Message 23786 in NEWS.USA
From: N3MEL
Date: Sun, 07 Jun 26 13:02:00 Z
Newsgroups: NEWS.USA
Subject: TPRFN Adds Update, Skywarn Reporting
Message-ID: <18438_N3MEL>
Path: N2NOV|KB8UVN|N3MEL
R:260607/1307z @:N2NOV.#RICH.NY.USA.NOAM $:18438_N3MEL
R:260607/1307Z 38737@KB8UVN.#CMH.OH.USA.NOAM BPQ6.0.25
R:260607/1302Z 18438@N3MEL.#EPA.PA.USA.NOAM LinBPQ6.0.25
Please find the latest updates regarding the TPRFN below.
Skywarn Report Generator
The Skywarn Report Generator has been updated to include a "Changeover"
section. Additionally, the "Copy" and "Set Now" buttons are now fully
functional.
Link: https://www.tprfn.net/skywarn-reporting
NTS Radiogram Generator
The NTS Radiogram Generator performed well during last month's PKTNET
Net, and we received positive feedback. While some adjustments are
planned, the form remains fully functional.
Link: https://www.tprfn.net/radiogram-form
Winlink to Packet Gateway
The Winlink to Packet gateway is operational. Technical details and
usage information can be found here:
https://www.tprfn.net/tprfn-gateway-news-1
These tools have been integrated into the TPRFN website to encourage
engagement with weather reporting, which remains a significant national
priority. These forms demonstrate an effective use of Packet Radio. As
interest in Packet Radio continues to grow—as seen in publications like
Zero Retries (https://www.zeroretries.org/)—we encourage you to promote
these resources.
We have several other projects in development and will share further
announcements as they progress. In the meantime, we continue to seek
additional Hub Stations to strengthen network resiliency.
For the latest information, please visit our website: https://www.tprfn.net/
Happy 250 USA!
Below is the generated Skywarn report example.
WX REPORT - TEST ONLY - DISREGARD - DOWNINGTOWN, CHESTER COUNTY, PA
*** TPRFN SKYWARN SEVERE WEATHER REPORT ***
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SENDER CALL : N3MEL
SPOTTER ID : CHPA-196
EVENT TYPE : TEST ONLY - DISREGARD
DATE/TIME : 2026-06-07 08:47 L
GRID SQUARE : FM29DX
LOCATION : DOWNINGTOWN, CHESTER COUNTY, PA
--- CHANGEOVER REPORT ---
FROM TYPE : SNOW
TO TYPE : FREEZING RAIN
TIME/REM : 2026-06-07 08:48 L
REMARKS : THIS IS A TEST FOR THE TPRFN SKYWARN REPORT GENERATOR.
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SENT VIA PACKET RMS / TPRFN NETWORK
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