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
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