January 2026 PKTNET Instructions

NO EARLY CHECK-INS PLEASE!

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TPRFN PKTNET ANNOUNCEMENT (JANUARY)
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NET SCHEDULE:
- STARTS: Sunday, January 18th @ 00:00 UTC
- ENDS: Saturday, January 24th @ 23:59 UTC

CHECK-IN REQUIREMENT & ENCOURAGEMENT:
- FORM: Use the Packet HTML form "Net Check-in":
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:
www.tprfn.net/tprfn-hub-station-profiles-pg-1-of-2

- THIS MONTH & FOR ALL PACKET USERS/STATIONS: WW2BSA is asking for
packet stations for their updated station info. He is updating him
nationwide map. Packet only end users & system sysops as part of your
check-in this month could you please provide the following in the
"Comment" section of the check-in form:
1. Your Station Setup (are you a node/bbs/chat/rms what platform you are
using BPQ, Jnos, etc or just an end user station with or without a mail
drop)?
2. What is your packet call sign ssid's by modes?
3. What bands is your system operating on (include frequencies)?

WW2BSA's current map can be found here:
www.google.com/maps/...97&z=3

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

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

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

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CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE:
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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.
- (You can send this check-in from JS8CALL also using the following)
- C & P: "@APRSIS CMD :N3MEL-6 :your call, your name, your town, JS8"
There must be 9 (nine) spaces between the colons (your call plus
spaces to equal 9).

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.

Good luck and have fun!