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====== Winlink ARDOP ====== | ====== Winlink ARDOP ====== | ||
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Winlink ARDOP is a method of sending " | Winlink ARDOP is a method of sending " | ||
- | Every week, I connect to RMS stations in different locations | + | ===== Initial Setup ===== |
+ | * Before connecting the radio to the computer for the first time, ensure to [[7300digital# | ||
+ | * Ensure the radio is [[7300digital# | ||
+ | * Open Winlink | ||
+ | * Under the Ardop Session '' | ||
+ | * Copy the following | ||
+ | * Copy the following | ||
+ | * Under the Virtual TNC '' | ||
+ | * Copy the following '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Radio Check ===== | ||
<WRAP center round box 90%> | <WRAP center round box 90%> | ||
- | ===== The Scenario | + | ==== The Scenario ==== |
In the event of an emergency where the power, phone, and internet are all down, I want to be able to send my family back east a quick email to let them know that I'm ok, and offer the same service to others in my neighbourhood. | In the event of an emergency where the power, phone, and internet are all down, I want to be able to send my family back east a quick email to let them know that I'm ok, and offer the same service to others in my neighbourhood. | ||
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</ | </ | ||
- | ===== Radio Check ===== | ||
The first step is to select a list of stations I can connect to from my location. | The first step is to select a list of stations I can connect to from my location. | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
* Sort by '' | * Sort by '' | ||
- | {{ howto: | + | {{ howto:winlink:ardop4.png }} |
These stations can also be visualized using the '' | These stations can also be visualized using the '' | ||
- | {{ : | + | {{ :howto:winlink:ardop5.png }} |
- | {{ howto: | + | {{ howto:winlink: |
Every week, I connect to RMS stations in different locations without actually sending or receiving messages just to see how long the " | Every week, I connect to RMS stations in different locations without actually sending or receiving messages just to see how long the " | ||
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===== The Spreadsheet ===== | ===== The Spreadsheet ===== | ||
- | The Winlink favourites list is a good tool, but it's hard to " | + | The Winlink favourites list is a good tool, but it's hard to " |
* The length of the session (the shorter the better). | * The length of the session (the shorter the better). | ||
* The date I last connected (the most recent the better). | * The date I last connected (the most recent the better). | ||
- | * The number of times I managed a connection (the more times the better). | + | * The number of times I managed a connection (the more times the better), which auto calculates the percentage of time I've been able to connect to the station. |
I also perform a crude approximation of the coastal distance of the RMS station. | I also perform a crude approximation of the coastal distance of the RMS station. | ||
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Based on all these different measures, I then create a semi-subjective ranking of the stations. | Based on all these different measures, I then create a semi-subjective ranking of the stations. | ||
- | {{ howto: | + | {{ howto:winlink:ardop.png }} |
<WRAP center round info 90%> | <WRAP center round info 90%> | ||
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To visualize the calculations, | To visualize the calculations, | ||
- | {{ howto: | + | {{ howto:winlink: |
* I drew two lines to represent the coast. | * I drew two lines to represent the coast. | ||
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===== Ardop vs Vara vs Pactor ===== | ===== Ardop vs Vara vs Pactor ===== | ||
- | {{ howto: | + | {{ howto:winlink: |
There' | There' | ||
* **Pactor** is the fastest / most robust method but it requires a [[https:// | * **Pactor** is the fastest / most robust method but it requires a [[https:// | ||
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Our local EOC reports to the SW PREOC in Surrey and [[http:// | Our local EOC reports to the SW PREOC in Surrey and [[http:// | ||
- | <WRAP indent> | + | <QUOTE>The preferred method is data rather than voice. If you cannot get through peer to peer, send the message via Winlink. |
- | <<The preferred method is data rather than voice. If you cannot get through peer to peer, send the message via Winlink.>> | + | </QUOTE> |
- | </WRAP> | + | |
It then goes on to list HF Data frequencies but doesn' | It then goes on to list HF Data frequencies but doesn' | ||
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==== What is best for individuals? | ==== What is best for individuals? | ||
- | Again, unless you want to use P2P, it doesn' | + | Again, unless you want to use P2P, it doesn' |
==== Conclusion ==== | ==== Conclusion ==== |
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