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Equipment and Software RequirementsThe requirements to avail of Winlink are in some respects different for Users and for Operators. However, there is a common requirement. You must have a valid amateur radio license, issued by the licensing authority in your country, that allow you to operate on the amateur radio frequencies used by Winlink. With the recent relaxation of the requirements for proficiency in Morse code operation, it has never been easier to become a licensed ham. The fact that many make the effort to qualify as a ham, just to be able to use Winlink, speaks for the benefits of the system. To learn more about becoming a radio amateur follow this link > Licencing. Users:Users just have to meet the minim requirements for them to be able to send and receive radio messages. It is described in the page found by following this Link > Users. Operators:The requirements for Operators are more demanding. In particular, it is preferred that they have a high speed or broadband direct subscriber line (DSL) that enables them to operate their systems in real-time, that is, messages are processed immediately. It is an essential feature when it concerns emergency communications. Follow this link > PMBOs.
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