WoAD – Winlink Client on Your Android: Seamless Radio Email for Hams

If you’re a licensed ham radio operator looking to stay connected while mobile or off-grid, WoAD is an Android app that puts the power of Winlink in your hands—literally. It turns your phone or tablet into a portable radio email station, making emergency comms, message relays, or even casual QSO messaging easier than ever.

⚠️ Important: WoAD is only for users with a valid amateur radio license. Do not download or use it unless you’re properly licensed. Ship station, marine, or general radiotelephone licenses are not accepted.

WoAD connects to the Winlink Global Radio Email® system and also supports peer-to-peer (P2P) messaging, either over the internet or via radio.

✅ Supported Protocols and Interfaces

📶 Telnet – Fastest option if you have internet access
💻 Packet – Classic Winlink transport via KISS TNC
🎧 AFSK 1200 bps / 300 bps – Audio tones via soundcards like SignaLink or digirig
🚀 FSK 9600 bps – Higher-speed audio option
🎙️ PTT control – Works via USB RTS, CM108 GPIO, or tone-activated
🔌 USB support – Radios like Kenwood TH-D72/74 and TM-D710 supported
🔵 Bluetooth – Connects to devices like Mobilinkd TNC
🧠 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) – For modern low-power devices
🌐 TCP/IP – Works with software TNCs like Dire Wolf
📡 ARDOP – Modern, efficient digital mode
⚡ VARA HF and VARA FM – High-speed, robust modes for HF and VHF/UHF over TCP/IP

Whether you’re involved in emergency communications, portable operations, or just experimenting with radio email, WoAD is a lightweight, modern solution that puts digital comms in your pocket.

🛠️ Developed by Sumus Technology Limited, WoAD continues to grow with the amateur radio community in mind.

🔗 Visit https://woad.sumusltd.com/