Date: 2026/07/26 14:06  (UTC)
From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
Subject: July 2026 PKTNET The Results
To: PKTNET@USA

R:260726/1406Z 11550@KN4LQN.#RICH.VA.USA.NOAM BPQ6.0.25
R:260726/1203Z 22425@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM LinBPQ6.0.25

Hi everyone,

Thank you to everyone who checked in this month! We received a total of 
159 check-ins.

The full report and the interactive map are available at the following 
link: https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info

Please note that on the interactive map, you must check the box next to 
each mode to view the call signs and locations for that specific mode. 
You can select them one at a time or view them all simultaneously.

73 for July, and I look forward to seeing you for the August net.

--
73 de Glenn N3MEL

(View as PDF)

Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
July, 2026

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, July 19, 2026 - 0000 UTC
              Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 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, and VarAC.

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

PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS:

NET SCHEDULE:

STARTS: Sunday, July 19th @ 00:00 UTC* ENDS: Saturday, July 25th @ 23:59 UTC

Form:
https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html (Use "Net Check-in")

Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZrtB3pv8QW9LrRhBKRmOHE-MHykuoWs&usp=sharing

INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE (You receive credit for each mode you use!)

****
PACKET:
To:(Send Bulletin) PKTNET@USA
Subject: [Name], [Call], [Town], [State]
Message: Paste HTML form data

****
WINLINK:
To: TPRFN
Subject: [Name], [Call], [Town], [State]
Message: Paste HTML form data

*EXTRA CREDIT (Packet via Winlink):
To: WLGATE
Subject: N3MEL
Message: Paste the PACKET Net Check-in data (NO Winlink forms!)

****
APRS:
To: N3MEL-6
Message: [Name], [Town], [State]

****
VarAC (Email):
To: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
Subject: //WL2K [Name], [Call], [Town], [State] <-- Must include //WL2K
Message: Paste HTML form data (NO Winlink forms!)

* VarAC EXTRA CREDIT (Vmail):
To: Create and send a Vmail to N3MEL
Subject: packet:n3mel <-- Must be exact (no spaces, include colon)
Message: Paste your check-in form

How-To: Use "Path Finder" in VarAC to see who heard N3MEL. Leave Vmail with the station showing the best SNR. Relay will notify N3MEL.

STATION INFORMATION & LINKS

N3MEL VarAC Operating Schedule:
14.105 MHz: 13:00 to 22:59 UTC daily* 7.105 MHz: 23:00 to 12:59 UTC daily

Note:
N3MEL's TPRFN station now supports bidirectional messaging between VarAC & Packet Radio.

RESOURCES:
Local Forms: https://vden.org/pktnet/ (Download full suite to PC)
Become a Hub: https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us

Thank you for supporting the network!

All check-in will be mapped on the tprfn.net website at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZrtB3pv8QW9LrRhBKRmOHE-MHykuoWs&usp=sharing

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).

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