RadioMail 1.5.1 just added frequency change support for the VR-N7600, UV-50PRO, and DB50-B mobile radios. Getting email while off-grid is now one tap away.
If you care about off-grid capability, these radios deliver up to 50W of power, offering good range and reliability when cell networks fail. With the right setup, these mobile radios aren’t just for voice, they move data too, letting you check and send emails entirely without the internet.
And now you can pay with bitcoin and get 10% off when you purchase the B.B. Link adapter mentioned in the video for your TH-D75 radio.
Get a B.B. Link in bold bitcoin orange and score 10% off when you pay in bitcoin.
B.B. Link is the go-to Bluetooth adapter for unlocking full packet radio capability on your Kenwood TH-D75, pairing seamlessly with iPhone apps like RadioMail, aprs.fi, and Packet Commander. It’s quick to set up and packs everything into a compact, field-ready design.
Gear up. It’s time to upgrade your comms game. ⚡️🟧
Just a little glimpse of something new we’ve been cooking. The full video is a banger, but if you’re in a hurry, jump to 11:41 for the iPhone magic.
Learn more about Packet Commander https://packetcommander.com
🎉 RadioMail 1.5 - The "Robust Packet Radio" Release is out.
https://radiomail.app/news/radiomail-1.5/
🚨 Big news! 🚨 The UV-PRO, VR-N76, and GA-5WB radios now work directly with RadioMail to connect to packet stations for off-grid email!
👉 Just update your firmware to v0.7.11 and use RadioMail 1.4.2
Even better: RadioMail handles switching to the station frequency and restores it when done.
Never. We’re happy staying in our Apple fan boyz lane. WoAD is a very capable app. Consider supporting the developer if you can. Perhaps he can improve the UX.
With the "Audio Frequency Shift Happens" release, RadioMail 1.4 now features an internal 1200 baud AFSK modem. Check out the feature announcement: https://radiomail.app/news/radiomail-1.4/
UV-PRO , VR-N76 and GA-5WB are now all discoverable in RadioMail via BLE. We're seeing many connection attempts.
There is an issue potentially with the data returned leading to session hanging. We're in touch with the firmware engineer to identify the root cause.
Exciting times.
🎉 Exciting news! The VGC VR-N76 and its cousin, the BTECH UV-PRO HT radio, are now exposing their internal KISS TNC via Bluetooth. It's fantastic to finally see a sub-$200 radio that can pair directly with your phone for data packet mode!
Currently, it uses the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP), similar to the Kenwood TH-D74/5, which means it can't connect to iOS devices, yet. There's mention of adding BLE support, making the radio accessible like the Mobilinkd or PicoAPRS.
We're keeping a close eye on this and have reached out to VGC to offer our assistance. A key feature we’d like to see is the ability to change frequency, as seen in PicoAPRS and B.B. Link. This would let RadioMail adjust the radio to the correct station frequency and switch back when done. Imagine initiating a connection from your phone while your radio sits on a windowsill for the best reception!
If BLE support isn't implemented, the B.B. Link adapter could likely be enhanced to support that radio. We've ordered a VR-N76 and will soon be testing it firsthand. Stay tuned! 🚀
A radio, a gutter as antenna and you can send emails to a post office station 2,500 miles away 🤯
That’s one of the best thing about living in Hawaii. Shoes not required.
Winlink check-in with the Kenwood TH-D75, iPhone and B.B. Link
Could someone with connection let ICOM engineers know about DNS-SD ZeroConf? kthxbai.
#hamradio #ic705
Gotcha. Been wondering about what the client UX would be on those data rate. Perhaps a good start would be to enable relays to exchange data on HF first. What is your approach?
What digital mode are you planning to use over RF?
Wow, can't believe Apple just dropped their latest ad onto Nostr.
Wait. Never mind. We did this.
B.B. Link Special Edition, in 3 exclusive new colors that won’t be around for long. Connect your iPhone to your Kenwood TH-D75 radio in style!
Choose from Rapid Response Red 🟥, Covert Tactical Black ⬛️ or Rescue Ready Orange 🟧. Which one are you?
15 and 17 are awesome to get away from the crowded FT8 on 20.