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Packet Radio & Winlink EmComm Forms Suite
This suite provides a collection of 100% offline-ready HTML5 forms designed for Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (EmComm). They generate strictly formatted ASCII text blocks ready to be transmitted over AX.25 Packet Radio, VARA FM/HF, Winlink Express, or any terminal BBS.
Key Features
- Zero Dependencies: Built with pure HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript. No internet connection, server setup, or external libraries (like jQuery) are required.
- Instant ASCII Generation: Converts form inputs into 70-78 character word-wrapped, column-aligned ASCII text blocks formatted specifically for packet radio transmission.
- Save as HTML: Captures your active session (including text inputs, dropdown selections, checkboxes, and generated output) and exports a standalone
.htmlfile. This allows you to archive reports locally and re-open them later with all data intact. - One-Click Timestamps: Instantly populate Date/Time fields in standard UTC (
HHMMZ) or Local formats.
Folder Structure & Included Forms
general/- Winlink Check-In
- Net Control Check-In & Roster
- General BBS Bulletin
- Field Situation Report (FSR - 13 Lifelines)
- TPRFN / RRI Digital Radiogram
- ARRL Health & Welfare Radiogram
ics/- ICS 205 (Radio Communications Plan)
- ICS 213 (General Message)
- ICS 214 (Activity Log)
- Incident Status Report
- Initial Damage Assessment (Windshield Survey)
weather/- TPRFN Skywarn Winlink Generator
- Current Local Surface Weather
- Severe Weather Report (SKYWARN)
- Hurricane Report (WX4NHC)
How to Use
- Extract the Archive: Unzip the suite to a designated folder on your computer, Toughbook, or field tablet.
- Open the Hub: Double-click
index.htmlto open the master dashboard in any modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari). - Select a Form: Click on any form card to launch it.
- Fill & Generate: Enter your operational data and click Generate Packet ASCII at the bottom of the form. The formatted text will appear in the black terminal preview box.
- Copy to Terminal: Click Copy ASCII. Switch to your packet client (e.g., Outpost Packet Message Manager, Winlink Express, SoundModem terminal, or PuTTY) and paste the text directly into the message body.
- Archive Your Work (Optional): Click Save as HTML. A custom dialog box will prompt you for a filename (e.g.,
FSR_Sector4_Update.html). The browser will download a pristine copy of the form containing all your current data for offline record-keeping.
Compatibility & Best Practices
- Cross-Platform: Works on Windows, macOS, Linux (including Raspberry Pi), Android, and iOS.
- Local File Security: Because these forms run locally via the
file:///protocol, some browsers impose strict clipboard security. If the automatic clipboard copy is blocked, the script will automatically highlight the text for you—simply pressCtrl+C(orCmd+C) to copy it manually. - Radiogram Strict Formatting: The TPRFN/RRI generator automatically strips and converts standard punctuation (e.g., periods become
X, dashes becomeDASH,@becomesATSIGN) to adhere to strict NTS digital traffic handling rules.