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Join us for the Level 3 Emergency Communications Workshop, focusing on RMS Express and advanced packet operations. This training includes critical elements such as RMS station setup, basic and advanced packet architecture, and operational standards. Participate in discussions on equipment setup, TNC configurations, and learn to navigate message formatting in RMS Express. Engage with peers through hands-on testing and troubleshoot real-world scenarios. Enhance your skills in maintaining a reliable packet radio network and establishing effective communication channels.
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Emergency Communications Team CVRD ECT Level 3 Workshop RMS Express (Advanced Operations) Module 7 of 9 September 09, 2013
ECT Training – September 09, 2013 RMS Express
Agenda • Opening remarks • Round table introductions with comments • RMS Station Setup • Basic Packet Architecture • RMS Express Program Operation
Opening Remarks • CVRD ECT operational standards • Objectives of this session • Deployment Expectations
Introductions • Name and Call Sign • Do you have a dedicated packet station? • Do you have a Kantronics TNC? Model? • Do you use a sound card modem for packet? • Is your packet station operational 24x7? • Do you update the RMS program regularly? • Rate your packet knowledge level (B, I, A)
RMS Station Setup discussion • Quick review of our earlier (basic) session as a refresher • Review of install and update procedure • Review of the P2P <Setup> screen and the disable function • Setting transmit deviation with examples of why this is critical • Recording the XMITLVL and labelling your radio / TNC package • Actual testing of attendee radio / TNC packages for TX deviation • Kantronics TNC setting <Display> command • Simple Terminal • Navigating the command list in your TNC • Format to set <Daytime> command • Changes within your TNC when you experiment (with another program) and importance of having a base-line listing for your TNC • RMS Express on a memory stick • Whitelist maintenance schedule for each station
Basic Packet Architecture • Packet radio network in CRD, CVRD and WA-state • Frequency plans • Nodes • Digipeating • RMS Packet gateways • Node stacks • AX25 packet traffic protocol • Peer-to-Peer connectivity
RMS Express Program Operation • Formatting a new message (WL2K versus P2P) • Templates and Node scripting • Importance of turning off certain features • Auto add to contacts list • Read receipts • Auto connect • No CC or Bcc • Sending message to the intended station • Replying to messages – no read receipts or CC • Maintenance of <Inbox and Trash> • Importance of leaving station in P2P mode • VE7SAG message mystery
VE7SAG message • VE7SAG sent VE7AVV a P2P message. • VE7AVV replied to VE7SAG