IEEE MOVE Radio Club (IMRC) - Frank Torres-Troch, WP4QNQ, providing an introduction to WinLink Express
We'll start the meeting covering monthly business of the IEEE MOVE Radio Club before hearing our speaker, Frank Torres-Troche, WP4QNQ.
Introduction to Winlink Express: This Winlink Express seminar introduces students to the Winlink Express Global Radio Email system and its role in amateur radio and emergency communications for sending email and text messages over RF. Participants learn how Winlink works, the basic components involved (user station, gateways, and message servers), and the different connection methods such as VHF packet, HF, and Telnet. The class also provides a basic walkthrough of Winlink Express, showing how to create, send, and receive messages using Telnet, along with best practices for efficient and effective operation.
Please note on May 20 at 8pm EDT, Frank will provide a second talk, this time covering Winlink Express intermediate and advanced topics.
All are welcome.
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- Co-sponsored by IEEE MOVE Humanitarian Initiative
- Starts 18 March 2026 03:40 PM UTC
- Ends 16 April 2026 12:58 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Frank Torres-Troche
Biography:
Frank Torres-Troche, WP4QNQ, is a Software Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the technology sector. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, where he was an active member of the IEEE Student Chapter from 1995 to 1997. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Software Engineering, from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Licensed as an Amateur Extra Class operator, Frank is deeply involved in digital amateur radio operations and infrastructure. He previously served as ARRL Emergency Coordinator for the Mayagüez county, supporting EmComm readiness and interoperability. He is an active member of the Puerto Rico Digital Operator Group Services (KP4DOG), the island’s largest packet radio network, where he serves as SysOp of the KP4DOG-12 node. The node provides packet infrastructure services including Winlink RMS access, APRS digipeating and iGate functions, BBS messaging, and real-time chat, contributing to resilient digital communications across Puerto Rico.
Address:Puerto Rico, United States
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