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WoAD

Communication • Sumus Technology Ltd • ⭐ 0.00 • 5,000+

Version Varies with device Everyone

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Permissions Explained 11 permissions requested View details

This app requests 11 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Record Audio record audio	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Pair With Bluetooth Devices pair with Bluetooth devices	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Access Bluetooth Settings access Bluetooth settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Allow Wi Fi Multicast Reception allow Wi-Fi Multicast reception	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Change Your Audio Settings change your audio settings	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About WoAD

The use of WoAD requires a valid amateur radio license. Do not use, install, or download WoAD unless you have a valid amateur radio license, or a license from a participating government service or agency. Ship station, marine or general radiotelephone licenses do not qualify. WoAD can be used as a client of the Winlink Global Radio EmailⓇ system or for direct connection to a peer-to-peer (P2P) capable client, via either the internet or a VHF/UHF AX.25 packet connection. You are strongly encouraged to read through the WoAD documentation (available at https://woad.sumusltd.com/documentation) before use. You can also install WoAD for free, through an apk file available at https://woad.sumusltd.com/download. WoAD, like much of ham radio, is highly technical in nature. For those unfamiliar with packet radio and/or Winlink the learning curve may be steep and frustrating. Should you encounter a problem or roadblock while running WoAD there are several resources available to you: * the documentation: always a good place to start and always expanding. * the support group: a community of WoAD users who may be able to provide assistance. * bug report page: for when the problem is with WoAD itself. Please take the time to submit a bug report (even if it is just a typo) as everyone will benefit. * feature request: for when WoAD is missing an opportunity to be more useful or less irritating.

What WoAD Is Used For

WoAD appears to be a specialized communication app for licensed amateur radio users. Based on the metadata, it may be used to connect with the Winlink Global Radio Email system or to communicate directly with another compatible peer-to-peer client. It supports both internet-based use and VHF/UHF AX.25 packet radio connections, so it seems aimed at people who work with ham radio messaging in mobile or field settings.

Because the app can access network features, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi multicast, audio, storage, and location, it likely supports radio-related connection setup, message handling, and device integration. The license warning in the description suggests it is not meant for general messaging use and that the workflow may be technical, especially for users unfamiliar with packet radio or Winlink. On a phone, it may be used as a field communication tool, but it appears most relevant to users who already understand amateur radio terminology and requirements.

Common uses

Connects to Winlink-based amateur radio messaging services
May support direct peer-to-peer communication with compatible radio clients
Can be used over the internet or via VHF/UHF AX.25 packet links
Appears intended for licensed amateur radio operators only
May use Bluetooth, audio, and network access for radio-related setup or communication
Could be useful for field communication when traditional messaging is not available
Likely requires some technical knowledge of packet radio and Winlink

Best for:

licensed ham radio users field communication radio email messaging technical users phone app

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App Details

Package:
com.sumusltd.woad

Category:
Communication

Developer:
Sumus Technology Ltd

Version:
Varies with device

Min Android:
Varies with device

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.sumusltd.woad
Age rating: Everyone

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