November 15 and 16, 2025

EXERCISE, EXERCISE

This week we will practice the Radio Net Log.
Start a new message and select Standard Templates > GENERAL Forms > Radio Net Log.
The log will record the net used to demonstrate Ham Radio to the public and to safety officials at a Public Safety Day demonstration. Hams with handy talkies and at home stations will check in and out to showcase our ability to provide backup emergency communication.
Click Setup and fill in your city's name and "Public Safety Day". Use "Public Safety Day" as the incident name.
You are the NCS. Fill at least 3 rows.

In "Sender's Comments or Additional Information", begin with "EXERCISE, EXERCISE" and end your message with your
call sign, first name, city or town, county, state, mode (Winlink HF, VARA FM, VHF packet, etc.)
2 letter state abbreviation and no parentheses, please!

Save a copy for later if you wish, then click "Submit" and follow the prompts.

In the message composition window, make sure "Send As:" is set to Winlink Message.
Check "Request message receipt" if you wish a confirmation message.
Set "To:" to WB0GAG. Add any others you would like to receive the message.
Set "Subject:" to Iowa Winlink Saturday.

When you are satisfied with the message, click "Post to Outbox".

Send as normal. If you have no radio capability yet, use telnet.