PocketPacket vs RadioMail Usage & Stats

PocketPacket is a full-featured APRS client with a built-in TNC. The "Automatic Position Reporting System" is a packet communication protocol used by amateur radio operators (hams) around the world, to report position, status, station capabilities, weather or other information in real time. Packets can also be used for broadcasting announcements or one-to-one messaging. PocketPacket incorporates a software-based TNC, allowing you to directly capture and visualize, or encode and transmit 1200 baud packets (AFSK modulation) using a VHF radio transceiver. With PocketPacket you can also get and send packets over the Internet, by selecting one of the available Tier 2 servers of the global APRS-IS network. Incoming data is presented on a map, as most packets define some object, with a specific symbol and location. By selecting a symbol, you can view the latest information sent for the corresponding object, as well as the raw packets that produced it. All available objects are also shown in a list, which allows you to search for the ones you are looking for. Messages and bulletins are shown in a separate set of screens, structured like an e-mail client. With PocketPacket you can follow the status of the APRS network, submit your station's info, monitor moving objects, get real time weather reports directly from local stations and more. PocketPacket is ideal for field work or the ham shack. 73 de SV9OAN

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RadioMail provides access to the Winlink amateur radio email system. Compose, read, and reply to messages from anywhere. A valid amateur radio license is required to use this app. NETWORK ACCESS Send and receive messages via telnet using the main Winlink server or through the Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network (AREDN). RADIO ACCESS Pair your device with a VARA or KISS TNC modems using WiFi or Bluetooth. Packet mode on VHF/UHF supports the following radios and devices: ・VR-N76 and UV-PRO radios ・Kenwood TH-D74 and TH-D75 radios (require the B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter) ・Mobilinkd TNC3/4 ・PicoAPRS radio ・DireWolf software TNC For Robust Packet Mode on HF: ・LiNK500 TNC Configuration of up to two digipeaters is possible for packet or VARA FM mode connections. Note for VARA: An operational version of the VARA modem must be available on a separate computer. BUILT-IN PACKET MODEM Connect to packet stations via the internal 1200 baud AFSK modem using compatible audio interfaces: ・DigiRig Lite ・DigiRig VOX cable STATION DIRECTORY Automatic retrieval of station details from Winlink, organized by proximity to your current location. Custom stations can be added for peer-to-peer connections. Note: Peer-to-peer connections are only outbound. FAVORITES LIST Save stations to your favorites list for quick access by modes and bands during connection initiation. PHOTO ATTACHMENTS Sharing photos is easy with RadioMail. Access your device's camera directly or attach photos from your library. The app optimizes images to reduce transmission time. Preview and annotate received attachments, save to local folders or iCloud, or share via other apps. FORMS Compose and view 100+ standard Winlink forms. Forms are kept current with automatic updates. GPS coordinates are pre-filled according to user location. Received forms can be shared or printed as PDFs. Custom specialized forms can be installed by importing a zip file. Note: Form access is an optional premium feature requiring an in-app subscription. POSITION REPORT Utilize your phone's internal GPS for accurate location data in position reports, which are posted to the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) network. NOTIFICATIONS RadioMail fetches new messages automatically and shows notifications while running in the background, eliminating the need to constantly check for new messages. Note: This feature is only available for telnet connections. ADDRESSES Send or receive messages with your primary Winlink account, tactical addresses, or secondary accounts. Seamlessly send messages to Winlink and regular email addresses. Look up contacts from the address book and access their email addresses when composing messages. RadioMail is independently developed and not affiliated with the Amateur Radio Safety Foundation, Inc. (ARSFI) who supports the Winlink Global Radio Email system. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/