FAQ
Short answers to the questions Document A expects a new user to ask.
Do I need a radio?
No. HamLink Mail works over the internet like ordinary email. Radio is an additional capability when you have an Agent and compatible equipment.
Do I pick a gateway?
Not for ordinary use. HamLink selects internet, radio-to-gateway, relay store-and-forward, or local queue automatically.
Can I email Gmail or Yahoo?
Yes, where technically and legally appropriate. External internet email only enters the public internet after an authorized HamLink path (including a gateway when the sender is offline).
What if nothing is reachable?
The message is queued locally. When internet or a radio route returns, retry or automatic continuation can move it again.
Are attachments different on radio?
Yes. Radio bandwidth is limited. Small text may travel on the air; large files and many images are marked Internet Required.