Winlink is a worldwide radio messaging system that uses amateur band frequencies to provide interconnection services that include email with attachments, emergency and relief communications, and message relay. The entire system is built and administered by volunteers.
Merrimack Valley Amateur Radio Association, Inc. supports a Hybrid Gateway system which utilizes HF and VHF frequencies. The system is also fully functional when the internet is not available.
For the HF side of the Winlink gateway, K1EHZ is in Bedford, NH. It is currently offline until new antennas can be installed.
K1EHZ-10 is the VHF side of the gateway located in Bedford, NH. The gateway operates on 145.710 MHz.
K1EHZ-14 is also a VHF gateway and is located in Manchester, NH. This gateway also operates on 145.710 MHz and has good coverage within southern NH..
These gateways provides direct internet access via VARA FM and Packet Winlink.
These gateways support ARDOP, Pactor, and VARA 4 on HF. It supports Packet and VARA FM on VHF direct.
To register for Winlink please visit www.winlink.org
