May 2nd 2024 KYW ** SEE NOTE 1**

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Kentucky Winlink Net

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Apr 30, 2024, 5:43:21 PMApr 30
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FEEL FREE TO TEXT ME at 6063353928 OR EMAIL MINUS THE SPACES BETWEEN LETTERS (r o l a n d @ r e b r o w n . o r g) IF YOU THINK MY STATION HAS WENT DOWN

***NOTE 1:  In addition to having Winlink P2P mode up during the P2P session, I will also have JS8CALL up and running on the same frequencies.  For those familiar with JS8CALL I have created an all call group @KYWN I will be monitoring JS8CALL while in front of the computer during the P2P session feel free to message, I may be there I may not***
Last week KN4LQN sent me a message via JS8CALL, Thanks.  

***P2P PARTICIPANTS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND A MESSAGE WHEN THE NET IS ON ANY BAND , JUST REMEMBER TO SELECT THE CORRECT BAND ON YOUR FORM***

***Please download and use the new Kentucky Winlink form V5, at https://www.lcarcky.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kentucky_Winlink_V5.zip Unzip the files to C:\RMS EXPRESS\"YOUR CALL SIGN"\Templates ***

HOW TO INSTALL FORM VIDEO CAN BE FOUND AT 
https://youtu.be/9fKmLebptnE ***

Kentucky Winlink Net
Session Type: VARA P2P, RMS local node of your choice, Telnet
***Net Times and VARA P2P Frequency Schedule***: 
05/01 19:00 EST to 05/01 21:00 EST Center Frequency **7096** KHz USB, Dial Frequency **7094.5** KHz USB
05/01 21:00 EST to 05/02 09:00 EST Center Frequency **3586.5** KHz USB, Dial Frequency **3585** KHz USB
05/02 09:00 EST to 05/02 19:00 EST Center Frequency **7096** KHz USB, Dial Frequency **7094.5** KHz USB
05/02 20::00 EST to 05/02 23:59:00 EST Center Frequency **3586.5** KHz USB, Dial Frequency **3585** KHz USB
Information Requested: All requested info should be submitted on a Kentucky Winlink Check In form. See above for how to download and install.
Kentucky Winlink Check In form fields should be filled out as follows:
Date/Time: Date and time of report
Status: NET
Band: If checking in via a gateway select the RMS option that matches your gateway type.  If checking in via VARA P2P please select the band that matches your check-in. If sending via telnet please select N/A (i.e.. if you used a 2m gateway to check in, select VHF RMS)
Mode: Select mode you are sending. If sending Telnet select Telnet.  If using VARA for a gateway check-in pick either VARA HF or VARA FM depending on how you checked iny. If checking in during the P2P session select VARA P2P.   If sending Ardop select that. If sending via packet select packet.
First Time Checking-In:  If this is the very first time you have ever checked into the Kentucky Winlink Net then select YES, if not select NO.
Send To: AF4Y
Call Signs of Initial On-Site Operators: Leave Blank or your call
Sender: Your Callsign
Location: Your QTH, if EOC or Hospital please note
Decimal GPS Coordinates: Easily looked up using your address via https://www.itilog.com/
MGRS: Will auto populate once you put in GPS info
Grid: Will auto populate once you put in GPS info

Comments: Please answer the following questions. Last one is Trivia thought we could have some fun with our practice. Feel free to lookup the answers if you want, we are not keeping score and you may learn something new.

Last Week's Trivia Answer: Central African Republic
Check-in Map For Last Week: https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1EX7yz5UwgIXquRVXTcTWlimWNK8MMQg&usp=sharing
Trivia: Which two countries make up the island of Hispaniola?
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Brad and Linda Nicholson

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May 8, 2024, 5:52:26 AMMay 8
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I've just recently started participating in this net.  When I go to check the results on the map it shows the map is for March 2024.  Is there a current version or am I missing something when I go to the link?
Thanks,
Brad
KA9WRZ

Kentucky Winlink Net

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May 8, 2024, 4:37:02 PMMay 8
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Wrong map link was shared in orginal post here is the map for last week

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1oF3ZzJ-JVt-14iEYj_yr6P_FHmRYokQ&usp=sharing
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