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repeaterbookconnect [2021/04/12 16:49]
m1hog [Kenwood TM D-710]
repeaterbookconnect [2024/02/08 21:53] (current)
KD6KPC [Kenwood TH-D74]
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 ===== Supported Radios ===== ===== Supported Radios =====
  
 +  * Icom ID-5100A
 +  * Icom ID-52
   * Kenwood TH-D74   * Kenwood TH-D74
   * Kenwood TH-F7/6A      * Kenwood TH-F7/6A   
   * Kenwood TM-D710 (all sub-types)   * Kenwood TM-D710 (all sub-types)
 +
 +==== ICOM ID-52 ====
 +
 +
 +RepeaterBookConnect will set the VFO on the top, "A" band. It can transfer FM repeaters and D-Star repeaters alike. 
 +
 +Pairing the ID-52 to an Android device:
 +
 +  - On The ID-52, press MENU >> SET >> Bluetooth Set >> "<<Pairing Reception>>"
 +  - Pair to the Android device's Bluetooth by selecting it from the Available Devices list. The radio will be labeled "ICOM BT(ID-52). 
 +
 +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. 
 +
 +  - 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.
 +
 +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 "<<Pairing Reception>>" mode and selecting the radio from the COnnect BlueCAT menu on the app.
 +
 +**Features**
 +
 +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.
 +
 +**Limitations**
 +
 +  * 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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 **Limitations** **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. 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 ==== ==== Kenwood TH-F7/F6A ====
  
-To use the RepeaterBookConnect on the TH-F7/F6A.+To use RepeaterBookConnect with the TH-F7/F6A.
  
 RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH-F7/F6A into single-band, VFO mode. It can transfer FM repeater configurations and simplex frequencies to the VFO.  RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH-F7/F6A into single-band, VFO mode. It can transfer FM repeater configurations and simplex frequencies to the VFO. 
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 RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH D-74 in single-band, VFO mode. It can transfer FM repeaters and D-Star simplex nodes only. The radio does not allow adding a D-Star repeater to the VFO. D-Star repeaters must be added to a memory channel or the Repeater List. RepeaterBookConnect will put the TH D-74 in single-band, VFO mode. It can transfer FM repeaters and D-Star simplex nodes only. The radio does not allow adding a D-Star repeater to the VFO. D-Star repeaters must be added to a memory channel or the Repeater List.
  
-On the D74 +Do not pair through the Android Bluetooth interface. 
-Ensure the radio is in pairing mode+ 
 +On the D74Ensure the radio is in pairing mode.
  
-Select D74 from Settings, Radio, D74 +On the Android device, select D74 from Settings, Radio, Kenwood D74
  
 **Features** **Features**
repeaterbookconnect.1618264140.txt.gz · Last modified: 2021/04/12 16:49 by m1hog