Winlink
Ensuring reliable global communications for the Amateur Radio community.
Winlink is a worldwide email service that leverages radio frequencies and internet connectivity to provide seamless and reliable digital communication. It is extensively used by amateur radio operators, mariners, and emergency communicators to send and receive emails even in the most remote and connectivity-challenged locations. Winlink's versatile capabilities include the transmission of emails with attachments, GPS location data, and weather updates, ensuring that users stay connected and informed under all circumstances. Its robust infrastructure supports both HF radio links and internet pathways, making Winlink an indispensable tool for communication in emergency response and routine operations alike.
Winlink Global Email Service
Below you wil find slides and videos created by Jason (K3JSJ) explaining the winlink system and how to use it.
Winlink Off Grid: Part 1
Winlink Off Grid: Part 2
Winlink Wednesday
Winlink Wednesday is a weekly exercise designed to promote proficiency and familiarity with the Winlink email system among amateur radio operators. Held each Wednesday, this drill encourages participants to practice sending and receiving messages using Winlink, thereby enhancing their technical skills and ensuring operational readiness. Participants are typically given specific instructions or scenarios to simulate real-world communication needs, fostering a better understanding of Winlink's capabilities and applications. By regularly engaging in Winlink Wednesday, operators can maintain their readiness to utilize this vital communication tool effectively, especially during emergency situations.
Instructions on how to particpate can be found on the winlink wednesday website as well as the video provided on this page.
Bowie RMS Station Statistics
Jason (K3JSJ) has provided us with a detailed analysis of Winlink HF and 2M connections from a station in the Bowie area, focusing on the performance metrics of various RMS (Radio Message Server) stations on the 40M and 80M bands. The data, collected from December 2021 to July 2022, includes the number of messages sent and received, as well as the average throughput in bytes per minute. The analysis highlights the consistent performance of certain RMS stations, which can help you identify the most reliable stations for your Winlink communications. Here you will find a summary table of the distribution of messages sent to different RMS stations, providing a clear overview of which stations have been most frequently used and their performance metrics.
If you would like to generate your own table, Jason has published the program he used to capture the data. You can find it on the github website.
