Revision History

BASIC FEATURES:
  • "Pushes" messages to destination providing more immediate delivery.
  • Terminal Node Controller (TNC) setup file using a configuration form.
  • Automatic data rate synchronization of terminal node controller at startup if required.
  • TNC parameter setup from user defined file.
  • Option to use AGE Packet Engine for sound card TNC function.
  • Ability to change control operator using a menu command.
  • Path definition tables to allow automatic routing with entry of Alias for destination using digipeater and TheNet (SEDAN) paths.
  • Automatic logging of all connects, disconnects, received and sent messages and related events.
  • Entry of manual log entries with automatic data and time stamp.
  • Messages and logging data stored in a Microsoft Access database.
 

MESSAGE HANDLING:
  • Message default configuration using a configuration form that includes option to use station call or alias for default Station of Origin; setting of default message precedence and location.
  • Visual implementation of ARRL message form.
  • Automatic entry of default values in message header.
  • Automated generation of ARRL numbered radiogram from clear text selection (first 26 for emergencies only).
  • Verification that mandatory fields for message handling options and numbered radiogram are completed.
  • FEMA Incident Command System ICS-213 General Message format.
  • Automatic matching of responses to ICS-213 messages without retransmission of original message.
  • Automatic sequential numbering of messages.
  • Automatic calculation of message-check value.
  • Template file definition and selection for predefined message content/format.
  • Transmission of only entered information to minimize transmission time (no field identifiers transmitted).
  • Automatic entry of “Sent To” information once message acknowledged.
  • Automatic entry of “Received From” information when a received message is acknowledged.
  • Ability to save messages for later transmission.
  • Ability to send message templates to other stations.
  • Automatic recording of all messages Sent and Received.
  • Ability to display, print and send/resend saved messages.
  • A local “notes” field for sent and received messages and a “delivered” indicator for received messages.
  • Ability to display list of undelivered messages.
  • Queuing of messages for automatic transmission when destination station cannot be reached at the time message is generated.
  • User option for request of remote message alarm and printing if enabled by receiver.
  • User option to have a local alarm and printing of received messages if requested by sender.

SERVER RELATED FUNCTIONS:
  • Ability to register and un-register with the server.
  • Ability to retrieve a list of registered stations from the server.
  • Ability to sign-in and sign-out operators for tracking personnel.
  • Ability to record operator contact information, emergency contact information and capabilities.
  • Ability to send BROADCAST message via the Server with the same reliability as standard messages.

Basic Client and Server functionality is provided without licensing the Client or Server, however Server database functionality requires registration of the Client.  The Emergency Service Packet Client can be registered by mailing your check or money order for $50, made payable Gwinnett County ARES, Inc., to Gwinnett County ARES, Inc., P. O. Box 2843, Lilburn, GA 30048. Be sure to include your call sign, to which the client will be registered, and your E-mail Address to which the registration code will be sent.

For those wishing to purchase client licenses as a group, you many order 10 or more copies in a single order for $40 per license.  Those groups registering 10 Client licenses will be eligible for a complimentary Server license once it is ready for distribution.  (More information about the Server will be posted later.)  Submit a complete list of callsigns and individual E-mail addresses for returning registration codes to the individuals.

The development of Emergency Service Packet Client is continuing. Registered users will be able to download updates containing minor upgrades and bug corrections at no additional cost. Notices of updates and upgrades will be sent via the Yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/emergencypacketclient/) reflector set up in support of the Client.

Gwinnett County ARES, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation as defined under the rules of the Internal Revenue Service.

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