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Bluetooth Yaesu Cat Interface

VE2DX All Messages By This Member #52266 Hey Gang, if you'r interested I got some YC1-BT (Yaesu Cat Bluetooth interface) They are very small, self powered Yaesu Cat interfaces for the FT-8X7 Series (817, 857, 897) Drop Me an email ve2dx@... if interrested or drop by -- 73 Richard VE2DX Lead Designer and President WWW.VE2DX.COM ”From Canada 2 the World!” ve2dx@...
vaclav_sal All Messages By This Member #52267 Are you for real for $50? US ? I would be interested if 1. the? price be more reasonable 2. guaranteed to plug in and stay plugged in - ?I have one and it just wont fit snugly and stay? piuged in .
david lang All Messages By This Member #52268 there are various bluetooth yeasu cat interfaces available, (including these on ebay for $15 ) But only the bluecat module is compatible with the repeaterbook app (apparently the app looks for a specific name bluetooth name). Is your module on this approved list does anyone have a contact with repeaterbook that would be able to get them to consider expanding the compatibility? The guy in England who makes the bluecat has been out of stock for almost two years now (that I know of) David Lang toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, vaclav_sal via groups.io wrote: Are you for real for $50? US ? I would be interested if1. the? price be more reasonable 2. guaranteed to plug in and stay plugged in -?I have one and it just wont fit snugly and stay? piuged in .
John All Messages By This Member #52269 David, As the BlueCat software is free to use, the "deep pockets" price of his Bluetooth unit would help compensate him for all his efforts. Think of the unit as the old computer dongle of days gone by. The software is great and I would think even better with the module, I can see this setup if you travel a lot, but for me and many others, once the repeaters where you are liable to rome are programmed into your rig, the combo quickly becomes redundant. But in the UK and Europe where restrictions differ to North America, a two hour drive could cover three possibly four countries while we would still be in the same State or Province. John VE7KKQ toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:11 PM david lang <david@...> wrote: there are various bluetooth yeasu cat interfaces available, (including these on ebay for $15 ) But only the bluecat module is compatible with the repeaterbook app (apparently the app looks for a specific name bluetooth name). Is your module on this approved list does anyone have a contact with repeaterbook that would be able to get them to consider expanding the compatibility? The guy in England who makes the bluecat has been out of stock for almost two years now (that I know of) David Lang On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, vaclav_sal via wrote: > Are you for real for $50? US ? > I would be interested if1. the? price be more reasonable > 2. guaranteed to plug in and stay plugged in -?I have one and it just wont fit snugly and stay? piuged in . >
J.D. Barron All Messages By This Member #52270 Check out Repeaterbook.com on Facebook. The owner, Nicolas Pike, Is a nice guy and sell through his UK dealer. He sells the "Dongles" to help offset the expense of maintaining RepeaterBook. He has a Beta version that I have used to interface the Kenwood TS-D710(G) unit as well as the Icom and Yaesu. I don't believe that this is offered in the regular RepeaterBook APP yet. I have used the Bluetooth dongles with the IC-7100 and the TS-D710(G) and it has worked quite well.? Each Bluetooth Dongle MAC address is coded in the RepeaterBook APP so while a generic Chinese unit might communicate with the radio via Bluetooth the RepeaterBook will not download the data to setup the radio for the repeater. JD.? KE4MD
david lang All Messages By This Member #52271 I live in Southern California, a 2 hour drive some days may only get me 30 miles :-) but I travel enough that I would love the ability to lookup 'what is in my area' and add it to the radio. I would be willing to pay to support the software, I would be willing to buy the bluecat hardware as a proxy. But it's not available. And that's the point where I start fighting vocally against hardware lock-in. This new device that started this thread is available in limited numbers, and it's windows 10 only for the software, that's two strikes against it (if it is locked in the way the bluecat is with repeaterbook) I'd much rather support software developers directly than indirectly via hardware lockin. Eventually the hardware will no longer be available. David Lang toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, John wrote: David, As the BlueCat software is free to use, the "deep pockets" price of his Bluetooth unit would help compensate him for all his efforts. Think of the unit as the old computer dongle of days gone by. The software is great and I would think even better with the module, I can see this setup if you travel a lot, but for me and many others, once the repeaters where you are liable to rome are programmed into your rig, the combo quickly becomes redundant. But in the UK and Europe where restrictions differ to North America, a two hour drive could cover three possibly four countries while we would still be in the same State or Province. John VE7KKQ On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:11 PM david lang <david@...> wrote: there are various bluetooth yeasu cat interfaces available, (including these on ebay for $15 ) But only the bluecat module is compatible with the repeaterbook app (apparently the app looks for a specific name bluetooth name). Is your module on this approved list does anyone have a contact with repeaterbook that would be able to get them to consider expanding the compatibility? The guy in England who makes the bluecat has been out of stock for almost two years now (that I know of) David Lang On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, vaclav_sal via groups.io wrote: Are you for real for $50 US ? I would be interested if1. the price be more reasonable 2. guaranteed to plug in and stay plugged in - I have one and it just wont fit snugly and stay piuged in .
david lang All Messages By This Member #52272 don't use facebook. I've looked at I'd buy the bluecat dongle, but I can't. sell a code that can be put in the app to enable additional dongles if it's a matter of getting money to support the app (also, setup a patreon account or similar so that people can contribute on an ongoing basis) David Lang toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, J.D. Barron wrote: Check out Repeaterbook.com on Facebook. The owner, Nicolas Pike, Is a nice guy and sell through his UK dealer. He sells the "Dongles" to help offset the expense of maintaining RepeaterBook. He has a Beta version that I have used to interface the Kenwood TS-D710(G) unit as well as the Icom and Yaesu. I don't believe that this is offered in the regular RepeaterBook APP yet. I have used the Bluetooth dongles with the IC-7100 and the TS-D710(G) and it has worked quite well. Each Bluetooth Dongle MAC address is coded in the RepeaterBook APP so while a generic Chinese unit might communicate with the radio via Bluetooth the RepeaterBook will not download the data to setup the radio for the repeater. JD. KE4MD
John All Messages By This Member #52273 I agree with you, David. I drive most frequently twice a month to the next town, 45 min. then back home. Not in the cards for me, but that is my situation, in fact, I don't have a rig in the car at all. Stay safe. John VE7KKQ toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:41 PM david lang <david@...> wrote: I live in Southern California, a 2 hour drive some days may only get me 30 miles :-) but I travel enough that I would love the ability to lookup 'what is in my area' and add it to the radio. I would be willing to pay to support the software, I would be willing to buy the bluecat hardware as a proxy. But it's not available. And that's the point where I start fighting vocally against hardware lock-in. This new device that started this thread is available in limited numbers, and it's windows 10 only for the software, that's two strikes against it (if it is locked in the way the bluecat is with repeaterbook) I'd much rather support software developers directly than indirectly via hardware lockin. Eventually the hardware will no longer be available. David Lang On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, John wrote: > David, > > As the BlueCat software is free to use, the "deep pockets" price of his > Bluetooth unit would help compensate him for all his efforts. > > Think of the unit as the old computer dongle of days gone by. > > The software is great and I would think even better with the module, I can > see this setup if you travel a lot, but for me and many others, once the > repeaters where you are liable to rome are programmed into your rig, the > combo quickly becomes redundant. > > But in the UK and Europe where restrictions differ to North America, a two > hour drive could cover three possibly four countries while we would still > be in the same State or Province. > > John > VE7KKQ > > > On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:11 PM david lang <david@...> wrote: > >> there are various bluetooth yeasu cat interfaces available, (including >> these on >> ebay for $15 ) >> >> But only the bluecat module is compatible with the repeaterbook app >> (apparently >> the app looks for a specific name bluetooth name). Is your module on this >> approved list >> >> does anyone have a contact with repeaterbook that would be able to get >> them to >> consider expanding the compatibility? The guy in England who makes the >> bluecat >> has been out of stock for almost two years now (that I know of) >> >> David Lang >> >> On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, vaclav_sal via wrote: >> >>> Are you for real for $50? US ? >>> I would be interested if1. the? price be more reasonable >>> 2. guaranteed to plug in and stay plugged in - I have one and it just >> wont fit snugly and stay? piuged in . >>> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > >
John All Messages By This Member #52274 Good idea. John toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:44 PM david lang <david@...> wrote: don't use facebook. I've looked at I'd buy the bluecat dongle, but I can't. sell a code that can be put in the app to enable additional dongles if it's a matter of getting money to support the app (also, setup a patreon account or similar so that people can contribute on an ongoing basis) David Lang On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, J.D. Barron wrote: > Check out Repeaterbook.com on Facebook. The owner, Nicolas Pike, Is a nice guy and sell through his UK dealer. He sells the "Dongles" to help offset the expense of maintaining RepeaterBook. > He has a Beta version that I have used to interface the Kenwood TS-D710(G) unit as well as the Icom and Yaesu. I don't believe that this is offered in the regular RepeaterBook APP yet. > I have used the Bluetooth dongles with the IC-7100 and the TS-D710(G) and it has worked quite well. > Each Bluetooth Dongle MAC address is coded in the RepeaterBook APP so while a generic Chinese unit might communicate with the radio via Bluetooth the RepeaterBook will not download the data to setup the radio for the repeater. > > JD. > KE4MD > > > > > >
VE2DX All Messages By This Member #52275 Guys if are going to compare mine to Chinese junk... please do the same with the blue cat,,, it looks like straight out of eBay and cheaper, larger lower speed... mine is smaller, faster 9600 and can make it faster just ask... solid in the port, user friendly... and will work with any standard Bluetooth pc, tablet or cellphone... any serial ct62 based software... and less expensive then the blue cat... thanks -- 73 Richard VE2DX Lead Designer and President WWW.VE2DX.COM ”From Canada 2 the World!” ve2dx@...
J.D. Barron All Messages By This Member #52276 No need to denigrate the efforts from Nicholas Pike and his unit's link to RepeaterBook. Yes he does use a Bluetooth from a Chinese source (The source of most Bluetooth serial chips anyway), but he has done the work on integrating these into HIS RepeaterBook for those who want to be able to automatically download the repeater setup to their compatible radio. He has put a great deal of time and effort into this overall product and it is a great resource for the Amateur community. If you look at the price and the need for each step to at least cover their costs the $50 is, in my mind, justified and not out of line with the VE2DX cost of $50 + $15 shipping with no ability to upload Repeaterbook settings. Bu the way the basic speed of these Chinese chips is 9600 baud. The standard speed of the BlueCat is also 9600 baud, just like the VE2DX unit. My guess is VE2DX uses the very same Bluetooth module as the BlueCat under it's black plastic case. Perhaps a better Mini-DIN plug, perhaps not. While the BlueCat uses a cable on the dongle for more flexibility in locating the device the VE2DX unit is directly pugged into the port and may be hit and bent in use. Your mileage may vary. Nicholas worked with me to build a RS-232 Bluetooth interface for my TM-D710G and was very helpful and cooperative throughout the process. Support the RepeaterBook as you can make a donation on the website or perhaps buy the Dongle from the UK distributor.? I am sure the VE2DX makes a nice interface (without the RepeaterBook link), but going out of your way to call the BlueCat "Chinese Junk" is unfair and misleading. It depends on just what functions you are looking for. I have used the BlueCat with my IC-7100 and TM-D710 and it does just exactly what it is meant to do. If you want to buy a BlueCat they are available from : https://www.hamradio.co.uk/accessories-bluecat-radio-interface/mydel/bluecat-repeater-controller-for-yaesu-pd-4899.php
david lang All Messages By This Member #52277 The BlueCAt operates at 38400 according to and has been out of stock for almost two years that I've been watching it. They hav the 4800 baud version for the yt-100 in stock, but not the faster one for the 875 I don't think he was calling the BlueCAT 'chinese junk', I think he was referring to the ebay version I linked to for $15. David Lang toggle quoted message Show quoted text On Thu, 20 Jan 2022, J.D. Barron wrote: No need to denigrate the efforts from Nicholas Pike and his unit's link to RepeaterBook. Yes he does use a Bluetooth from a Chinese source (The source of most Bluetooth serial chips anyway), but he has done the work on integrating these into HIS RepeaterBook for those who want to be able to automatically download the repeater setup to their compatible radio. He has put a great deal of time and effort into this overall product and it is a great resource for the Amateur community. If you look at the price and the need for each step to at least cover their costs the $50 is, in my mind, justified and not out of line with the VE2DX cost of $50 + $15 shipping with no ability to upload Repeaterbook settings. Bu the way the basic speed of these Chinese chips is 9600 baud. The standard speed of the BlueCat is also 9600 baud, just like the VE2DX unit. My guess is VE2DX uses the very same Bluetooth module as the BlueCat under it's black plastic case. Perhaps a better Mini-DIN plug, perhaps not. While the BlueCat uses a cable on the dongle for more flexibility in locating the device the VE2DX unit is directly pugged into the port and may be hit and bent in use. Your mileage may vary. Nicholas worked with me to build a RS-232 Bluetooth interface for my TM-D710G and was very helpful and cooperative throughout the process. Support the RepeaterBook as you can make a donation on the website or perhaps buy the Dongle from the UK distributor. I am sure the VE2DX makes a nice interface (without the RepeaterBook link), but going out of your way to call the BlueCat "Chinese Junk" is unfair and misleading. It depends on just what functions you are looking for. I have used the BlueCat with my IC-7100 and TM-D710 and it does just exactly what it is meant to do. If you want to buy a BlueCat they are available from :
VE2DX All Messages By This Member #52278 Edited I think this conversation is a dead end... I spend a lot of time making things to help hams all over... Sry if you guys don't like them... 73 Richard VE2DX Lead Designer and President WWW.VE2DX.COM ”From Canada 2 the World!” ve2dx@...
Philip - K4PO All Messages By This Member #52279 开云体育 Try Repeater Book on you cell.? That app provides nearby repeater info based on GPS location data.? Don’t know if available for Apple though Apple seems to have everything.?? Regards, Phil / K4PO ? ?

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