Another successful Winlink training day. David Mazzaferri gave those present and run down of Guardian IMS and how CQARA fits into the system. There was also a hint of a challenge to try and break the Guardian IMS training environment. Not really but basically use it and get familiar with using it. Although we CQARA won’t be entering requests ect we can and will receive tasks from Guardian.

A meshnet phone system was deployed and tested with great results. Our task in the upcoming exercise will be to provide a phone/communication connection between LDCC and Yeppoon Town Hall. The test proved we have the equipment required to get the job down.

There was a quick demo of a Winlink form template under development which worked well.

Those present sent and received several Winlink emails via Jacks VK4LM portable Winlink post office.  I think hands on use teaches more in a few hours than days for training.

All in all great day and everyone left with an improved skill set.

Thank you to David Mazzaferri VK4FAAW for the use of the facilities and over Jack VK4LM for the portable Winlink setup. Not forgetting Jeff VK4NJB for all the work behind the scenes and Frank VK4FLR for his expertise in all things digital.