Using APRSdroid with the Kenwood TM-D710 via Bluetooth

Quick afternoon project to hook the TM-D710 up to a Galaxy Tab 2 8.0 I recently mounted in the car. APRSdroid can consume and display waypoints using the Kenwood proprietary format outputted by the radio, all that was needed was to get the data to the tablet.

For this, a small Bluetooth - serial adaptor was mounted in a project box. It’s a variation of the popular “HC-05” module as was labelled “BTM-05”. It includes both a MAX232 and a voltage regulator, so nothing further was required for power and data.

Mounted in the project box with connectors for quick removal if required.

Output from radio displayed in APRSdroid.