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Winlink and VARA

Winlink

Winlink is a network of amateur radio and authorized government  stations that provide worldwide radio email using radio pathways where  the internet is not present. The system is built, operated and  administered entirely by licensed "Ham" volunteers. It supports email with attachments, position reporting, weather and information bulletins, and is well-known for its role in interoperable emergency and disaster relief communications. It is capable of operating completely without the internet--automatically--using smart-network radio relays. Licensed Winlink operators/stations use both amateur radio and government radio frequencies worldwide. 


For more information about Winlink, visit Winlink


VARA


VARA is a type of radio modem that is used for transmitting and receiving data over amateur radio networks. It is a digital modem that uses a variety of modulation techniques to transmit data over the radio. 


For more information on Vara visit Vara

Training Opportunities

EmComm Digital Net

7:00pm CST

146.655, -600KHz, PL 107.2


EmComm Training

Scenario based training using Winlink

EmComm-Training.org


Winlink Form Training

Non scenario based training designed to enhance your skills and become familiar with forms in Winlink.

Anemoi Incident Response






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