Packet Commander
The Terminal App for AX.25 Packet Radio on iOS
Packet Commander brings a classic terminal experience to packet radio on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're exploring BBS systems or connecting to packet networks, it provides the robust command-line interface you need for your next radio adventure. Command the airwaves, right from your pocket!
Free trial. Test all features with your gear before you buy.
Features
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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
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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
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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
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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 Devices
- 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
- 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
*Requires B.B. Link adapter
Requirements
"It's great being able to connect to a packet node with nothing more than an iPhone and a radio with a Bluetooth TNC like the BTECH UV Pro."
The Tech Prepper
KT1RUN
"I’ve been wanting to do packet radio almost as long as I can remember… everything was set to try out the exciting new iPhone App from @islandmagicco. And I have to say; this is just too cool."
Get Out
LB5JJ
Game changer
This app works fantastic. I was easily able to connect to my bbs via BT to my Mobilinkd tnc from the car. It’s just what we iPhone users needed! Thank-you so much!
— VA7LM
Amazing!
Best thing to happen to Packet radio since Winlink. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Makes the TNC4 priceless now.
— JohnnyD-PH
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.
— KM6CQ
Awesome!
I am so glad that you got this out finally it works great.
— KK7ZZM
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.
— Tarbecue
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