RadioMail Reviews

I understand there is a need to make money but I hate subscription based software. It used to be you paid and bought a disc with the software on it and could run it until your computer died. I do not support subscription based software so unfortunately won’t be supporting this one. The creator charges for the use of forms which is the main purpose of winlink. I hope he does well in his venture. I will just use winlink on my windows laptop instead.

Update:
1. The author may implement a “Near Me” button and a way to connect to a nearby station from the results without having to favorite the station first.
2. There’s already a refresh RMS list in RadioMail settings!

I think the Station List should be sorted every time it’s accessed, that way the stations are always in Closest to Furthest order.

Was:
RadioMail makes sending/receiving email via ham radio easy! To make it really user friendly for portable use it needs two additional features, which should be easy to implement: 1) Add a button to force an update to the Station list so that it’s always up to date for your current location. 2) After looking at the Station List and finding a nearby station, there needs to be a button on the Station Info screen so that you can immediately start a connection to that station - without having to go through the multi-button-pressing, page-switching process of adding a station to the Favorites List, closing the Stations List, opening the Favorites List, finding the Station in the Favorites List, opening it and finally pressing the Connect button… and then deleting the Station from the Favorites List when you change locations. Other than those two UI additions, it’s the perfect app!

RadioMail paired with the Mobilinkd TNC is my preferred setup. My only complaint is the lack of Winlink forms. In RadioMail FAQ, the reasoning given is the lack of forms being scalable for the screen size. Personally, a majority of my Winlink messages received uses forms and the only option is to read the raw .xml file. I do not care if they are scaled for desktop screen size and less than ideal circumstances. Forms would allow RadioMail to be used for 100% of my Winlink usage.

Good use of tool for Winlink. Easy to use and the feature list is growing. Quick support when there may be a usage problem.

There are forms that can be used like in Winlink. For example the ICS-213 form. Usage of the forms, sadly, requires a payment. Up and above paying for RadioMail . This is not great as the use of forms in Winlink is quite fundamental. Hoping that this will change as it is a big disappointment

In just the last hour of working with this I have learned a ton about communicating through various mediums.

I’m so excited to use this with HF (general) stations. If you are into radio and want to try new methods of communication this is a awesome tool!

Being the first and only iPhone Winlink app, I don't think any other version is necessary. This is by far the best! Thank you for sharing your incredible coding and app building skills!

Works as expected, easy to configure, and does run well on older iPads as well. Will be great tool for use at evacuation shelter or other gatherings that need basic Comms with a ton of equipment to set up.
Well worth the cost.

We like iOS products for their seamless integration. this app is very straight forward …and I am not a computer geek. My wife and I use the Mobilinkd TNC4 and it’s so easy. Yes we do pay for RadioMail , but it truly works great! 73

RadioMail just works. Allows 24/7 notification of Winklink email and - amazingly works with Kenwood TH-D74&74 amateur radios. Even has ICS incident forms availability

Vary impressed.

Author must have hardware understandings. His serial port Bluetooth to BLE Bluetooth hardware- frankly knocks the ball out of the stadium. .

This is a wonderful app, particularly with Varanny. It’ll change frequencies and download Winlink email from Vara FM or HF. We need more Apple ham radio apps. Also, check out Transceive for macOS by the same author. I would love to see rigctld frequency change support added for Direwolf, sound modem, or TNC4

I wont make this too long however heres my short story:

I was struggling as a new comer to the WinLink world to get a connection established to any gateways.

However the people at this app walked with me every step of the way when I was getting frustrated and ensured I had everything set correctly even when they knew it wasnt an issue with their app!

RadioMail is super easy to use especially as a newcomer to this mode of communication! It works flawlessly with my portable TNC and i couldnt be happier to utilize RadioMail even more going forward!

DE W7LHT

As ARES EC providing Emcomm to a community of 600,000 people, I’ve always wanted to be able to use Winlink on my iPhone and iPad and now I can. Telnet connections are easy, and can even use a connection to your radio to send via RF. And unlike many other Amateur Radio apps, this one looks and works beautifully!

I have this app app to a Windows 7 Dell laptop with Icom 7100 using VARA FM connection local wifi or remote using Fixed IP with no trouble. Easy to configure.
Also I have used this app packets 1200 with Mobilinkd 4 connected to Yaesu FTM 400 via 10 pin Din connection on back of radio using cable adapter to 6 pin Mini Din to Mobilinkd 4. All worked great.

David
HR2DDL

Though I don’t use RadioMail as much as I initially though when acquired, it has been a great asset to enable reducing the amount of kit in my go bag. As a bonus it enables to check for Winlink messages via non-radio means.
I also want to give a shout out to developer. Not only does he respond to feature requests and questions in rather short order. He also advises of important updates and issues being addressed on a personal level.

RadioMail is created with A L O H A! I was a beta tester for RadioMail and have been around since its early days. If you’re a person who likes packet/winlink modes it’s a must have. The developer is very responsive and has made great efforts to expand the capabilities of RadioMail for all users. One of my favorite apps to share among fellow Hams. 🤙

Being able to send and receive Winlink messages directly from my phone has been a huge help. RadioMail is reliable and works seamlessly with Winlink, making it easy to stay connected even when I'm away from my computer.

Using the new built in TNC, when I do an “Audio Output Diagnostic” my output volume drops to zero. I have checked, double checked, and triple checked my “Reduce loud audio” option. It’s off. I am using a BTech APRS-K1 Pro cable to connect my iPadPro running iPadOS 18 (updated) and this app (updated) to a GD-88. I can use SSTV (blackcat software) in this configuration. Please advise.

I have been using this product for several months now. Love it. Easy to use with TNC4 from Mobilinkd. I have numerous HTs and it works well with. Next on my list is getting a cable to work with a mobile ham radio to link the TNC4 to. I do hope they make a version of this software that work with the macOS.

Been using this app flawlessly with Baofeng UV-5R and Mobilinkd in a holder by North Point LLC I downloaded from Thingiverse and 3D printed. this app has worked very well for both direct packet gateway connections and via digipeaters. Have given demos to local medical groups with high interest. Great tool to take additional advantage of a device we already carry around in our pocket.

Looking forward to testing the forms capabilities and the Vara FM and Pactor TNC access.

This has everything you need. Attractive clean design. I was up and running in minutes, even on RF with TNC modem. We’ll worth the price, and appreciate the forms add-on. Fine work Georges.