Date: 2026/06/28 01:34  (UTC)
From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
Subject: This Month's PKTNET Is Now Closed
To: PKTNET@USA

R:260628/0134Z 11340@KN4LQN.#RICH.VA.USA.NOAM BPQ6.0.25
R:260628/0000Z 20035@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM LinBPQ6.0.25

Hi everyone,

The net is now closed for the month. Thank you to everyone who took the 
time to send in your check-ins we received 167 check-ins.

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

We look forward to seeing you all next month for the PKTNET Multi Mode Net.

We really do appreciate your participation in the net, its a great 
opportunity to show new features within the TPRFN Network. It is also a 
great way to check the effectiveness of network.

Thank You, all!

--
73 de Glenn N3MEL

(View as PDF)

Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
June, 2026

Net Control:
   Glenn N3MEL
   n3mel@n3mel.#epa.pa.usa.noam

View net reminder bulletin from N3MEL

WHO: All amateur radio operators
WHAT: Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
WHEN: Sunday, June 21, 2026 - 0000 UTC
              Saturday, June 27, 2026 - 2359 UTC
HOW: This net will accept check-ins via BBS Bulletins only. Send a check-in via any participating BBS, with active forwarding, any time during the week.

 
This month, net control has asked participants to use the packet HTML Check-in form, available at:

https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html

The net will continue with taking check-ins via Packet, Winlink, APRS, and VarAC.

 
SB PKTNET@USA
Subject: Your Name, Your Call, Your Town, Your State
Message: (Form contents from the above link with comments)
 

PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS:

This net is designed to help maintain and sharpen your digital skills across multiple platforms. We encourage all operators to take advantage of this training/net opportunity.

NET SCHEDULE:
STARTS: Sunday, June 21st @ 00:00 UTC ENDS: Saturday, June 27th @ 23:59 UTC
 
NOTE: NO EARLY CHECK-INS PLEASE! Check-ins must be sent within the window above.

CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS:

FORM: Please use the "Net Check-in" Packet HTML form:
https://vden.org/pktnet/check_in.html

NETWORK HUB STATIONS: If possible, please utilize a TPRFN Hub station.
List: https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-hub-station-profiles

LOGGING: In the comment section, please specify the Hub station and band used (or note if a non-TPRFN station was used).

MAPPING: All check-ins will be mapped at:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZrtB3pv8QW9LrRhBKRmOHE-MHykuoWs&usp=sharing

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INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE (Credit received for each mode used)

PACKET:
Address Bulletin to: PKTNET@USA
Subject: Name, Call, Town, State
Message: Paste HTML form data.

 
Packet Extra Credit:
Using the New Skywarn Report Generator found here:
https://www.tprfn.net/skywarn-reporting
 
Use the SB PKTNET@USA address in the drop down.
Subject: Use the generated subject
Message: Copy & Paste message text. (see form example below)

 
WINLINK:
Address Your Message to: TPRFN
Subject: Name, Call, Town, State Message:
Paste HTML form data

 
APRS:
Send Message To: N3MEL-6 Message
Text: Name, Town, State

 
VarAC:
Address Your Email Message to: TPRFN@WINLINK.ORG
Subject: //WL2K Name, Call, Town, State (You must add the //WL2K in subject)
Message: Paste HTML form data

 
RESOURCES & RECRUITMENT:
 
LOCAL FORMS: Download the full suite to your PC: https://vden.org/pktnet/
 
BECOME A HUB: Interested in supporting the network?
https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us
 
Thank you for your continued support of the network.
 
HAPPY 250th BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

 
***
Skywarn Form Example
***  

SB PKTNET@USA

WX REPORT - TEST ONLY - DISREGARD - YOUR TOWN, STATE,

*** TPRFN SKYWARN SEVERE WEATHER REPORT ***
-------------------------------------
SENDER CALL : YOUR CALL
SPOTTER ID  : YOUR SPOTTER ID (LEAVE BLANK IF YOU DON'T HAVE ONE)
EVENT TYPE  : TEST ONLY - DISREGARD
DATE/TIME   : 2026-06-10 21:48 L
GRID SQUARE : YOUR GRID SQUARE
LOCATION    : YOUR TOWN, STATE,

REMARKS     : TEST MESSAGE FOR THE JUNE PKTNET.
-------------------------------------
SENT VIA PACKET RMS / TPRFN NETWORK
WWW.TPRFN.NET

All check-in will be mapped on the tprfn.net website at: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1ZrtB3pv8QW9LrRhBKRmOHE-MHykuoWs&usp=sharing

Don't feel obligated to enter a detailed message if it's difficult; the important part is the Subject line!

The VDEN website (https://vden.org) includes information about the Central Virginia BBSes, how to send personal mail and bulletins, and methods for connecting over RF (Packet / Vara via Terminal / Winlink / Outpost).

Reach out if you have any questions!
 
73,
David KN4LQN
kn4lqn@arrl.net
kn4lqn@kn4lqn.#rich.va.usa.noam