Emergency Communications on Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club

Winlink Exercise #020: In this exercise we will use the Winlink.org mapping of RMS to determine the location of all the RMS in Brunswick County NC.

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #020

Net Session Start: Monday, July 6th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, July 18th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to RMS locations near you for your possible use durning an emergency if the one you normally use is not in service.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS-213 General message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 020 to find Winlink RMS near you..
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #019: In this exercise we will practice creating the type of message needed for the 2026 ARRL Field Day Event.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #019

Net Session Start: Monday, June 22nd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, July 4th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information for an official message to be sent to ARRL officers during the 2026 ARRL Field Day event.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS-213 General message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 019 to create the 2026 ARRL Field Day message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #018: In this exercise we will use the Radio Relay International (RRI) Welfare Radiogram.

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #018

Net Session Start: Monday, June 8th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, June 20th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into Radio Relay International (RRI) Welfare Radiogram Winlink message.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (RRI Welfare Radiogram.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 018 to create the “Welfare Radiogram” Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Emergency Communications Net: Brunswick County

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

📡 Net Preamble & Overview

What is this Winlink Net?

This specialized training net allows our ARES / AuxComm volunteers to become highly familiar with the Winlink global radio messaging system through regular, practical exercises.
It systematically trains our volunteers on how Winlink can be utilized to send messages, such as ICS forms, radiograms, weather observations and logistics requests to assist regional agencies during an actual emergency, whether natural or man-made.

How Does the Net Operate?

Frequency & Cadence: Every two weeks, a brand-new training scenario or specialized exercise is assigned to our emergency communications volunteers.
Distribution: We distribute a technical PDF instruction layout detailing the parameters needed to successfully complete the Winlink exercise. This packet goes out via email networks and our operational GroupMe messaging app.
Evaluation: The appointed Net Control Station (NCS) evaluates each volunteer’s submitted Winlink message and routes back personalized performance feedback via a standard Winlink reply.
Mapping Tracker: The NCS records, for each volunteer, who completed the compliance metrics for each exercise in the Winlink net spreadsheet and generates a visual Google map at the end of the exercise completion date to track volunteer participation.

Who Can Participate in This Net?

Originally, this Winlink training net was exclusively tailored for local Brunswick County ARES/AuxComm volunteers. However, because we host our historic exercise logs on the public BSARC portal, any licensed Amateur Radio Operator who is registered with Winlink is welcome to participate! Review the active instructions within the PDF sheets listed below, complete the exercise requirements, and send your Winlink exercise message to the designated Winlink NCS callsign specified inside that specific assignment packet.

Winlink Exercise #017: This exercise will deal with the (I am safe msg) Winlink message

Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #017

Net Session Start: Monday, May 25th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, June 6th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an “I am safe msg” Winlink message.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (RRI Quick Welfare message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 017 to create the “I am safe msg” Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES): Brunswick County

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Brunswick County ARRL ARES Program

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed radio amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for auxiliary communications duties under the national ARRL leadership matrix.

Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in the ARRL or any other local organization, is eligible to join. Our primary mission is securing emergency communications support loops for non-governmental welfare and humanitarian field units (such as the American Red Cross and local shelters) during community emergencies.

Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM): Brunswick County

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Brunswick County Government AUXCOMM Infrastructure

The Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) unit is a formally recognized public safety component integrated directly into the Brunswick County Emergency Management Agency under the regulatory guidance of CISA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Unlike private organizational programs, AUXCOMM hams are formally registered auxiliary government volunteers mobilized under state directives to execute direct communications support inside local municipal assets—including Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), mobile public safety command trailers, and municipal 911 dispatch centers during official county disaster declarations.

Skywarn Severe Weather Operations: Brunswick County

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Brunswick Shores Amateur Radio Club works in close synchronization with the National Weather Service (NWS) to provide critical ground-truth verification when severe or tropical weather systems threaten our region.

📡 Operational Procedures & Infrastructure

When hazardous conditions arise, the Brunswick County Skywarn Emergency Coordinators (ECs) will activate our localized spotter network. Spotters on the ground gather vital meteorological information and transmit reports directly to the ECs.

Winlink Exercise #016: This exercise will introduce the Hurricane Report Winlink message

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #016

Net Session Start: Monday, May 11th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, May 23rd at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an Hurricane Report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Hurricane Report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 016 to create the message you will send in the Hurricane Report.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #015: This exercise will introduce the ICS 205 Incident Radio Communications Plan

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #015

Net Session Start: Thursday, April 30th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, May 9th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into an ICS 205 Incident Radio Communication Plan.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 205 Radio Plan.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 015 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #014: This exercise will have you sending a Winlink Field Situation report

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #014

Net Session Start: Tuesday, April 14 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, April 25th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Learn how to fill information into a Winlink Field Situation Report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Field Situation Report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 014 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #013: This exercise will have you sending a welfare message to the Welfare Bulletin Board on the wesite www.laxnortheast.org/welfare

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #013

Net Session Start: Tuesday, March 31 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, April 11th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Introduction to the www.laxnortheast.org/welfare bulletin board.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Welfare Bulletin Board Message.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 013 to create the message you will send in the welfare message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #012: This exercise will have you sending a Severe Weather Report via Winlink

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #012

Net Session Start: Monday, March 10 at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, March 28th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire the practice on how to fill out and send a Severe Weather report.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Severe WX report.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 012 to create the message you will send in the Severe WX report.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #011: This exercise simulation is a continuation of exercise #010

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #011

Net Session Start: Monday, February 23rd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, March 7th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire an understanding as to the importance of listening to directions on how to compose a message for a served agency.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 011 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully complete the exercise for this net session, you should follow the instructions provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #010: This exercise simulation will have you sending a Winlink message from the EOC to a hospital

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #010

Net Session Start: Wednesday, February 4th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, February 21st at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Acquire an understanding as to the importance of listening to directions on how to compose a message for a served agency.
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 010 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #009: Use a Winlink Quick Message to send your monthly ICS 214a and ICS 309 forms

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #009

Net Session Start: Monday, January 27st at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, January 31th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink message directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Review the procedures on how to create an ICS 214a and how to use the Winlink ICS 309 generator
Find and launch Winlink Quick message (“Quick Message.txt”).
Follow the instructions in Exercise 009 to send the Winlink message with the ICS214a and ICS 309 attached to it.
Successfully send the Winlink Quick message with the two attached forms to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #008: Focus on Accuracy & File Attachment Resizing

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #008

Net Session Start: Monday, January 12th at 12:01 AM
Net Session End: Saturday, January 24th at 11:59 PM
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 New Year Operational Directives: As we begin a new year in our exploration of Winlink, our core focus shifts strictly toward absolute accuracy. Served agencies expect error-free message routing. Furthermore, all operators are now required to maintain a personal ICS 214 Activity Log to record time expenditures for each exercise. Monthly submissions of your ICS 214 and an accompanying ICS 309 Message Log will be tracked and forwarded to the ARES and AUXCOMM Emergency Coordinators.

🎯 Training Objectives

Master the navigation and extraction of standardized regional check-in data fields via Winlink Check-in.txt.
Manage high-accuracy geolocation coordinate pairs to guarantee precise terminal map plotting verification.
Utilize embedded image editing modules inside the Winlink Express client interface to perform compression optimizations.
Understand the absolute data throughput constraints governing VHF, UHF, and HF RF payload links.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must combine standard template processing with binary file resizing.

Winlink Exercise #007: Examine and use the Winlink Catalog and attach a photo to a Winlink message

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #007

Net Session Start: Monday, December 1st at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, December 13th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch the Winlink catalog.
Follow the instructions in Exercise 007 to find the satellite pictures found in the catalog.
Send a Winlink request via the catalog for a particular satellite photo.
Retrieve the satellite photo from Winlink.
Attach the satellite photo to a new Winlink message and adjust the photo size to meet the Winlink size requirement.
Successfully send the Winlink message with the satellite photo to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #006: Using Winlink Quick Message form to send information to the EOC

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #006

Net Session Start: Monday, November 17th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 29th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Emcomm Winlink Net: This is our sixth Winlink exercise. This exercise will have us use the Winlink Quick message form.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Quick Message.txt).
Input the information that the exercise PDF asks you to input in the comment section of the of the Quick Message form.
Check your work.
Successfully transmit your work to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #005: Create a Winlink message using a Winlink Checkout form

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #005

Net Session Start: Monday, November 3rd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 15th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Winlink Checkout.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 005 to create the message you will send in the Winlink Checkout message.
Follow the instructions in Exercise 005 to create an ICS 309 and send it out in a Winlink message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #004: Using ICS-213 form to send vital informtion to the EOC

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #004

Net Session Start: Monday, October 10th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, November 1st at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Emcomm Winlink Net: This is our fourth Winlink exercise. This exercise will have us use the ICS 213 form.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch the website https://www.lzcontrol.com .
Gather the information you need from the website
Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS213 General Message.txt).
Input the information you gathered from the website in the comment section of the ICS213 form.
Check your work.
Successfully transmit your work to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #003: Create a Winlink message using ICS 213RR

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #003

Net Session Start: Monday, October 6th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, October 18th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213RR.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 003 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213RR message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #002: Create a Winlink message using ICS 213

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #002

Net Session Start: Monday, September 22nd at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, October 4th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (ICS 213.txt)..
Follow the instructions in Exercise 002 to create the message you will send in the ICS 213 message.
Check your work.
Successfully send the Winlink message to the Winlink NCS.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.

Winlink Exercise #001: Introduction to the EmComm Net

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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🏛️ Brunswick County EmComm Winlink Net — Session #001

Net Session Start: Monday, September 8th at 12:01 A.M.
Net Session End: Saturday, September 20th at 11:59 P.M.
Designated Net Control Station (NCS): Send your completed Winlink package parameters directly to K1MJJ (or K1MJJ@winlink.org).

📡 Foundational Baseline Net: This is our inaugural training session designed to verify baseline software configurations, clear localized template errors, and confirm proper station connectivity parameters across the county operations roster.

🎯 Training Objectives

Launch and execute browser-driven internal Winlink templates (Winlink Check-in.txt).
Manage emergency dispatch scenario telemetry records, tracking shelter statistics, municipal power reliability, and internet connectivity.
Use geographic mapping tools (Google Maps or dedicated online coordinate finders) to determine precise Decimal Degrees (DD) station coordinates.
Successfully transmit structured data packages through fast client network gateways.

🛠️ Assigned Task Flow

To successfully fulfill the operational checklist for this net session, you must execute your deployment using the detailed briefing parameters provided by the Net Control Station.