I think it is time to consider rebooting the #FediFridayWinlinkNet but I need your ideas and input. Please have a look at this super brief blog post and comment there. Also feel free to reply here with the #FFWN tag so everyone can follow along.
https://w0rmt.net/2025/03/18/ffwn-reboot/
Please boost this toot!
Someone checked into the #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week, which I applaud. We haven't activated the net for months now, but this steadfast #hamradio operator sent a check-in anyway. Kudos to them.
I wonder if we should try to restart #FFWN? What do folks think? I may be able to do it.
Hey #hamradio folks!
It is with reluctance that I say this, but I think we need to postpone the #FediFridayWinlinkNet for a while.
I'm pretty swamped with work and travel right now and I just don't have the bandwidth to promote and manage it each week. If someone wants to step in and take it over, let me know! But for the next few months I just don't have time.
Hey! I just checked in to the #FediFridayWinlinkNet and if you have a station that can send Winlink emails, maybe you should too. It's good fun and a great way to keep your station (and you) ready to send those sweet sweet emails over the radio.
Follow #FFWN for details.
Hey #hamradio folks! Let's have a #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week! (And I'll try to be better about updating the net webpage lol)
Send your #Winlink message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday September 6.
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: Have you ever worked FM satellites? [Y/N]
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
*Please boost* and share!
Hey #hamradio folks- no #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week due to work and travel. Feel free to send any test messages and I'll try to reply over the weekend!
@bud_t - Will there be a #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week? My local node is up and running for now, at least ...
#ffwn
Hey! If you do #Winlink you should follow #FFWN for the #FediFridayWinlinkNet
It's a relaxed and fun way to make sure your station is up to sending email and keeping your skills sharp.
Check it out!
Hey #hamradio folks! It's time for the #FediFridayWinlinkNet!
Send your #Winlink message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday August 23.
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: Have you participated in the #APRS message group FEDI using ANSRVR? [Y/N]
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
*Please boost* and share!
I just checked in to #FediFridayWinlinkNet and if you have a digital station capable of sending Winlink messages, you might want to check-in as well!
Follow the #FFWN tag for the latest and how to check in!
Hey #hamradio folks! Let's have a #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week! I'll try to post a reminder later today as well.
Send your #Winlink message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday August 16.
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: What is one of your current ham radio related projects? [free response]
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
*Please boost* and share!
Hey #hamradio folks! No #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week. Fires keep getting in the way. But my fire season is done soon so we should get back on schedule soon. Thanks for understanding.
@bud_t Is there someplace I can check on the list of #FediFridayWinlinkNet check-ins? I'm curious about whether my check-in was received or not... It would be nice to check that box as "random project #86534185412 complete". :)
Hey! I just checked in to the #FediFridayWinlinkNet and maybe you should too.
Follow the #FFWN hashtag for check-in details. It's easy and fun!
‼️ Let's have a #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week ! 📟
Send your #Winlink message between 0000-2359 UTC Friday July 26. Try to use different modes each week!
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: Have you ever had any issues traveling with a #hamradio on an airline? [Y/N]
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
*Please boost* and share!
Hey #hamradio folks! No #FediFridayWinlinkNet this week.
Current status in the picture:
We had 19 check-ins from 2 countries for this week's #FediFridayWinlinkNet ! Welcome to the new stations, including @k6kwi !
In reponse to the question of the week (Do you have a home weather station?) 7 responded Yes, 11 responded No, and one did not respond.
The net webpage has been updated with the check-ins
@KC8JC Speaking of #fedifridaywinlinknet what other content do u need to include in the check-in? Thx 🙏
I just checked in to the #FediFridayWinlinkNet and if you have Winlink capabilities at your station, so should you! It's a great way to keep things dusted off and ready to go.
Having trouble getting started? Ask around here with the #FFWN tag and you'll find some friendly hams willing to help.
‼️ Reminder to check in to the #FediFridayWinlinkNet!
Please send your #Winlink message by any mode sometime between 0001 and 2359 UTC on Friday, 12 July.
Here is the message template:
To: FFWN
Subject: check-in
Message body line1: [callsign], [firstname], [city], [state/province/locale], [country], [mastodon username], [VHF/HF/APRS/Telnet, etc]
Message body line2: Do you have a home weather station? [Y/N, feel free to elaborate]
Message body line3: Do you agree to have your callsign shared in the check-in list? [Y or N/opt-out]
*Please boost* and encourage each other to practice using Winlink!
