D-STAR Information
- Georgia State DSTAR reflector is REF 003A , Backup is REF 004A (LU:10/2024)
- First Steps
- D-STAR HF Net
D-RATS
- This is an excellent D-STAR communications tool that can be utilized in a number of ways. Be sure to visit the D-RATS website for the most current downloads and documentation.
- Download install files from HERE.
- Getting Started With D-RATS - A Quick Start Guide.
- Paulding ARES Ratlector Host Address (2022) : drats.pauldingares.com
- You can find a D-RATS Ratflector List HERE
EchoLink
- Introducing EchoLink Click Here
- Download install code Click Here
- EchoLink App for iOS Click Here . EchoLink for iOS runs natively on iPhone and iPad. It is available from the iOS App Store.
- EchoLink App for Android Click Here . EchoLink for Android works on Android phones, tablets, and other devices. It is available from Google Play.
W1HKJ Software
- Great site for almost all of your digital needs including downloads for
Fldigi/Flarq, Flwrap, Flmsg, Flrig, Flamp.
- You will also find
Fldigi/Flarq Users Manual,
Flwrap Users Manual ,
Flmsg Users Manual , and
Flrig Help.
- New versions of each of the software packages are released on a regular basis, so be sure to check the site periodically for new releases. You can check your current version number against the latest release by going to the
Download Page.
Introduction to NBEMS and Advanced NBEMS
- These training tutorials are put together with screenshots and step by step instructions for those interested in digital communications. Paulding ARES utilizes and practices NBEMS, so please review the document to better familiarize yourself with the software and then practice with others in passing messages on the WB4QOJ 146.955 - 77hz repeater.
Winmor Express HF
The WINMOR protocol has been deprecated and replaced with more robust software TNC solutions such as ARDOP and VARA.
ARDOP
- Download - ARDOP (ARDOP groups io)
- ARDOP Overview : Click Here
VARA
- VARA Overview : Click Here
- Download VARA
- More Information : Click Here
VarAC
VarAC is a FREE, modern HF P2P real-time chatting and emergency communication (EmComm) application for amateur radio operators, leveraging the VARA protocol.- VarAC Installer prerequisites
VarAC Wednesday
is a weekly amateur radio digital net where users check-in by sending a message via a station providing EMAIL gateway service.- VarAC Quick Start Guide
- Training
Winlink Express Telnet Setup
- Use this to guide you through the process of installing and setting up Winlink Express Telnet.
Winlink Radio-Only Setup
- Use this step by step procedure for successful use of the Winlink Radio-Only mode.
Winlink Wednesday
- All About Winlink Wednesday PDF
- ICS-213 Check-in Instructions PDF
Check-in to the Digital PCARES Weekly Net (Thurs 7:00pm)
We encourage you use any/all of the following methods:
- Linked Repeaters: 146.955(-600Hz)77Hz and 443.475(+5MHz)77Hz
- EchoLink: Node #3026
- Winlink: Send ICS213 to wx4pca@winlink.org
- Peanut: DSTAR: XLX043A
- DRATS: net:drats.pauldingares.com:9000
All licensed amateurs are welcome.
