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--- repeaterbook_connect [2024/12/08 15:38] – [RepeaterBook Connect] nicolas
+++ repeaterbook_connect [2025/10/24 20:11] (current) – [FAQ] nicolas
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 Supported Radios
-| **Radio**         | **BlueTooth**      | **USB**   |
+| **Radio**         | **BlueTooth Connection**      | **USB Connection**   |
-| :---------------- | :------:           | ----: |
+| ICOM 705          | Built in | Not Tested    |
-| ICOM 705          | Built in Bluetooth | Not Tested    |
+| ICOM ID50         | N/A | USB C Cable   |
-| ICOM ID52         | Built in Bluetooth | Not Tested    |
+| ICOM ID52/Plus    | Built in | Not Tested    |
-| ICOM 7100         | Icom BT Module     | USB   |
+| ICOM 905          | N/A | USB C to USB C cable   |
-| ICOM 5100         | Icom BT Module     | USB   |
+| ICOM 2730         | Not Tested     |ICOM Compatible USB Cable |
-| ICOM 4100         | Icom BT Module     | USB   |
+| ICOM 7100         | Icom BT Module Required     |ICOM Compatible USB Cable |
-| Kenwood D74       | Built in Bluetooth | Not Tested  |
+| ICOM 5100         | Icom BT Module Required     |ICOM Compatible USB Cable |
-| Kenwood D710      | Not Tested         | USB   |
+| ICOM 4100         | Icom BT Module Required     |ICOM Compatible USB Cable  |
-| Yaesu FT857/FT897 | Separate BT Module | USB   |
+| Kenwood D74       | Built in | Not Tested  |
-| Yaesu FT817/FT818 | Separate BT Module | USB   |
+| Kenwood D710      | Not Tested         |Kenwood D710 Compatible USB Cable   |
+| Yaesu FTX-1       | N/A |USB C to USB C cable  |
+| Yaesu FT857/FT897 | BT Interface Required |Yaesu FT8X7 Compatible USB Cable   |
+| Yaesu FT817/FT818 | BT Interface Required |Yaesu FT8X7 Compatible USB Cable   |
+| Yaesu FT991/FT991a| N/A |USB C to USB C cable   |
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-=====Other Notes=====
+=====FAQ=====
+ICOM CI-V Address
+RBConnect uses the radios default CI-V address to keep things as straightforward as practicable. We will certainly look at a custom CI-V option, although there is the further complication that some features are/will be radio specific. Hams can also use the "ICOM Generic" option - which uses the broadcast 0 address, to help test CIV address issues, this provides just the basic functions.
+The ICOM CI-V interface is used by RepeaterBook Connect to control ICOM radios.
+Unfortunately the ID880 does not have a ICOM CI-V interface. So, it is not possible to control it from RepeaterBook Connect.
+The ICOM 2730, 4100, 5100, 7100 and others have a CI-V interface and have been tested with RepeaterBook Connect. They can be connected via USB or Bluetooth (if fitted)
+We are working on Maps and Tap to Tune for Apple. Due to Apple restrictions Tap to Tune will only be for radios that can be controlled over Bluetooth. Either built in or via a third party interface. Android makes it much easier to develop Bluetooth and USB connections.
+Your RepeaterBook Connect subscription works on all Android devices signed in with the same Google account.
+RepeaterBook Connect Purchase fails to restore
+Ensure you have an active internet connection
+Close and restart the app
+From the top right menu select Settings, Utilities
+Note the last 5 digits of the ID.
+Select restore purchase
+Close and restart the app
+There may be a delay in restoring the purchase, but it should work
+If after an hour and a restart it has not been restored, please send me the last 5 digits of Purchase ID and we can investigate further.
+From the Android RepeaterBook app, select the top left menu, then RepeaterBook Connect.
+An info screen is displayed. With a button to join.
+Any questions just ask. I want to ensure everyone is happy with RepeaterBook Connect
+RepeaterBook Connect is a separate subscription to use extra features in the Android RepeaterBook app - Controlling various radios VFO, maps etc. Your RepeaterBook Connect subscription works on all Android devices signed in with the same Google account.
+When you sign up in the app for a RepeaterBook Connect subscription your Google account payment details are used
+I hope this clarifies things. Please ask if you have any questions, I am keen to ensure RepeaterBook Connect works well for you.
+Nicolas
-First sorry for the delay in getting back to you. A lot of life got in the way! The 710 support was only in the old Beta version.
-I am planning to wrap the connection options (Bluetooth and USB) for the various radios into a single annual in-app subscription called RepeaterBook Connect ($12 a year).
-Hams will be able to use their existing radios, existing USB interfaces etc and it will enable me to have more time for RB development, perhaps even get radios for testing.
-This is not for general publication yet. No huge secret, just don't want to get distracted with too many questions until a few more things are worked out!
-What do you think?