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- | ====== RepeaterBookConnect ====== | + | ====== RepeaterBookConnect |
===== Summary ===== | ===== Summary ===== | ||
- | RepeaterBookConnect allows the RepeaterBook app to connect to and control certain amateur radio transceivers | + | RepeaterBookConnect allows the RepeaterBook app to connect to and control certain amateur radio transceivers. Initially, |
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+ | The RepeaterBookConnect program is a premium upgrade to the app requiring a fee to enable the functionality in the app. | ||
===== Supported Radios ===== | ===== Supported Radios ===== | ||
+ | * Icom ID-5100A | ||
+ | * Icom ID-52 | ||
* Kenwood TH-D74 | * Kenwood TH-D74 | ||
+ | * Kenwood TH-F7/ | ||
* Kenwood TM-D710 (all sub-types) | * Kenwood TM-D710 (all sub-types) | ||
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+ | ==== ICOM ID-52 ==== | ||
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+ | RepeaterBookConnect will set the VFO on the top, " | ||
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+ | Pairing the ID-52 to an Android device: | ||
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+ | - On The ID-52, press MENU >> SET >> Bluetooth Set >> "<< | ||
+ | - Pair to the Android device' | ||
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+ | Once the radio is paired to the Android device, open the RepeaterBook App and select the hamburger menu on the left side of the top of the screen. | ||
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+ | - Select Connect BlueCAT. A list of devices will appear. Select there ICOM ID-52. | ||
+ | - Select the Radio drop-down and choose the ICOM ID-52. | ||
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+ | You are now paired to the Android device and the app. On subsequent uses of the app and radio, you may need to pair with the app again by setting the radio back into the "<< | ||
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+ | **Features** | ||
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+ | If the radio is in dual VFO display mode, the app will transfer the repeater information to the top VFO. If the radio is in single VFO display mode, the app will transfer the repeater information to the screen regardless of the VFO in use. If the radio is on any other screen, such as a menu or memory screen, selecting a repeater from the app will place the radio in VFO mode and transfer the channel. | ||
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+ | **Limitations** | ||
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+ | * Repeaters can only be transferred to the radio when Auto Location is in use. It does not function when repeaters are selected using the manual search function. | ||
+ | * Repeaters outside of the VFO's range cannot be transferred to the radio. | ||
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==== Kenwood TM D-710 ==== | ==== Kenwood TM D-710 ==== | ||
- | The Kenwood D-710 is controlled | + | RepeaterBookConnect will control band B. If the radio is not in dual-band mode, RepeaterBookConnect will first set it to dual-band mode and set the control and PTT band to the band B, which is the right side. |
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+ | Band B must be in the correct Band mode to accept the chosen frequency. If it is not, the command will be ignored. For example, if you wish to set a repeater with a frequency of 146.730 MHz, the B Band must be in the 144 MHz mode. | ||
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+ | To select a band, press the F key followed by the pushing down on the right **[BAND SEL] (VOL)** control knob. Repeat this process until the radio is in the desired band. refer to page 17 in the Kenwood D-710 Instruction Manual. | ||
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+ | **Limitations** | ||
+ | RepeaterBookConnect cannot change the frequency band. If you want to transfer a 70-cm repeater, the radio must be configured to the proper band before accepting the transfer. | ||
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+ | ==== Kenwood TH-F7/F6A ==== | ||
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+ | To use RepeaterBookConnect with the TH-F7/ | ||
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+ | RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH-F7/F6A into single-band, | ||
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+ | On the F7/F6A | ||
+ | Ensure the radio is in PC mode and connected via the standard USB programming cable and OTG adapter to your Android phone. | ||
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+ | **Features** | ||
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+ | **Limitations** | ||
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+ | ==== Kenwood TH-D74 ==== | ||
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+ | To use the RepeaterBookConnect on the TH-D74. | ||
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+ | RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH D-74 in single-band, | ||
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+ | On the D74 | ||
+ | Ensure the radio is in pairing mode | ||
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+ | Select D74 from Settings, Radio, D74 | ||
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+ | **Features** | ||
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+ | **Limitations** | ||
+ | RepeaterBookConnect cannot add a D-Star repeater to the VFO. | ||
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