Wolphilink, Android + Ham Radio, FT817/X5105/FT857 For PSK/RTTY and More!

This is the Wolphilink, purchased from the link below.
The Wolphilink enables you to use practically ANY Android smartphone to operate digital modes on HF with your FT817, X5105 and more. With the downloaded apps written by the developer, you can send and receive PSK, RTTY, SSTV and even receive HF weatherfax with a smartphone.
www.wolphi.com (For the unit)
amzn.to/2MGIhL2 (Bluetooth keyboard)
amzn.to/2vG4v9v (Audio splitter)
patreon.com/hamradioconcepts (To support HRC)
hamradioconcepts (To stay informed)

[@MarkyShaw]

Love those old palmtops. I had a HP 620LX back in the day. Never even thought of using it for radio stuff!

[@paaao]

You can run olivia and contessa and just about all other modes on android devices by downloading and installing the app “andflmsg”. It is not in the app store. You have to allow apps from outside the google store in your settings, and then install it. I’ve worked olivia with just a radio and cell phone, not even patched together with cables. It worked great. Every olivia mode is in that app, along with many many others

[@roykilo9642]

how is this working for ya

[@geod3589]

i used one of these about 3-4 years ago with my Yaesu FT-817ND and Samsung tablet. It worked great with my android cellphone. I also used a Bluetooth keyboard, makes things so much easier.

[@mediclimber]

Great little piece of gear. I use it with my Yaesu FT-817ND and a Samsung Galaxy Tablet.

[@maxj.2066]

Raspberry Pi 2, 3, 3+ works perfect with PSK decode software. Raspbean OS has a fldigi package. '$ sudo apt-get install fldigi' and you all set. For my opinion this is best solution today for low power consumption radio PSK decoding.

[@mrtonicsvls3624]

12:35 How can I adjust the width of the green rectangle at the bottom to receive more bandwidth in this app?

[@jaybaker6473]

Hopefully he's working on a Bluetooth version of this. Android phones are also phasing out the headphone jack.

[@guyhornbeck8940]

FYI As of 12/31/2020 he has discontinued producing the WolpiLink. Apparently one of the components has been discontinued and he has not found a replacement vendor/product. :(

[@jameswatson1962]

Hello Eric, I just received my wolphi today and hooked it up to my 706 and it is not transmitting. I was wondering if there were any special settings that you had to do to the phone/radio or was it just plug and play. 73 de KN6COT

[@radioactive8772]

Have you tryed WolphiLink on your Xiegu 5105? The cable to my radio is very loose, wonder if it can be fixed. FYI the 5105 has been discontinued. MFJ said Xiegu is makeing a 5105PRO version. Sounds good. Thanks KG7CQG

[@dangermandave67]

Sadly, Wolphilink no longer made because some parts became unavailable. I'm using the XGG Comms Digimode-4. Seems to work OK.

[@o00scorpion00o]

You can now install Linux software on Chrome OS, I installed FLdigi on my little Chrome book, very convenient.

[@charlesdanweirdotoo1287]

That is so awesome to have come world wide

[@pathopkins4500]

NICE KZbin .... great APP and audio interface =) Pocket PC W CE ...... nice find and great idea =) I'm going to try to use R Pi with the interface =)

[@ik04]

It's an Easy-Digi with trimmer pots.

[@jeffjefferson2676]

Any suggestions for an android ft8 program? Thank you! Greetings, Jeff

[@whisker49]

How do you use your tablet for audio in? Do you use the bluetooth keyboard for audio out? Thanks, KE8API

[@richardmacleery2553]

A question for you. I have purchased everything in this vedio and set it all up exactly as prescribed. All I get is gibberish when it is decoding. Do i need to put my radio into digital mode? Do I need to squelch the signal? What and how do I actually set this thing up?

[@billryland6199]

I am looking for info on using a Kindle Fire with the Wolphilink. Is the 1/8" connector pinout the same as on a smart phone?

[@auburnalum9019]

Another great video. Already ordered one to beat the rush. Question, did you have to adjust the Rx/Tx gain or was it good by default?

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Only had to tweak the RX gain, never touched tx gain

[@BenSwayne]

Auburn Alum FYI, I believe the levels are set for a yaesu 817 from factory. At least when I bought mine that was the case.

[@auburnalum9019]

Ben Swayne Sorry I should have specified. The Wolphilink has Tx/Rx cans internally for adjusting. That is what I was speaking of.

[@BenSwayne]

Auburn Alum Yes, that is also what I was referring to. And I have tested with two android devices on a yaesu 817. No adjustments to internal trim pots.

[@travburg1]

An Asus Transformer (tablet and keyboard combo) works a treat with this system.

[@kc0itf]

Ritty? The trolls came "unglued" when you called RTTY ritty? I ritty think the trolls need to get a life!

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I have a ton of hate comments that "Back in world war 1" and how I was a moron for calling it Ritty..

[@Jake2670]

they the moron's, its been ritty for all the 20 something yrs I've been a ham n dad was RTTY op in the war, guess what he called it.

[@jack002tuber]

Ritty is what I call it too.

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Call it whatever the hell you want to...people have no damn lives if they care if you call it "ritty" ... seriously, my message would be... "set up your own damn channel if it matters that much..." 🙄 sheesh... you're 10 orders magnitude the Elmer these negative Nellies are...🤨 73s de AC3FB...😊 thanks for all the good you do for ham radio in general...

[@yo3fvr]

Hello ! I owned this great interface for many years and I use it with FT-817. Now, I bought a FT-891 and I'm not able to activate the PTT through the Wolphi interface. Anybody succeeded to use it with FT-891? 73!

[@paul-1963]

Can you please tell the cat number for the lead that runs from the 5105 to the Wolphilink please. Many thanks, Paul 2E0PKK

[@tshirley05015]

Thanks for the Video. What software do you use on the laptop?

[@infotechsailor]

Anyone who served in military knows there are a lot of acronyms to memorize and you better believe that pockets of people throughout the DoD are going to come up with short names for them, just like other pockets will have some hard ass Navy master chief or master Sergeant telling his men not to use it.

[@OnTerraFirma]

I like the setup with the x5105. Where did you get the cable though? They do not sell the 8 pin for xeigu on wolphilink site.

[@mltdwn77]

I want to know as well

[@patm5165]

Great vid, what software are you using on your laptop?

[@BillBroadley]

Looks pretty awesome. Hopefully they add bluetooth and a battery before earphone jacks disappear.

[@zeebraeend]

Looking back on this video, I still have a Psion 5mx laying around. And I know packet-radio was doable on it. But I haven't found any software or tutorial on it. Do you have any idea on the feasibility of using a Psion for digital modi? 73's.

[@philipchandler330]

Great video as always my question do you have to purchase the app for each device?

[@wolfgangphilipps]

No, you only have to purchase the app only once. You just need to sign in with the same Google account on each device.

[@gilbertnelson4619]

Good video Eric. Thanks. By the way do you have a link for that splitter device on ebay. Thanks

[@thuff3207]

I have the wolfielink works but I would look using your tablet. They pack small.

[@jwchancey]

What kind of cables go between the Y adapter and laptop... stereo? Tks for the info. de KAØEGE

[@fireyourrocketts]

Does this works with D-Star? Echolink? APRS? I am new ham so info is what i am looking for. 73, KI7CSI

[@travburg1]

We call it RiTTY down here in 5 land.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Yah, well I call it Ritty in 4 land, but everyone from 0-9 land that is older than me really tore me apart for calling it RiTTY. Especially the military folks.

[@jack002tuber]

Its Ritty! : - /

[@robertlamb7531]

Eric, since you have the interface for x5105, could you try to transmit on it. I thought with the x5105 you would need to use the civ connector for ptt. The ptt on din on radio is for amplifier add on to x5105. Good video! Wz0b/bob

[@HamRadioConcepts]

I did transmit on it, I used it for PSK when I was at RiverRanch

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Actually, yes, I needed to use the CIV through HRD for PTT

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Actually, I cant remember now, but I did use it with the X5105 while in the wilderness... I'll try again...

[@robertlamb7531]

I remember reading somewhere on the Internet that some hams were having trouble with the ptt on the din. It would be good to know if that connection works. You have great videos! Thanks wx0b/bob

[@kc0isw]

Need this for aprs

[@kckoellein]

Unglued...? It's RiTTY, dude. You were correct. Grumpy damn hams. :-)

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Yes, they were emailing me daily about my lack of knowledge and stupidity LOL

[@kckoellein]

You're just such a lid... you should delete everything you've done and give all of your radio gear away for free. :-p

[@bradleyjohnson452]

did you get the HPC working? I was digging on my garage and found a couple of the NEC HP900s in a box.

[@mrquick1937]

What about IOS?

[@manoffunk]

Great idea with the pocket PC, keep us posted. 73's de 2e0dfj

[@shank0]

Less cables to deal with if you split it at the laptop instead of the Wolphi with something like this... www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B071NDLCGC/ref=sspa_mw_detail_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@markhone6370]

At £80 no thank you

[@terrarust-servers]

"designed and assembled in usa "..with china components

[@spydershutter309]

Hey Eric, I contacted you via winlink. Didn't know if you check it regularly or not. Let me know. 73s de N4BRB.

[@HamRadioConcepts]

Cool.!. I will check it tomorrow. 73

[@thuff3207]

I have the wolfielink works but I would look using your tablet. They pack small.