diff --git a/content/posts/2023-10-09-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md b/content/posts/2023-10-09-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md index 58a496c..dd64fef 100644 --- a/content/posts/2023-10-09-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md +++ b/content/posts/2023-10-09-winlink-on-my-iphone-with-radiomail/index.md @@ -25,15 +25,17 @@ all the new features: :link: ## Get the app and: Pricing :money_bag: -Find the application in Apples AppStore: be aware that it might cost -something. I paid 17.99€ in October 2023. If you want to use Winlink Forms -you have to subscribe to a yearly (9.99€) or monthly (1.99€) plan to -support the developer. +Find the [application in Apples AppStore](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/radiomail/id1613839993): +be aware that it might cost something. I paid 17.99€ in October 2023. +If you want to use Winlink Forms you have to subscribe to a yearly (9.99€) +or monthly (1.99€) plan to support the developer. ## Winlink Forms :memo: Winlink forms work very well. There is also a way to import your self-made -forms---which also works very well. +forms---which also works very well on most forms. I got one form that I was +unable to import, but I haven't found the reason yet (it gets imported into +Winlink Express without problems though). ## Setup the application @@ -53,7 +55,75 @@ That's it basically. ## Using the Mobilinkd TNC4 with the Icom ID-52 -TODO: Download Mobilinkd app from Appstore. Setup audio levels -for input and output. +### Basic configuration of the TNC with Mobilinkd Config App +As with most equipment, you need to set the audio levels on the Mobilinkd TNC. +There is a [configuration app at the AppStore](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mobilinkd-config-app/id1449681533). + +| TNC input settings| TNC output settings | +| :---------------: | :---------------: | +| ![input settings](tnc_audio-in.jpg) | ![output settings](tnc_audio-out.jpg) | + +The actual battery state can be viewed in Power Settings.... + +After you finished the confgiguration, disconnect the Config App from your TNC. + +### The actual use of the TNC with RadioMail + +Connect the Mobilinkd TNC with an appropriate cable to your transceiver. I'm using +my [Icom ID-52]({{< ref "/equipment/handhelds/icom-id52" >}}) for this because this is the radio if have usually with me---if any. + +{{< alert "circle-info" >}} +Read through the [:open_book: User Manual](http://www.mobilinkd.com/downloads/) as it is +really helpful (yes I know, real men and specially tech geeks don't need +manuals---they just post stupid questions on mailing lists later...) +{{< /alert >}} + +Once you are in the app, select your favorites from the full stations view by +tapping the top right button called Stations. + +![Stations list](rm_stations.jpg) + +Select the station and tap Add to Favorites. + +![Station details view](rm_station-details.jpg) + +Now, when you want to connect to a gateway, you can choose from your favorites +from within the Connect screen by hitting Favorites. + +![Connect screen](rm_connect.jpg) + +Then select the mode and your favorits get listed. + +![Select favorite screen](rm_favs.jpg) + +### Compose a message using forms + +Compose a message while using forms by **tapping and holding** the +{{< icon "edit" >}} button on the bottom right corner. + +![Compose menu](rm_compose.jpg) + +{{< 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]. + +[1]: https://www.winlink.org/WinlinkExpressForms +{{< /alert >}} + +## Using RadioMail with VARA-HF + +This is also valid for VARA-FM (but I won't cover that, because I use the built-in packet +option from RadioMail). + +You need another device (usually a Windows Laptop or Tablet) that can run VARA-HF. +Put your iPhone and the device that runs VARA-HF into the same network so they can talk +to each other. + +Go to Settings, VARA HF Modem (in DEVICES) and enter +the IP Address of the host running VARA-HF. 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