August 2026 PKTNET Instructions

IMPORTANT: NO EARLY CHECK-INS. Must be sent within the window below.

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NET SCHEDULE:

STARTS: Sunday, August 16th @ 00:00 UTC* ENDS:   Saturday, August 22nd @ 23:59 UTC

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

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

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

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PACKET:

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

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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!)

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

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

Thank you for supporting then network!