Sailmail
Encyclopedia
SailMail is radio based e-mail system designed for yacht
owners operating outside of areas of internet service. Much of its underlying technology is built upon the Winlink
software originally developed by amateur radio
enthusiasts
.
SailMail only requires a marine radio license, not an amateur radio license.
Yacht
A yacht is a recreational boat or ship. The term originated from the Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt". It was originally defined as a light fast sailing vessel used by the Dutch navy to pursue pirates and other transgressors around and into the shallow waters of the Low Countries...
owners operating outside of areas of internet service. Much of its underlying technology is built upon the Winlink
Winlink
Winlink, also known as the Winlink 2000 Network, is a worldwide radio messaging system that mixes internet technology and appropriate amateur radio radio frequency technologies. The system provides radio interconnection services including: email with attachments, position reporting, graphic and...
software originally developed by amateur radio
Amateur radio
Amateur radio is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, wireless experimentation, self-training, and emergency communication...
enthusiasts
.
SailMail only requires a marine radio license, not an amateur radio license.