Date: 2026/09/27 13:50  (UTC)
From: N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
To: PKTNET@USA
Subject: September PKTNET The Results

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WINLINK / PACKET RADIO BULLETIN
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FOR (TARGET) : PKTNET          BULLETIN #: 001
FROM        : N3MEL / NCS          PRECEDENCE: Routine
DATE/TIME   : 2026-09-27 1251Z
SUBJECT     : September PKTNET The Results
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BULLETIN TEXT:
  Hi everyone,

  The final PKTNET report for September is now available at the
  following link: https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info

  Next month, we will be holding a standard net. You may choose
  whichever form you prefer from those found here:
  https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-hub-profiles with one exception: please do
  not use the Radiogram forms.

  Additionally, we are working on plans to host another NTS Net in
  January 2027.

  Thank you again for all the check-ins this month, and we look forward
  to seeing you in October.
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Glenn Allison, N3MEL
(TPRFN) The Packet Radio Forwarding Network
www.tprfn.net

(View as PDF)

Packet Bulletin Net - PKTNET@USA
September, 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, September 20, 2026 - 0000 UTC
              Saturday, September 26, 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 send a Personal message using the TPRFN Skywarn Form generator, available at:

https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-skywarn

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

 
SP N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
Subject: PKTNET, Your Call, Your Name, Your Town, Your Grid
Message: (Form contents from the above link with comments)
 

PKTNET INSTRUCTIONS:

https://www.tprfn.net/pktnet-info/september-pktnet-instructions

IMPORTANT: NO EARLY CHECK-INS. They must be sent within the window below.

****
NET SCHEDULE:

STARTS: Sunday, September 20th @ 00:00 UTC* ENDS: Saturday, September 26th @ 23:59 UTC

Form: https://www.tprfn.net/html-form-suite (Use "TPRFN Skywarn Form")
SEE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR SKYWARN FORM INSTRUCTIONS!

INSTRUCTIONS BY MODE (You receive credit for each mode you use!)

**** NEW THIS MONTH (Please follow these steps for your Packet check-in)
PACKET:
To:(Send Personal) SP N3MEL@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM
Subject: [PKTNET], [Name], [Call], [Town], [Grid]
Message: Paste HTML form data

****
WINLINK:
To: TPRFN
Subject: [Name], [Call], [Town], [Grid]
Message: Paste HTML form data

*EXTRA CREDIT (Packet via Winlink):
To: WLGATE
Subject: N3MEL
Message: Paste the PACKET Net Check-in data (NO Winlink forms!)

****
APRS:
To: N3MEL-6
Message: [Name], [Town], [Grid]

****
VarAC (Email):
To: TPRFN@winlink.org
Subject: //WL2K [Name], [Call], [Town], [Grid] <-- Must include //WL2K
Message: Paste HTML form data (NO Winlink forms!)

* VarAC EXTRA CREDIT (Vmail):
To: Create and send a Vmail to N3MEL
Subject: packet:n3mel <-- Must be exact (no spaces, include colon)
Message: Paste your check-in form

How-To: Use "Path Finder" in VarAC to see who heard N3MEL. Leave Vmail with the station showing the best SNR.
Relay will notify N3MEL.

STATION INFORMATION & LINKS

N3MEL VarAC Operating Schedule:
14.105 MHz: 13:00 to 22:59 UTC daily* 7.105 MHz: 23:00 to 12:59 UTC daily

Note:
N3MEL's TPRFN station now supports bidirectional messaging between VarAC & Packet Radio.

RESOURCES: Local Forms: https://code.frostlabs.me/n3mel/TPRFN-Forms-Suite (Download full suite to PC) Become a Hub: https://www.tprfn.net/contact-us

Thank you for supporting the network!

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