MCForms for use with JS8Spotter are available for viewing and downloading from MCForm Repository sites. Current Repository sites are SitRepNet (this page), and KF7MIX (Developer of JS8Spotter). Having the forms publicly available satisfies the FCC Part 97.117 rule prohibiting “codes and ciphers” in addition to making them available to others.
➤ These forms only work if both the sending and receiving station have the form installed on their copy of JS8Spotter, so it is important that new custom forms be distributed as quickly as possible.
To have your custom MCForm(s) published on the Repository sites:
- Test your form before submitting it.
- Confirm that it meets the Guidelines for Publishing Forms.
- Use the Contact form to upload your file.
- Include a brief description of your form and your FCC call sign.
- Be sure to include a valid email address
- The form number will be assigned by the Repository, the file will be edited to include the ID number, and renamed if needed.
- The form will then be distributed to the other Repository sites
To create your own MCForms, see the MCForms page or download the latest JS8Spotter Manual.
MCForms Categories
Form/File Name | Description |
---|---|
000 – 099 | Preliminary. Used for forms being proposed or developed. Not in general use |
100 – 199 | Informational, Informal, Non-Emergency |
200 – 299 | Reserved for future allocation |
300 – 399 | Emergency & Emergency Exercise, Situation Reports |
400 – 499 | Reserved for future allocation |
500 – 599 | Surveys of general conditions, such as supply availability, weather, etc. |
600 – 699 | Reserved for future allocation |
700 – 799 | Group and Net forms used by specific groups, not for general use |
800 – 899 | Reserved for future allocation |
900 – 999 | Misc. forms that do not fit into any other category or overflow from other categories |
Alpha Characters | Forms outside of the standard configuration – not published on JS8Spotter Repository sites |
➤ NOTE: Some forms that were already in use before the file naming convention was developed are “grandfathered in” and retain their original MCForm number, regardless of category.
MCForms Repository
See https://sitrepnet.com/index.php/mcforms-descriptions-and-uses/ for more information.
Form ID | Description | Created By | Form File |
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F!T01 | Test Form SitRep | W7HLM | View / Download |
F!100 | Amateur Operator Information | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!101 | Amateur Station & Equipment Details | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!102 | JS8Call Operation Details | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!103 | Net Checkin | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!300 | Situation Report | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
⚑ F!300 ReadMe File | Situation Report Instructions | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!301 | Field Situation Report | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!302 | Hospital Bed Report | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!303 | Hospital Status Report | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!304 | Individual Situation Report | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!305 | Early Warning Awareness/Alert Report | KN4AM | View / Download |
⚑ F!305 Doc | Reliability Matrix (PDF) | KN4AM | View / Download |
F!500 | Local Supply Survey | KN4AM | View / Download |
F!501 | Weather Report | KN4AM | View / Download |
⚑ F!501 Doc | Weather Report Supporting Docs (PDF) | KN4AM | View / Download |
F!502 | Area Assessment | KN4AM | View / Download |
F!700 | 4SQRP Net Checkin | JS8Spotter | View / Download |
F!701 | MAGNET Information & Observation Report | MAGNET | View / Download |