In short, Winlink allows you to send e-mails from your computer to any other computer without the need for an internet connection.
Winlink is just another digital mode, not terribly different than any other, but the application and infrastructure is unique and surprisingly easy once you know how.
Links:
Winlink Main Page: https://winlink.org/
Winlink Express download: https://downloads.winlink.org/User%20Programs/
Amateur Radio Safety Foundation (ARSFI) Main Page: https://arsfi.org/
Register your key: https://arsfi.org/express.aspx
RMS Live Map: https://winlink.org/RMSChannels?qt-live_winlink_information=2#qt-live_winlink_information
Signalink USB Web-site: https://www.tigertronics.com/slusbmain.htm
FT-991A Menu Settings
031 CAT RATE: 9600
(You can use any value – note the CAT RATE)
032 CAT TOT: 100ms
033 CAT RTS: Enable
062 Data Mode: OTHERS
064 OTHER DISP (SSB): 1500 Hz
065 OTHER SHIFT (SSB):1500 Hz
066 DATA LCUT FREQ: OFF
068 DATA HCUT FREQ: OFF
070 DATA IN SELECT: REAR
071 DATA PTT SELECT: RTS
072 DATA PORT SELECT: USB
MODE: DATA -USB
F (-LIST)
WIDTH: 3200
METER: ALC
RF PWR: 8-50W start low and work up.
WIDTH: NAR/WIDE: W 3000
AGC: Auto
NB-NOTCH-CONT-DNR-DNF: Off
DT Gain: 6
*** IMPORTANT *** The DT Gain defaults to 50! This will overdrive the rigs modulator which will cause unwanted audio harmonics. Not good. Turn the DT Gain setting down to about 4, and start working your way back up, watching for ALC on the meter as well as the power out that you want. As you move the DT Gain setting back up (higher), you will see your power level increase as well as ALC levels. Find the happy medium of NO ALC showing on the meter. Excessive ALC indication is a sign that the audio drive is too high, and distortion is most likely happening.
Chapters:
00:02 Introduction
00:41 The Winlink System Diagram
03:51 Downloading and Installing Winlink Express
04:59 Winlink Express initial settings
05:29 Getting your Winlink Express (optional) Registration code
06:26 Creating an eMail
07:03 Picking the ARDOP TNC and other options
07:57 FT-991A Menu Settings
09:30 Picking your Mode – DATA-USB
09:53 FT-991A Functions (F_M-List) Settings
11:30 Verifying your Port Settings (Device Driver)
13:26 Setting up Winlink Express and ARDOP TNC
16:63 Demo – Sending eMails
19:58 Demo – Receiving eMails
20:33 Summary
21:18 Invite to Write
21:24 End Notes
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73 de Tom, ND3N