Packet Commander 4+

Terminal for Packet Radio

Island Magic Co.

    • 4.9 • 15 Ratings
    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

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Description

Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience for packet radio to your iPhone or iPad.

Try it free. The download includes 5 full connection sessions so you can explore the features and confirm compatibility before purchasing. After that, a purchase is required to continue connecting. Note: An amateur radio license is required to operate on the air.

Powerful Terminal
• Full-screen terminal for interacting with packet nodes and BBS over amateur radio
• Classic color themes inspired by iconic computers
• Adjustable fonts and layout for readability and screen efficiency
• YAPP protocol support for file transfers
• Dictation-ready for composing messages hands-free
• Smart filename selection — double tap to highlight and copy

Smarter Packet Connections
• Location-aware digipeater routing: automatically recalls the last-used path at each location
• Seamless iCloud sync for nodes and digipeaters across all your devices
• Compatible with popular packet node software including BPQ32, URONode, and others

Over-the-Air Monitor
Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format.
• Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for
• Search by address or content
• Export the log to a file for later analysis

Works with the Gear You Love
• Auto-discovery of Bluetooth and TCP TNCs, including Dire Wolf on DigiPi
• Automatic frequency set/restore on supported radios
• Built-in, high-performance 1200 baud AFSK software modem
• Optimized for VHF/UHF packet at both 1200 and 9600 baud

Compatible with the Following Radios and TNCs:

Radios with Built-in TNCs (Auto-sets and restores frequency on those radios)
· BTECH UV-PRO
· VERO VR-N76
· RADIODITY GA-5WB
· Kenwood TH-D74* / TH-D75*
· PicoAPRS V4

*Requires B.B. Link Bluetooth adapter

Portable KISS TNCs
· Mobilinkd TNC3 / TNC4
· LiNK500 TNC
· Dire Wolf Software TNC

Audio Interfaces (Using built-in software modem)
· Digirig Lite
· Digirig VOX PTT Cable


Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

What’s New

Version 1.1.0

New Monitor Tab
Connect to your radio and decode over-the-air traffic in real time. AX.25 frames are decoded and presented in an easy-to-read format.
• Filter traffic to display exactly what you’re looking for
• Search by address or content
• Export the log to a file for later analysis

Ratings and Reviews

4.9 out of 5
15 Ratings

15 Ratings

Tarbecue ,

So easy to use!

What a perfect manifestation of a much needed app that is easy to use. Just another example of Georges bringing ham radio to the 21st century.

Developer Response ,

🙏💚

JohnnyD-PH ,

Amazing!

Best thing to happen to Packet radio since Winlink. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Makes the TNC4 priceless now.

Developer Response ,

🙏💚

TH-D75A ,

Excellent

Packet Commander functions flawlessly and precisely as advertised. I am using it in conjunction with a BB Link and a Kenwood TH-D75A, and I am thoroughly satisfied with its performance.

Developer Response ,

🙏💚

App Privacy

The developer, Island Magic Co., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Linked to You

The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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