Wednesday, December 28, 2022

 Winlink Wednesdays of Idaho Goals for 2023

 

Ø  To become proficient on reporting local weather conditions via Winlink

Ø  Work with the National Weather Service on how to incorporate Winlink weather reports into their spotter program

Ø  To be efficient in sending pictures via Winlink. These pictures could include weather conditions and damage assessment

Ø  Learn and use different features of Winlink

Ø  Provide Winlink net reports to a website for all to see and to use social media to keep amateur radio operators informed

Ø  Improve the capability of using radio to send Winlink messages. This could include setting up new RMS’s, improving individual ham radio operator capabilities, and provide training.

Ø  Develop and publish a Standard of Operations Plan (SOP) for the state of Idaho using Winlink and amateur radio operators during emergencies and disasters

Ø  Develop a “Just in Time” Winlink training package that can be handed out during emergencies

Ø  Organize and conduct a Winlink exercise for 2023

 

Anyone that would like to help support these goal please contact net control of your interest