Date: 2025/12/22 03:54  (UTC)
From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
Subject: December PKTNET The Results
To: PKTNET@USA

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The results for the December PKTNET have been posted here:

tprfn.net/pktnet-info

Yes can also download the check-in spreadsheet, it has tabs that show 
the breakdown of the modes.

This month, I did my best to track how each check-in was sent from the 
originating stations. There are four categories:

RF - (includes VARA HF, VARA FM, and AX.25)
APRS - (all listed as Digital)
TELNET - (for Winlink/WL2K)
AXIP

The net received 143 check-ins this month across all four modes: Packet 
Radio, Winlink, APRS, and VarAC.

Thank you all for the excellent turnout! Our next net will start on 
January 18th, 2026. We encourage as many of you as possible to check in 
using one of the TPRFN stations whenever you can.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

--
73 de Glenn N3MEL

(View as PDF)

Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
December, 2025

Net Control:
   Glenn N3MEL
   n3mel@n3mel.#epa.pa.usa.noam

View net reminder bulletin from N3MEL

WHO: All amateur radio operators
WHAT: Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
WHEN: Sunday, December 14, 2025 - 0000 UTC
              Saturday, December 20, 2025 - 2359 UTC
HOW: This net will accept check-ins via BBS Bulletins only. Send a check-in via any participating BBS, with active forwarding, any time during the week.

 
This month, net control has asked participants to use the packet HTML Check-in form, available at:

https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html

The net will continue with taking check-ins via Packet, Winlink, APRS & VarAC, each mode will count as one check-in each, and check-in format is shown below.

 
SB PKTNET@USA
Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
Message: (Form contents from the above link with comments)
 

PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS:

=========================================================
TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (DECEMBER)
=========================================================

NET SCHEDULE:

- STARTS: Sunday, December 14th @ 00:00 UTC

- ENDS: Saturday, December 20th @ 23:59 UTC

- NOTE: Running one week earlier than usual due to the Holidays.

CHECK-IN REQUIREMENT & ENCOURAGEMENT:

- FORM: Use the Packet HTML form "Net Check-in":
  https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html

- SPECIAL REQUEST:
  If possible please use a TPRFN Hub station for your check-in

- COMMENT SECTION: Note which Hub station and band you used (or if you
  used a non-TPRFN station).

- HUB STATION LIST:
  https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-hub-station-profiles-pg-1-of-2

LOCAL FORMS:

- Download the entire form suite to your PC here:
  https://vden.org/pktnet/

MAPPING:

- All check-ins will be mapped at:
  https://www.qsomap.com/QSOmapProduction/qsomapforQRZ.php?call=n3mel

RECRUITMENT:

- Interested in becoming a Hub Station? Contact us at:
  https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us

=========================================================
CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE:
=========================================================

PACKET:

- Address Bulletin to: PKTNET@USA

- Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State

- Message: Paste form data from the link above.

WINLINK:

- Address Bulletin to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG

- Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State

- Message: Paste form data from the link above.

APRS:

- Send Message To: N3MEL-6

- Message Text: your name, your town, your state.

VarAC:

- Address VMail Email to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG

- Subject: //WL2k Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
                  (You Must Use The //WL2K in the subject line)

- Message: Paste form data from the link above.

- Note: You can use any VarAC station that offers an Email Gateway.

Credit will be received for each mode used.

Happy Holiday's from the TPRFN Network!

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All check-in will be mapped on the tprfn.net website at: https://www.qsomap.com/QSOmapProduction/qsomapforQRZ.php?call=n3mel

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Don't feel obligated to enter a detailed message if it's difficult; the important part is the Subject line!

The VDEN website (https://vden.org) includes information about the Central Virginia BBSes, how to send personal mail and bulletins, and methods for connecting over RF (Packet / Vara via Terminal / Winlink / Outpost).

Bulletins created on the N4VEM BBS will be forwarded over Vara FM to the KN4LQN BBS, which will then forward over Vara HF to the N3MEL BBS and the wider regional packet network.

Reach out if you have any questions!
 
73,
David KN4LQN
kn4lqn@arrl.net
kn4lqn@kn4lqn.#rich.va.usa.noam