I'm happy to announce that Icom's Access Point Mode is now working properly on QnetGateway. As a result of the recent changes to the code, Terminal Mode should work better now too. Terminal and Access Point Mode are only available with the ID-51plus2, the ID-31plus and the IC-4100.

Terminal mode means your connected radio is essentially a RF-less node connect to QnetGateway. That is, the radio is providing the speaker, microphone, display and the AMBE<-->Voice vocoder. Terminal mode is a great way to operate if you are mobile. Install QnetGateway on a Raspberry Pi Zero W and tether it to your smart phone.

Access Point Mode will turn your Icom radio into a simplex repeater connected to QnetGateway. I recommend that you do not operate an Access Point radio at full power, especially if you are planning on connecting to a busy reflector or Smart Group. These radios were not designed to operate with the duty cycle of a repeater, however they should work quite well at their lowest power settings.

I am slightly thinking of getting an ICOM 4100A good prices on them at this time. SO, if I get one for home use what all do I exactly need to make it connect to QnetGateway I have a windows 10 computer. BTW we do not have any D-star repeaters in my area at this time. Also I am not using or have any hot spots of any kind. I assume once hooked up I can then use the radio to talk into the Gateway and out to whatever reflectors I would choose is this correct?? Please list in detail what if anything I would need to make this happen. Great detail is appreciated, thank you
Larry N8RGO

You need Linux to run QnetGateway. If you have to use your Windows systems, then you have to either install a virtual machine to get Linux, or set up you computer to dual boot Linux and Windows. A better choice would be to get a Raspberry Pi and learn how to use it. There are thousands of articles on the Web, including videos, to help you get started. Once your up and running on, you can go to and detailed instructions are there for installing and using QnetGateway.

If you going to then operate you 4100 in Terminal Mode to be able to access repeaters and reflectors from your home, that's overkill. Terminal Mode for a 4100 is best suited for mobile operation. If you are operating from your home, there are plenty of other ways to get connected, and some of them require little to no investment to get going.

Yes if I get the radio I will use it from home. So any more advice for using the radio from home to get on reflectors and things will be appreciated. I am using the peanut app with my cellphone at this time and I suppose waiting until he has the windows version here soon.

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Windows version of peanut has been out for a few days now.?