RMS Relay

RMS Relay is an optional, supplemental program for gateway sysops that provides temporary storage of messages and local routing in the event internet access to the CMS sites is lost. Different configurations using RMS Relay are possible for different scenarios. Some uses are:

  • A local Telnet server for HSMM/BBHN (WiFi), D-Star, or other broadband TCP/IP network links
  • If internet links to Winlink Central Message Servers (CMS) are down, a local message storage buffer for incoming messages from RMS Packet or RMS Trimode with forwarding to a CMS when connectivity returns.
  • If internet links to CMS are down, a store-and-forward message server hub for a set of local client stations. (Normal CMS forwarding when connectivity returns).
  • If internet links to CMS are down, a store-and forward message server hub that will seek forwarding to a CMS via HF connections with distant, internet-connected RMS. (Normal CMS forwarding when connectivity returns).
  • If internet links to CMS are down, a store-and-forward message server hub that will seek forwarding through the worldwide HF Hybrid Network of Message Pickup Stations (MPS). (Normal CMS forwarding when connectivity returns).
  • Normal CMS forwarding when internet connectivity is present, and concurrent HF forwarding of messages through the Hybrid Network via HF.
  • A completely off-internet, stand-alone forwarding hub in the HF Winlink Hybrid Network.

Autoforwarding is supported in most countries, otherwise where autoforwarding is not allowed control operator initiation of transmissions is required. Some study and planning is strongly advised for optimum configuration for the application at hand, but RMS Relay will do it. HF forwarding is supported using the most efficient modes only, Pactor 2-4.

See the description of the Winlink Hybrid Network for more information on internet-free and HF forwarding operation.

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