RepeaterBookConnect Beta

RepeaterBookConnect allows the RepeaterBook app to connect to and control certain amateur radio transceivers. Initially, the app is designed to allow the app to transfer repeater channels from the app to the transceiver with the touch of the screen.

The RepeaterBookConnect program is a premium upgrade to the app requiring a fee to enable the functionality in the app.

• Icom ID-5100A
• Icom ID-52
• Kenwood TH-D74
• Kenwood TH-F7/6A
• Kenwood TM-D710 (all sub-types)

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:

1. On The ID-52, press MENU » SET » Bluetooth Set » “«Pairing Reception»”
2. 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.

1. Select Connect BlueCAT. A list of devices will appear. Select there ICOM ID-52.
2. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Features

Limitations

To use the RepeaterBookConnect on the TH-D74.

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.

Do not pair through the Android Bluetooth interface.

On the D74, Ensure the radio is in pairing mode.

On the Android device, select D74 from Settings, Radio, Kenwood D74.

Features

Limitations

RepeaterBookConnect cannot add a D-Star repeater to the VFO.