diff --git a/content/posts/2023/58-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md b/content/posts/2023/58-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md index c2588bb..e563f8f 100644 --- a/content/posts/2023/58-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md +++ b/content/posts/2023/58-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ aliases = '/posts/2023-11-05-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail' summary = '''Finally there is an absolutely portable way to operate Winlink.''' date = '2023-11-05T07:20:12+0100' -#lastmod = '' +lastmod = '2024-02-18T13:34:29+0000' categories = [ 'amateur-radio' ] tags = [ 'winlink', 'radiomail', 'ios' ] @@ -13,6 +13,22 @@ tags = [ 'winlink', 'radiomail', 'ios' ] Have a look at the recent (as of today) announcement which already explains all the new features: :link: +{{< alert "circle-info" >}} +**Updated on 18 Feb 2024**: +Since this post was published :link: [another version appeared](https://radiomail.app/news/radiomail-1.3/) +that also includes the possibility to **remotely start and control VARA HF** and **VARA FM** +applications on a **headless** Windows or Linux **miniPC** (or notebook, or Raspberry Pi -- +whatever device can run VARA apps as long as it in the same network as your iOS device). + +The tool used for this is called **Varanny** and auto-fills the remote hosts data into +your RadioMail configuration just with a tap of your finger -- it starts the desired VARA +application on the remote host with the pre-defined configuration, so you can easily swap +configurations as you swap your rigs. A fantastic solution! + +Downloads and Documentation (look at the README file and the Wiki page!) are on :link: [Georges +Github repository](https://github.com/islandmagic/varanny). +{{< /alert >}} + ## Get the app and: Pricing :money_bag: Find the [application in Apples AppStore](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radiomail/id1613839993): @@ -109,9 +125,9 @@ Compose a message while using forms by **tapping and holding** the {{< alert "circle-info" >}} Don't forget: you need a subscription to use forms, as they require -more maintainance to keep always updated with the regular [Winlink Forms][1]. +more maintainance to keep always updated with the regular [Winlink Forms][3]. -[1]: https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpressForms +[3]: https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpressForms {{< /alert >}} ## Using RadioMail with VARA-HF