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Kenwood TM-D750 and iPhone compatibility
The new Kenwood TM-D750 includes a built-in KISS TNC for 1200/9600 baud packet, accessible over Bluetooth.
Unfortunately, based on Kenwood’s manual and early user reports, the TM-D750 does not appear to support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for access to its built-in TNC. This means iPhone apps cannot connect to the built-in TNC over Bluetooth.
This is not something RadioMail, Radio Messenger, or Packet Commander can work around. Kenwood needs to provide a BLE interface that iOS apps can access.
This same limitation exists with the TH-D74 and TH-D75, and now continues with the TM-D750. It’s disappointing that Kenwood continues to exclude iPhone users from accessing an otherwise very useful built-in KISS TNC.
If iPhone support matters to you, please let Kenwood know. Contact their support team and, ultimately, vote with your dollars.
The collection
Beautiful, intentional tools that bring you joy.
RadioMail
Off-grid email over amateur radio.
Send and receive email with your radio using the Winlink network.
★ 4.8 iPhone, iPad & Mac Learn more →
Radio Messenger
Off-grid messaging over amateur radio.
Send and receive short messages, position reports, and more with your radio.
★ 5.0 iPhone, iPad & Mac Learn more →
Packet Commander
The portable terminal app for packet radio.
Explore message boards over amateur radio with a full-screen terminal.
★ 4.9 iPhone & iPad Learn more →
Transceive
AllStarLink, on your Mac.
Connect to the AllStarLink network and manage your node from anywhere, with outstanding audio.
★ 4.7 Mac Learn more →
A passion project.
Island Magic is the work of Georges, callsign WH6AZ, a software engineer and amateur radio enthusiast. The mission is simple: build software for amateur radio that feels at home on Apple devices, and get you on the air whether you are an experienced operator or just getting started.
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What is Island Magic Co.? +
Island Magic Co. is a small studio that makes amateur radio apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Each app is designed to be beautiful, reliable, and a joy to use over the air.
Do I need an amateur radio license? +
Yes. A valid amateur radio license is required to transmit with our apps. Some features can be explored without a license, but on-air use is reserved for licensed operators.
Where do I get help or share ideas? +
Join the support forum to ask questions, get help, and suggest features. It is the best place to reach us and other operators.
What happened to the B.B. Link adapter? +
The B.B. Link adapter has been discontinued. We keep a reference page with the configurator app, the operator manual, and answers to common questions for existing owners.
Join the conversation.
Operators help operators. Ask questions, share setups, and shape what we build next on the support forum.
Visit the forumB.B. Link has been sunset. The adapter is no longer for sale, but support resources remain available.
B.B. Link resources