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Airmail Version 3 for Sailmail Airmail Version 3 for SailMail Updated Oct 19, 2016 This is the download page for the Airmail 3 client program for SailMail. Airmail is a radio-email program, this page is devoted to the SailMail client applications. Airmail 3 is compatible with all Windows versions.

It also works fine on Mac's using, etc, and on Linux under. Supported modems include the SCS PTC-II-family and 'Dragon' modems plus most Pactor-1 modems.

Development is continuing, please report any problems and stop back often for updates. Installation instructions (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY): Airmail version 3 is a single installation file that includes everything needed: Airmail and its weather companions, the 'Icepac' propagation software, and USB drivers for the SCS modems. The current Airmail version 3.5.036 is well-tested, and works fine with all versions of Windows (XP through Windows-10), both x86 (32-bit) and 64-bit versions.

Airmail Manual. Uploaded by Carlos. The Propagation program. In Airmail 2000. Then scroll down to. For the propagation program to do a. The SailMail Association is a non-profit association of yacht owners. Communications in times of difficult HF propagation. AirMail features (6. Dec 15, 2014 Does airmail have its own prop software imbedded or do you need to download the separate program? Yes, Airmail does give propagation recommendations.

Updating: Your current Airmail installation can be updated in the same way as a new installation- download and install the latest version. Your settings and messages will not be disturbed.

To update a Winlink version to also support Sailmail, download and install the same Airmail version from this page and install into the same folder. For additional notes on using Airmail with both Sailmail and Winlink.

Airmail 3.5: Sailmail is now a certified application for the and Airmail ver 3.5 adds support for this device, as well as a new 'Dedicated Route' function to solve the problem of other applications jumping on an open sat-phone connection. This version also adds full support for the, and includes an updated Viewfax grib and image viewer is also included. See the included release-notes for details. For a short video of installing Airmail software for Sailmail and connecting via the Iridium GO!: (about 38MB). Beta: Airmail beta ver 3.5.041 is available for Sailmail, (about 38mb). This version includes an experimental driver-checker for the Iridium 9555 & 9575/Extreme handsets and Windows-10 (under Tools menu), please send feedback and any questions to:. An updated version of Viewfax is also included (new land files account for the much larger download size), grib display in particular is work-in-process so check back here for updates.

Winlink: Sailmail members who have an appropriate class Ham license can also access the Winlink ham-radio network with the same software, for details. Airmail ver 3.4.062: (about 11MB). This is an 'all in one' install with Airmail including wefax, propagation, and a new Viewfax grib/fax viewer with 'get it now' (File menu) and updated USB drivers for SCS modems. This version (and the installer) is compatible with Windows XP through 10 and installs data-files into the 'ProgramData' application-data folder by default to avoid Win7 security warnings. It will also transfer messages and settings that were stored elsewhere by earlier Airmail versions (see note below). Note: This 'b' version of the 3.4.062 download includes updated Icepac propagation files, and updated USB drivers for the SCS PTC-IIusb, PTC-IIIusb, DR-7400 and DR-7800 modems (select 'PTC-IIusb' in Airmail's modem options).

Installation: Download and save this install-file to a 'downloads' folder on your computer, or to a CD or memory-stick, then open it (i.e. Run it) to start the Airmail installer. For Win-7 you may see a confirmation for 'amsm34062b, Sirius Cybernetics LLC', click 'Continue'.

For the Airmail installer the default settings should work fine in every application. When you are finished you may see a 'This program may not have installed correctly' message, click 'Ignore' or just close that box- Windows is confused, Airmail did install correctly. Important Note when updating a Vista/Win7 installation to Airmail 3.4 from ver 3.3:Under Vista/Win7, messages and data files must be stored under the 'Program Data' folder in order to avoid security issues. The Airmail ver 3.4 installer will transfer messages and settings that were stored elsewhere by earlier Airmail versions, including files which have been hidden (i.e. 'virtualized') by Vista's security. If you have a lot of stored messages this can take a long time, DO NOT terminate the installation or things will left in a scrambled state with only part of the messages transferred.

Other Downloads: Propagation: Airmail also includes a propagation window. Which uses the “ICEPAC” propagation program as a prediction engine. Airmail 3.4 includes the Icepac software, but it must be installed separately for Airmail 3.3, or if the complete Icepac user-interface is desired. ICEPAC can be downloaded from, select the most-recent version. Weather fax and Grib info: An update to Airmail’s weather-fax companion is available, including a viewer which decodes and displays Grib weather-data files as well as most image types for viewing wefax images and now includes downloading directly from Saildocs (handy for trip-planning with large grib files). It is available from Airmail’s.

Airmail Propagation

(Not needed for Airmail ver 3.4) Spelling Dictionaries: Additional language dictionaries for the spell-checker are available. These are “zip” files, after downloading then open them (by double-clicking) and drag the “. Adm” file into Airmail’s Dictionaries folder. Restart Airmail, then use Airmail’s Tools/Options/Spelling window to enable the new dictionary. (If you can’t open a “zip” file then go to and download the demo version of Winzip, free and fully functional). Firmware: Current firmware is included with the Airmail download, use Airmail's Update-Firmware window (Tools menu) to install.

The latest firmware is also available from the. PTC-IIusb USB Drivers: Drivers for the PTC-IIusb are included on a CD included with the modem, available for download from the, and included with the Airmail ver 3.4 downloads. If you install Airmail before plugging in the modem, and leave the 'Install PTC-IIusb drivers' option selected in the Arimail installer, then the drivers will be pre-installed and the modem will install automatically. Alternately, put the SCS CD in the computer and plug in the modem, when the 'New Hardware' wizard appears skip internet searching and select 'install automatically'- or select a location and point windows to your downloaded drivers. If you want to download and install the drives separately from Airmail, here are the driver-installer programs that are included with Airmail:. 32-bit:. 64-bit:.

A 'zip' file with both: Floppy Disks and other antiquities: If you think you need to copy Airmail onto floppies, then please find another solution- like running to the store for a USB memory-drive. The reason is that floppies are notoriously unreliable, especially after being stored in the bilges for a few years. If there is absolutely no other option then do a Google search for 'FileSplitter'. Airmail ver 3.3.081 is available. Contact information: Questions/comments about using Sailmail, or the SailMail version of Airmail should be sent to.

Propagation Software Professional PC software for hams that uses VOACAP and includes area coverage maps animated by time or frequency. ABW displays the currently active NCDXF beacon and the solar terminator over a topographic map. Tools for setting the system clock, via the Internet, are also provided.

Freeware Beacon DOS program. Specialized interface for the communications-analysis-prediction engine provided by VOACAP, predicts the expected performance of high frequency, HF, radio systems. Real-time, schedule of the transmitting times, frequencies, short-path and long-path beam headings for each beacon from your QTH. BeaconClock is for Windows 9x/NT/2k systems. Freeware real-time, schedule of the transmitting times, frequencies, short-path and long-path beam headings. BeaconSee shows you, in real time, worldwide HF band openings on your PC.

Analyses the audio signals from your radio, which is tuned to the NCDXF IARU HF beacon network and shows you the signal strength received from each of the 18 beacon transmitters as a plot of frequency spectrum against time. Shareware beacom DOS program. DX Toolbox searches the web for you, gathering information on solar and geomagnetic conditions that affect radio propagation. It's ideal for the ham radio operator, shortwave listener, or other radio enthusiast. DXprop is a radiowave propagation forecast freeware for ham radio operators, permits to predict propagation on 12 frequencies. Use Minimuf 3.5 routine developped for US Navy. Available in French and English.

GeoClock shows the current time (based on your computer's clock) with a high quality map of the earth. DOS Win95/98/NT shareware. A freeware HF propagation prediction tool.

Windows-95/98/NT 32-bit HF Propagation Models from NTIA/ITS. HFProp can show you, in an instant, the directions in which propagation is likely to be possible under given conditions on any specified date.

This program simulates a HF link, using sound card and WIN95 by Michael Keller, DL6iAK. Mainly for Amateur operators and shortwave listners, with shortwave coverage only, and power rated in kw. SE-PROP, Field-Aligned Scatter Assessment, Sporadic-E Propagation Assessment for the VHF Operator. HF Communications Analysis and Prediction Tools for Amateur Radio and communications professionals. Featuring: CAPMan, WinCAP Wizard 2, Beacon Wizard, Active Beacon Wizard , Sked Wizard. Freeware live MUF calculator by EA6VQ-Gabriel and G7RAU-Dave for live calculating the possible e MUF on VHF during es season via a telnet link into dxc. FREE specialized software in the detection and registration of echoes radio products by meteors shower, falling star, at the time of their gone in atmospheric.

They are destined to all possessors of a radio and a computer, interested parties by this simple technique of radioastronomy. PathSim is a Windows program that can be used to simulate radio propagation paths using a soundcard and/or wave files as the source and destination. Beacon software for PalmPilot. Downloadable DOS program for propagation prediction for the serious contester. PropView is a free application that uses the included IonCap engine to graphically display band openings between two locations over a specified 24 hour period. It can also build schedules for the IARU/HF beacon network and automatically QSY your transceiver to monitor each scheduled beacon. This is a radio frequency propagation calculator for the transmission path between an RF transmitter and a receiver.

Calculate path losses of a point-to-point radio link. Create terrain profiles using digital elevation models. RF propagation software. This application was written mainly for Amateur Radio Operators who are interested in the solar cycles and solar data.

A free application that captures DX and WWV spots from up to 5 internet clusters and a local packet cluster. DX Spots are merged and stored in a Spot Database on your PC, enabling you to monitor, sort, and filter them in real time.

WWV spots are plotted to show SFI, A, and K over the last solar revolution. Calculates the possible grayline propagation paths for a given day of the year. Collection of various propagation software. Point to Point hf ionospheric communications analysis and prediction program. Predicts ionospheric (sky-wave) propagation between any two locations on the earth on frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.