WoAD Tips and Tricks with Mobilinkd TNC3!

In this video we take a look at some of the configuration items within the Android Winlink client WoAD, that can be challenging for new users when setting up a Mobilinkd TNC3.
Much of the material covered here will be applicable to users of the new TNC4 or previous versions - TNC1, TNC2.
The example in the video uses a Yaesu FT-70D radio. Again, much of this information is applicable to other radios. You may have to select different options in the Mobilinkd app (Audio Output Section) as well as in the Session configuration for Device Manufacturer.
Links related to this topic:
Mobilinkd
www.mobilinkd.com/
TNC3 Manual
mobilinkd.s3.amazonaws.com/TN...
Mobilinkd Andoid App
play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Winlink
winlink.org/
Winlink RMS lookup tools
winlink.org/RMSChannels
WoAD
woad.sumusltd.com/
WoAD Android App
play.google.com/store/apps/de...
QuirkyQRP
www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyQRPHa...
Yaesu FT-70D Manual
www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cf...
TAPR - AX.25 Protocol Documentation
www.tapr.org/pdf/AX25.2.2.pdf
Additional Links for Digital Rancher
x.com/digitalranch3r
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - My Travel HT
00:36 - Mobile Winlink Setup
01:27 - Setup Can Be Frustrating
01:39 - Mobilinkd TNC App
02:36 - Configuring WoAD Settings
02:45 - Pro-Tip 1, SSID
03:06 - Setting Up A Session
03:29 - Radio Mail Servers
04:00 - Pro-Tip 2, Grid Square
04:39 - RMS Details Populated in Session Config
05:40 - Pro-Tip 3, KISS Port
06:14 - Create Mail
06:43 - Initiate a Session
07:22 - Second Sesson Attempt
08:17 - Verify Mail Is Sent
08:29 - Understanding AX.25 Protocol Logs
08:46 - Quirky QRP Button Protector
10:39 - Bonus Utility
11:16 - Outro

[@albing1397]

This was the most complete tutorial I've seen on the Mobilinkd. Answered questions I didn't even know I had. TNC4 user.

[@digital.rancher]

That is great to hear! I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@dangermandave67]

Best instructional video on WoAD that I've found. Thanks very much!

[@digital.rancher]

That is very kind, Dave! I am glad it is useful! Thanks for watching and for reaching out!

[@Radio48]

I happen to be in the market for this exact thing. I carry my ft70 everywhere and every day the tnc4 is exactly what I need . Thanks for the setup instructions

[@digital.rancher]

Awesome, glad to hear it is helpful! Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

[@thuff3207]

I like the idea of cross band operation to get more power for a winlink connection. Thank you for sharing.

[@digital.rancher]

Many mobile radios have cross band capabilities. It can be a handy use case. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@ScobieWilcoxon-px1fg]

OMG! You helped me so much. Mobilinkd TNC4 w/Kenwood TMV71A and Samsung tablet. Finally got it to work! Thank you!

[@digital.rancher]

Fantastic! I am glad to hear the video helped! Thanks for sharing your success! 73!

[@MikeN2MAK]

Great walk-thru and I like the tip at the end!

[@digital.rancher]

Hey Thanks Mike, much appreciated!

[@therobonegroup6532]

Bravo! Excellent video , this was exactly what I needed!

[@digital.rancher]

Hey great to hear! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@AD6DMDennis]

Very cool tutorial. Thanks for sharing this!

[@digital.rancher]

Hey Dennis! Thanks for watching and commenting! Great job on CaHR this morning BTW!

[@KS0JD]

I like the setup. I have the TNC 4 but most of the stations close to me are long way off for an HT. Thanks for the video!

[@digital.rancher]

Yea, I think that is pretty common. That is my scenario too at the QTH. The HT works pretty well on the road though. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Bill-HRT]

I made to the end cuz I’m Relentless, lol. Nice clip-button hole tip. Overall, great video. It’s good to get a refresher every once and a while. Thanks! Keep ‘‘em coming! 73 de Bill

[@digital.rancher]

Ha! You are a beast! Thanks for watching Bill and thanks for the encouragement! 73 my friend!

[@cchalfantusa]

Can you reverse the ends of the FT 70 D cable as in you have the right angle adapter going directly to the Mobilinkd And the straight connector into the radio. can they simply be reversed with right angle into radio?

[@digital.rancher]

Yes, you can run it either way. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@DonaldChapman]

Thanks for the refresher! I am curious if you or anyone else has figured out a way to use woAD (or anything else) to do regular OLD Pcket (uproot mode or direct connection)? Thanks in advance! 73

[@digital.rancher]

Hi Donald, thanks for watching and commenting! On Android, I have not. However, if you Google QtTermTCP, you will find an Android version of BPQTermTCP. The problem is, you have to side load the app. It is not available via GooglePlay so it requires a bit more work.

[@DonaldChapman]

Thank you, I will give it a try!@@digital.rancher

[@MattLaubach]

The music soundtrack may have been useful in the introduction, but was distracting for the rest of the video. It's hard to hear your instructions.

[@digital.rancher]

Thanks for the feedback Matt. Thank you for watching and commenting! 73

[@AA0Z]

You said woad....

[@digital.rancher]

It's like saying sausage 🤣