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=== Addressing Winlink Messages === | === Addressing Winlink Messages === | ||
Winlink messages can be addressed to FCC call signs as long as the person associated with that call sign has registered with Winlink.org. For NET exercises, | Winlink messages can be addressed to and from FCC call signs as long as the person associated with that call sign has registered with Winlink.org. Winlink also allows the From and To fields of messages to contact tactical addresses as long as these addresses are registered in advance. | ||
==== From Field ==== | |||
In this case, we're talking about the From field of the Winlink message, which will typically be different than the From field of of an ICS Form 213 being sent by Winlink. The From field of the Winlink message should indicate which station is sending the message by Winlink while the From field in an ICS Form 212 indicates the person who orginated the Form 212 (or equivalent NET Form 8). | |||
For NET exercises, however, we recommend that you use tactical addresses for the From field instead instead of your FCC call sign Using a tactical addresses instead of your FCC has several advantages. In particular, they can be associated with regional subnets. Using a regional tactical address as your From address will help assure that replies are directed to the subnet controller for the region on duty when replies to that message after a shift change. | |||
When you start a new message, Winlink Express will automatically fill in your Winlink address in the From field. Notice, that next to your call sign is a down arrow head. If you click on it, Winlink will list any tactical addresses that you have enabled. If you click on a tactical address it will replace your FCC call sign in the From field. | |||
'''To Field''' | |||
Messages intended for the Portland Emergency Operations Center should be addressed to W7ECC regardless of the name in the To field of the ICS 213 or or other form associated with the message. Staff at the EOC will route the message to the appropriate person based on the To field of any ICS form being used. | |||
==== Tactical Addresses for Regional Subnet Control Operators. ==== | ==== Tactical Addresses for Regional Subnet Control Operators. ==== | ||
