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REFERENC.NTS (10/11/89)
Further information on NTS can be obtained from your local Section Traffic
Manager or the ARRL, 225 Main St. Newington, CT 06111, especially;
"The Public Service Communications Manual"
"CD-218" (Net procedure, abbreviation, and message format aid)
"The ARRL Field Organization" (FSD 300)
"The ARRL Net Directory" $1.00 (FSD 50)
"The ARRL Field Resources Directory"
"The ARRL Numbered RADIOGRAMS" CD-3
"The ARRL Operating Manual"'
In addition, an informative booklet entitled "The NTS NCN Handbook" has been
published by NCN. Contact KA6ETB @ N6LDL for details.
The following files are found on many WestNet BBSs:
Arlnum.NTS : The list of all ARRL numbered radiograms and their
definitions. (WB6SAN)
Delivery.NTS : How to delivery a message; how to "service" a message.
Desig.NTS : A list of the up-to-date valid designators that are supported
by the packet system at this time. This list is periodically
updated. Please note there are still a few states and
provinces that are not yet interfaced with packet and thus
should not be used at this time.
Handling.NTS : An explanation of handling instructions (the "HX"
abbreviation optional system). (K6RAU)
HowTo.NTS : Instructions on originating a formal message.
Msgform.NTS : Each element of the NTS message form is detailed. (K6RAU)
Opaid218.NTS : The official ARRL operating aid (CD-218) in packet
form containing NTS message handling procedures.
Whatis.NTS : Short history of NTS and what it does.
Wrdcount.NTS : How to count words and determine the word count
(check) in NTS messages. (K6RAU)
3rdparty.NTS : An updated list of countries that have third party traffic
agreements with the U.S.A.
Welfare.NTS : Instructions on sending health and welfare traffic during
a disaster.
The above files may be under different names on your BBS. Ask your sysop.
More info to KA6ETB @ N6LDL.
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