This is a demonstration of an Anytone AT-D868 Radio using analog VHF frequency connected to a Mobilinkd TNC3 to receive a Winlink message via VHF packet.
I recently acquired a Yaesu FT-891, a Signalink and a VARA HF license in the hopes that I could get Winlink working over HF radio. I’m no stranger to Winlink, but HF radio in general is fairly new to me. In my efforts, I reached out to the ham community to ask others about their equipment and settings.
My first attempt at a connection was a failure. I watched a few videos on doing Winlink over HF radio, but pretty much all the settings in my radio were factory default. My second attempt was successful. I managed to connect to …
I created this flowchart to illustrate the flow of data between a private data network, radio and the Internet. Why is this important? Consider this scenario:
Power is out, the Internet is down and cell phones aren’t working. Let’s say all of Southern California communications are down (A likely scenario during a major earthquake). You need to send an email to an adjacent agency including a detailed list of medications and medical equipment that you need delivered to your area now. You know as well as any good emergency communicator that trying to do that over voice is not the …
A quick demo of FM Packet Winlink using some unlikely parts:
- A Microsoft Surface Pro 4 running Windows 11
- A Mobilnkd TNC3 connected via Bluetooth powered with a generic USB power bank
- A Radioddity QB25 mini mobile radio running on low power powered by a Bioenno 3aH battery
- A special cable made by Hammadeparts.com
Does it work? Yes!
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