VA7PWT Packet Mail 
The "New" Old-school Digital Mail

               A new way to enjoy the Packet mailing system. 

Download the latest version 16.8

Scroll to view brief details about the software.

For Help Contact Peter at ptryon2@gmail.com 

Brief Software Information

Software Pros -

  • Its Free!
  • No internet access required
  • Easy message storage
  • Audible notifactions
  • Can send large files

Software Cons -

  • Takes a while for large files to send
  • Convert all to a .TXT file. (Faster send rate)

Download document below to view the Operation Documents                     

Download the latest version 16.8

Recommended Paired Softwares

Click links to go below the go to the download pages for each paired software.

New Packet Radio

With the Introduction to New Packet Radio I decided to add my Programs for NPR

The programs are my Packet Mail Program with the added NPR addition and the 

VA7PWT Telnet Server which is the NPR program.

If you have any problems downloading or running please contact me at my 

E-mail address ptryon2@gmail.com

Only download if you are using NPR. 

Here are some Power Point Presentations I have put together explaining Packet Radio

and Differance between Nodes and Repeaters.

About the Programmer

Hello,

My name is Peter Tryon. A became an Amature Radio operator in 1974 and my Advanced in 1978. My first call was VE7DED, I moved to Alberta in 1986 and change my call to VE6DED. After my career as a Paramedic we moved back to B.C. and came back to Qualicum Beach. My new call is VA7PWT. I have always loved the digital aspect of Ham Radio. I have done most digital modes but always came back to Packet Radio. My interest is sending Email style of Packet Mail easier and faster than the old ways from the 70’s. I love writing programs and decided to write my Packet Mail Program. I am a strong believer in not using the Internet as Ham Radio to me is using the airwaves and not wires. All the programs are designed strictly for use over the air. 

​The Mid Island Amateur Radio Association has a special interest group that Peter (VA7PWT) leads called ‘The Packeteers’, which meets online weekly to trouble shoot technical issues and to exercise our operating skills by sending messages. ​Interested in 'The Packeteers'? Consider contacting Peter (VA7PWT) at ptryon2@gmail.com and he will give you the meeting link.

The Mid Island Radio Association

The Mid-Island Radio Association (MIRA), located in the mid island area of Vancouver Island, BC Canada, is a group made up of 40+ volunteer ham radio operators who enjoy communicating via radio waves and spending time together. By combining their technical skills with community service and social networking they have a lot of fun undertaking stimulating and challenging activities.