A Winlink Gateway is an amateur radio station which enables a ham radio user to send and receive emails, 
using a email address such as MyCall@winlink.org.   

A table of packet
  Winlink Gateways near Spokane


If you are new to using Winlink, here is Winlink made Simple

If you have questions concerning AirMail, Winlink, or Paclink, look at this important Winlink FAQ list

List of packet nodes in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and eastern Oregon, along with thoughts on Packet Node Etiquitte.

Diagram of W7GBU-10,  Winlink use and functions in the Spokane area.

Diagram of WR7VHF-10 and how it fits in with the Spokane are packet network.

Description of how to access and use the Winlink Gateway station WR7VHF-10

N7YRT is an Emcomm RMS (Radio Message Server) Pactor Station near Valley, Washington.    Operating frequencies (Center) are 3589 (P1, P2, P3), 7076.9 (P1, P2), 7101.2 (P3), 10141.2 (P1,  P2, P3)

 Here is a table of the differences between the three main "user" programs (both free) for Winlink 2000:  AirMail, Paclink, and RMS Express

Here is a assortment of message forms and procedures for processing radiograms and messages

A Standard Operating Procedure for Eastern Washington ARES/RACES stations, when beginning an Operation using digital messaging.

A new Station Log for digital messaging stations.

Description of a new concept for managing multiple Digital Messaging Stations during an ARES event or callout --- "Digital Command"

Read about the importance of requesting a Receipt Confirmation

The Winlink website provides maps of all presently active VHF/UHF RMS Packet stations and HF RMS Pactor and RMS WINMOR stations


This is a link to see the latest reported position of some Winlink users

It is important that the content of emails sent or received by radio through the Winlink system comply with FCC Part 97 rules (in particular, 97.111, 97.113, 97.115).

  WA7RF is experimenting with a Hub to tie Pactor, WINMOR, WL2K, Packet, etc together.   See how it you can access his station here.

Helpful Tips for accessing Winlink Gateway Stations:

1.  Access the station without using a node, if possible.

2.  If using a node, set MAXFRAME to a value of 1 or 2.


revised February 20, 2013 by K7BFL