Packet Commander
Packet Commander is a terminal application for iOS designed to facilitate packet radio communication with nodes and BBS systems. It distinguishes itself through location-aware digipeater routing and iCloud synchronization, modernizing the classic packet radio experience for mobile users.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Licensed amateur radio operators looking to manage packet radio connections via iPhone or iPad.
Key features
Provides a full-screen terminal with customizable color themes, fonts, and layout for interacting with packet nodes.
Automatically recalls and applies the last-used digipeater path based on the user's current location.
Maintains consistent node and digipeater configurations across all connected Apple devices.
Enables file transfer capabilities directly within the terminal environment.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
4 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
Island Magic Co.
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How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Where is it heading?
Bottom line
The app offers a specialized, mobile-first terminal interface for amateur radio packet operations with a trial-based freemium model.
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