A test 2m Winlink gateway station at 21 Oak Street. Started using VY1CO's Yeasu 1500M, managed remotely with RealVNC. Now using an IC-F320 transceiver. Sound cards tested: Digirig and Rigblaster Nomic. Software used includes: RMS Packet, UZ7OH Soundmodem and VARA FM. Client radios tested and working: Kenwood D700, Icom IC-208H, and Icom IC-F320. The tested range covered is the Porter Creek and Crestview areas.

 

The next phase will test other client radios, DIREWOLF software, a 2m Winlink digipeater, and a Linux laptop/Pi, LINBPQ. In spring, the antenna will be raised higher.