FAQ

Will Packet Commander work with my iPhone?

See the list of supported iPhones.

Will it work with my iPad?

See the list of supported iPads.

Can I use Packet Commander on more than one device?

Yes. You can use the same license on any device that is signed in with your Apple ID.

What about older devices or iOS versions?

Packet Commander is built to take advantage of modern features available in iOS 18.x. As a result, older devices and iOS versions are not supported and will not be in the future.

Will there ever be an Android version?

No.

Are Apple Silicon Macs supported?

No. Packet Commander is designed with portability in mind and is optimized for iPhone and iPad use only.

Is my XYZ radio supported?

Only if it exposes a TNC over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) in a way that complies with the BLE KISS TNC specification. Otherwise, it is not compatible.

Does Packet Commander work with Digirig?

Yes, some models are supported. However, due to iOS USB restrictions, traditional soundcard models like the Digirig Mobile cannot be used for PTT control. Only the Digirig Lite and Digirig VOX cable are supported.

Why can’t the Kenwood TH-D74 or TH-D75 pair directly via Bluetooth?

The Kenwood TH-D74/D75 uses the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) to expose its internal KISS TNC. Unfortunately, Apple does not allow iOS apps to use SPP; it only permits Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This creates an incompatibility.

To work around this, the B.B. Link adapter was created. It acts as a bridge, converting SPP to BLE so that your Kenwood radio can communicate with Packet Commander.