Why i use the ICOM 7100 mobile (See description) bluecat dongle

[@stahpit1971]

OK that is a great feature! I recently purchased a 7100 but couldn't decide if I wanted to vehicle mount it or use it for pota activation's in a go box. This video has convinced me to replace the 706 with the 7100 in the vehicle.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Read the description of the video. An additional piece of hardware is required called blue cat

[@stahpit1971]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio Thanks I see they may be on back order will check into it further

[@kj7element276]

I was just talking to someone in the HRCC afterchat who is in the UK on discord who told me about this little device. Would love to get one of those for my 7100, seems way better than getting a separate GPR when I can just use the GPS on my phone instead. Thanks for the demo! 73

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks Steve I’m afraid they are only available at Martin Lynch in the UK. But I hope you can get one thanks

[@grant209]

I manually use Repeater Book all the time during my travels here in Australia which when visiting family can be a round trip between 1200 to 2400 kilometres, and love the idea behind the interface connection with Repeater Book and my IC-7100 via Bluetooth Toggle while traveling in My car . . . but, with the exchange rate between the GBP & AUS Dollar making the Icom Bluecat Repeater Controller and Postage from ML&S over Aus$200 . . . it puts the Bluecat Repeater Controller idea low on the nice to have list.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Chris, Great information on using the BlueCat adapter. Stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks don 73 mate

[@Andy2e0ree]

Great show Chris I do miss my 7100

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Andy, Made a SSB contact with Roly this morning while he was working UK contacts. Finally have him in the log on SSB. Have made many FT8 contacts with him. Stay safe my friend. 73 WJ3U

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks mate It’s never too late to get another one

[@mikedetmar]

Hello! I’m new to the channel. I have a 7100 and I’ve considered putting it in my van. What kind of antennas are you using for HF with your vehicle? Thank you! Also, I’ll start diving into your previous videos.

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Thanks for stopping by Mike. The aerials. Quite a selection. I use ham sticks for most bands. I use the slide winder dx coil with a military whip on top. I use the Moonraker md7400 MD 7400 which covers everything 7 MHz to50 MHz. I have two resonant aerials which are very small and discreet for40 m and 20 m. They are called Diamond hf40 and diamond HF20. And stay tuned I am testing a new aerial which is not out yet which covers 80 m to 6m

[@ericlessard2117]

I own 2 they are great rigs

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Yes they are very unique great form factor and functionality

[@ericlessard2117]

@@digitalanaloguehamradio I'd like to know where to buy one of these units and do they make adapters so I can keep my GPS unit plugged in as well???

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

@@ericlessard2117 The link is in the description of the video it says in the title thanks

[@billcullison2933]

Their website says you can use it when using an LGD tuner. Has anyone used a 7100 and LDG tuner combined with the Blue Cat?

[@alanwillbourne5511]

I read that, I have been searching and still have not seen any thing. I think may be it would be only some models. I know I have no connectors on my ATU that I could plug my BlueCat into?

[@johnk8091]

Be careful of that screen protector, it can make your rig do some strange things LOL. I use my 7100 without plastic on it - it is designed to be used without one

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

Ha ha JON I know exactly what you’re saying. I still can’t believe it to this date what happened. It really was acting like a hardware fault

[@jellyheed]

How did you connect the phone to the radio?

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

There is an additional piece of hardware which is Bluetooth enabled it connects with the radio here is the link to get one

[@digitalanaloguehamradio]

www.hamradio.co.uk/accessories-bluecat-radio-interface/zero10/bluecat-adaptor-to-connect-icom-radios-pd-5288.php

[@alanwillbourne5511]

why dont you show how you connect bluecat to your radio?