If you are not using Winlink I hope you will take some time to review the videos and give it a try. The link below will open the Winlink resource page of wavetalkers.com.
https://wavetalkers.com/resources/digital/winlink.php
When you arrive on the page, scroll down until you see the menu bar labeled Section 1, which looks like this:
The video content for the Getting Started section is accessible by clicking on Install, Account or Update on the right hand side of the menu bar.
"Install" walks you through the download and installation.
Clicking on "Account" will show you how to register an account with Winlink.
Watch the "Update" video to learn how the software update process works.
Continuing to Section 2, you can learn the process of creating messages and using templates by clicking on the corresponding word in the right side of the menu bar.
The video labeled "Messages" also shows you how to send a message via telnet, which is a great way to learn the system before adding a computer to radio interface.
As mentioned in the September training topic, I will share a bit of information about the Signalink USB we use at the Newton EOC.
There are other products available, but we chose to buy from Signalink because the radio-to-interface cable was included in the package. Another factor was Signalink's compatibility with just about every radio, including many of the inexpensive handhelds that are popular these days. Additionally, the company made it easy to find the product numbers of the exact components needed.
Again, you can begin using Winlink over the internet, without the cost of additional hardware. If you do want to price the configuation for your specific radio, here is a link to the Product Guide. If you find your radio in the list you will see the Signalink Product Number on the accompanying row, as well as the number of the interface cable. If there is a pre-made jumper model for that radio it will also be referenced on the same line.
With the product numbers written down, go to the ordering page where you can select the USB module by the product number found in the product guide. After selecting the specific interface, the next page will also display the price of any available jumper module, and any other options your radio requires.
It appears jumper modules are not required, even if they exist for your radio. The radio in use at the Newton EOC did not have a pre-made jumper module available, instead there were short jumper wires included in the kit. I found it was quite easy to configure the jumper wires, as well to complete the entire setup process for the device.
If you have questions about setting up Winlink on your computer, or the Signalink interface, please text or email via 435-757-3330 or greg.fabricius@gmail.com.