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 "Amateur's" 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 Training
Scenario based training using Winlink
Winlink Form Training
Non scenario based training designed to enhance your skills and become familiar with forms in Winlink.
WINLINK GATEWAYS - PLACER COUNTY
Download Winlink Express Install File
Note: When clicking on the above button, you will see several files listed. If you are only going to send and receive emails via Winlink Express over the internet, the only file you need is the Winlink Express Install file.
Winlink VHF Gateways In Placer County
Callsign Grid Square Frequency Mode Location
KO6GM-10 CM98HS 145.6300 MHz VARA FM WIDE Roseville, California, USA
KM6RFB-10 CM98IV 145.6300 MHz VARA FM WIDE Lincoln, CA, USA
NC6J-10 CM98JN 144.9100 MHz VARA FM Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
NB6S-10 CM98JP 145.7300 MHz VARA FM WIDE Folsom, CA, USA
NB6S-8 CM98NW 145.7300 MHz VARA FM WIDE Folsom, CA, USA
AD6DM-10 CM98HJ 145.6300 MHz VARA FM WIDE Elk Grove, CA, USA
WINLINK HF Gateways in Placer County
Callsign Grid Square Frequency Mode Location
W6LHR CM98IV 7103.500 VARA HF Lincoln, CA
W6LHR CM98IV 7106.500 VARA HF Lincoln, CA
W6LHR CM98IV 1411.4.00 VARA HF Lincoln, CA