Terminal
File Transfer
Packet Commander supports the YAPP protocol for sending and receiving files over packet radio. To send a file, tap the top-right ··· menu, select Send File…, and use the file picker to choose your file.
To receive a file, simply issue the YAPP filename command to start the transfer.
Tip: Double-tap a file name in the terminal to quickly select and copy it.
Voice Dictation
Use voice dictation to compose longer messages without typing. Tap the microphone icon on the keyboard to activate system dictation. Tap it again to stop. You can make any corrections before hitting Send to transmit the message over the air.
Auto Capitalization
Packet Commander can automatically capitalize the first letter of sentences as you type. This makes messages easier to read and more polished. The feature is on by default. To toggle it, long press the keyboard icon.
Most packet node commands are not case-sensitive, so capitalization shouldn’t cause issues—but if you run into problems, try turning this setting off.
Auto Correction
You can enable or disable autocorrect while typing in the terminal. It helps fix typos automatically but may occasionally change a command unintentionally. This feature is off by default. To toggle it, long press the keyboard icon.
Theme
Customize the terminal to your liking. Choose from several retro-inspired color themes, each designed for readability and a touch of nostalgia. You can also adjust the font size for comfort or screen space.
Go to Settings > Terminal Appearance to select your theme and font preferences.
Clearing Terminal
To clear the terminal screen, tap the ··· menu and choose Clear Terminal. This only clears the current display—it won’t affect your connection or session data.
Special Characters
Packet radio nodes typically support only the ISO-8859-1 character set (also known as Latin-1). Special symbols like curly quotes, emojis, or non-Latin characters aren’t supported. If you paste text containing unsupported characters, they will be filtered out automatically.