What is RadioMail?
RadioMail is a modern Winlink client for iOS that offers a beautiful and intuitive experience for sending and receiving emails via the Winlink network. Designed for amateur radio operators, messages can be addressed to any internet email recipients as well as other Winlink users. A valid amateur radio license is required to use this app.
The app supports email with attachments, position reporting, and is well-known for its role in interoperable emergency and disaster relief communications. It includes features such as a built-in packet modem, digipeater support, camera integration, GPS location, and notifications. RadioMail is compatible with various hardware including the B.B. Link adapter, Mobilinkd TNCs, and VARA modems.
The app supports email with attachments, position reporting, and is well-known for its role in interoperable emergency and disaster relief communications. It includes features such as a built-in packet modem, digipeater support, camera integration, GPS location, and notifications. RadioMail is compatible with various hardware including the B.B. Link adapter, Mobilinkd TNCs, and VARA modems.
Features
- Winlink Email: Send and receive emails via the Winlink network to internet or Winlink recipients.
- Station Directory: Automatically retrieves station information from Winlink organized by proximity.
- Forms: Compose and view over 100 standard Winlink forms with pre-filled GPS coordinates.
- Radio Ready: Pair with packet KISS TNC radios and modems via Bluetooth or VARA modems via WiFi.
- Built-in Packet Modem: Connect to packet stations via internal 1200 baud AFSK modem using compatible audio interfaces.
- Digipeater: Extend range by configuring up to two digipeaters for packet or VARA FM mode.
- Camera: Access camera directly or attach pictures from photo library, optimized for transmission.
- Location: Use internal GPS to automatically provide accurate location with messages and forms.
- Attachments: Preview attachments, annotate images, access files locally or in iCloud.
- Notifications: Automatically receive messages when app is in background via telnet connections.
Use Cases
- Emergency and disaster relief communications
- Sending and receiving emails from remote locations without internet
- Amateur radio operators managing Winlink email on iOS
- Field operations for deployed teams in remote areas
- Position reporting and APRS integration
