B.B. Link Adapter - Access the Kenwood TH-D75 built-in TNC from your iPhone

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Meet B.B. Link, the adapter that connects iPhones and iPads to Kenwood TH-D75 and TH-D74 radios. With it, iOS applications like RadioMail can fully utilize the radio's built-in KISS TNC packet modem. Plug it into the USB-C port of the phone, turn your radio on, and you're set.

[@jimlarson4899]

Mine is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Just receive the D75 about 3 days ago. Cool new things to learn.

[@rong8955]

Just got mine to use with my D75a. Plugged it into power, downloaded the apps, and got packet win link going in no time!

[@islandmagicco]

🙏💜

[@chrisdant1509]

Just ordered mine, KM6KDZ!

[@joeyoung6908]

I also just ordered one!

[@on4vrt]

We need this in Europe too!

[@islandmagicco]

I'd like that too. Right now with USPS the shipping cost to Europe, plus duties, taxes, and other import fees comes up to more than the price for the device.

[@chrissmart9761]

Awesome! Great drum track too!

[@ghostmandka5498]

Ok, we need a ❤ button instead of the like button. Thanks for your hard work!!!

[@ch716]

That looks fantastic!

[@islandmagicco]

It is! 😜

[@aa5unmarty905]

It really is that easy!

[@islandmagicco]

Indeed!

[@Aaron-ck5gk]

Will the adapter fit an iPhone with a case on it?

[@islandmagicco]

The adapter provides about 2mm of clearance when plugged in. If your case is unusually thick, you may need to remove it for a proper fit. On the product page, you can see a picture from NU8H using it on an iPhone 15 with what looks like the bumper style case.

[@kyoclim240]

want about yaesu ftm500? It does have the Bluetooth connection as well

[@islandmagicco]

Does it expose a KISS TNC on Bluetooth? I could not find any indication that it does.

[@MarkReisman]

Ordered!

[@islandmagicco]

Mahalo. Appreciate the support.

[@MarkReisman]

Just received and works better than expected!

[@abdalrahmanmohamad]

Does it allow iphone to act as walkitalki ?

[@islandmagicco]

No. It allows iOS applications to access the radio's built-in KISS TNC for packet data use. It's not suited for voice.

[@stephenprovost1348]

ordered mine. website says out of stock. anyone know when the next batch arrives?

[@islandmagicco]

Wow, you guys really love this item! It's flown off the shelves, and we're currently out of stock. Orders placed today (May 13) will ship by end of the week. Beyond that, if you place a pre-order, you're in line to get it as soon as we build the next batch. Just a heads up though, it takes a bit of time to get everything just right. We need to procure all the parts and put them together, which means it will take a few weeks before your pre-order gets dispatched.

[@islandmagicco]

All pre-orders have been fulfilled and adapter is back in stock.

[@thetimfilm0812]

What ios app do i need to use this dongle with the kenwood d75 in tnc mode?

[@islandmagicco]

Any apps that follow the github.com/hessu/aprs-specs/blob/master/BLE-KISS-API.md specification will know how to discover and utilize the TNC over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Currently they are three available in the App Store: RadioMail for Winlink email, aprs.fi and PocketPacket for APRS position reporting and sending text messages.

[@thetimfilm0812]

@@islandmagicco Thank you. last question, can this also be used on a macbook air?

[@islandmagicco]

You don't need an adapter for macOS as they support the Bluetooth SPP profile, which iOS doesn't. With your Macbook, you can pair with the D75 directly via Bluetooth or via USB if you prefer.

[@thetimfilm0812]

@@islandmagicco Thank you. do you have a recommendation for macOS apps?

[@islandmagicco]

Depends what you want to do. There are not that many native macOS apps that deal with packet data. QTH is a great macOS app for APRS.

[@503Nick]

I see this and I want it for the vrn7500

[@islandmagicco]

AFAIK that radio does not have a KISS TNC

[@inray]

The most modern and most expensive handheld transceiver ever made, and it does not support the low energy BT protocol that has been around for fourteen years...

[@islandmagicco]

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