How to get various Yaesu radios into Portable DIgital Node mode and the connections, both USB and Audio that are required. https://www.yaesu.com/jp/en/wires-x/pdf/WIRES-X_PDN_Function_OM_ENG_1902-C.pdf

I came across this useful document on how to use WIRES-X with specifics for various radio types. https://www.hamoperator.com/Fusion/FusionFiles/WB7OEV-Fusion-PDF-0018_WiRESX-Install.pdf

If you want to get involved in a X Canada Winlink Net, then please send a winlink message to VE3WKJ and VA6RQ and ask to be added to their WInlink Wednesday E-Mails.

Attached is the presentation from the YRARC General Meeting of 7th Dec 2021 on the basics of Fusion and WIRES-X by Mike VA3MCT

This is the link to the 3D printed coils used in the multi-band portable dipole that I presented at the September 2021 club meeting (online). https://barriearc.com/builders-group/projects/antennas/waxtenna-prd/download/waxtenna-prd.pdf And also the video of the talk. I will post the slides shortly. 73 Mike VA3MCT

Interested in making use of that old Packet Radio TNC that you have shut away in a cupboard? Then find the PSU, find those cables and get it fired up and let's build out packet radio around the GTA again. If you don't have a TNC, then there is free software available that works identically. ​ There has been a resurgence of interest, especially for use with Winlink. ​ Contact us to find who is working on this project and how far we have got.

With the club heavily invested in D-STAR repeaters, and mobile and handheld go kits for use in the public service and ARES groups. it had become apparent that we were not making the best use of this technology. ​ A small group of volunteers set up some D-RATS testing to use data over D-STAR. D-RATS is a computer program created by an Australian ham for computer to computer communications primarily using D-STAR data transmission, but it can also use AX.25 packet radio and wired/wi-fi Internet communications when available. It has a single user interface for chat, email, mapping, formal and information messaging and file transfer. It is also open source and runs on Windows, Linux and other platforms. ​ In a early test, several of the volunteers set up in various locations around York Region. Some direct communications were possible, but the mountainous area we live in did cause issues for some, but communications is possible all around the region. An important finding was that D-RATS data messages run through the repeater with no further work on the repeater site/software, so that certainly provides increased coverage. ​ More recently, several members have been testing D-RATS from their home stations both direct and through the repeater. It looks like it will be a useful tool for point-to-point communications when there is no other supporting infrastructure. ​ Latest code is being developed here https://github.com/maurizioandreotti/D-Rats ​ ​ Contact our emergency communications director, Mike VA3MCT, if you'd like to be involved in the trials.

JS8CALL 40M NET - MONDAY FEB 8TH @ 7PM EDT For those who may be interested in digital modes, I will be hosting an experimental 40 m net using the js8 protocol on a frequency of 7.078 MHz which is the universal standard js8 frequency. All stations taking part are asked to use the @JSNET call to facilitate group messages. All stations taking part should attempt to space themselves out above 1000 HZ so as to not double up. All stations will be asked to check in after a brief preamble at the start of the net. I will then call the stations individually and allow them to respond. We will be using the standard normal speed which operates in 15 second windows at ~16 words per minute. Due to the slow nature of the protocol, users are encouraged to compress their text messages using unconventional slang (the same way people shorten SMS messages). For example, instead of "you" simply "u" will suffice. At the end of a transmission, all stations are encouraged to put the acronym "BTU" meaning back to you for clarity in addition to using the standard present diamond symbol that automatically indicates the end of a transmission.

If you have developed a document that shows how to get YOUR radio working wit Winlink, then please send it along to emcomm@yrarc.org so that we can add it to our repository of documentation at https://www.yrarc.org/winlink We are looking for radio settings and screenshots that could help other operators with their set up. e.g. Yaesu FT991 with soundmodem for VHF or ICOM-7300 for VARA HF Regards, Mike

The attached is my attempt to explain the connectivity options for Winlink. Internet, HF, VHF, with a TNC, with a soundcard, via USB. All options covered. Mike VA3MCT EC York Region ARES

members forums fixed. permissions seemed to have changed. Fixed for all view, members only to post.

https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1921683 Video of the EOC

https://www.yrarc.org/field-day and scoll doowwnnnnnn

Radio Amateurs of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Tremblay, VE3JXT, as its new Community Services Officer (CSO) and Margaret Tidman, VA3VXN, as its new Treasurer. Both positions are effective January 1, 2020. See https://www.rac.ca/rac-appoints-new-community-services-officer-and-treasurer/

We will notify users when fixed.

7pm Eastern/6pm Central Monday December 30th, 2019: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist…/1829978078773939211