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RS-MS3A on Windows Pc

Developed By: Icom Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 72 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	1.41
Size	2.3 MB
Release Date	September 11, 24
Category	Communication Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (1)]
What's New: -Compatible with Android 14. [see more]
Description from Developer: [Features] The RS-MS3A is an Android device application designed to expand the DV mode capability of a D-STAR transceiver using a Terminal or an Access Point mode. These modes enab... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download RS-MS3A and install on Windows PC. RS-MS3A is free Communication app, developed by Icom Inc.. Latest version of RS-MS3A is 1.41, was released on 2024-09-11 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of RS-MS3A is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 72 users, 12 users had rated it 5*, 36 users had rated it 1*.

How to install RS-MS3A on Windows?

Instruction on how to install RS-MS3A on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install RS-MS3A on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install RS-MS3A using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "RS-MS3A" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install RS-MS3A on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "RS-MS3A" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.41.

Download RS-MS3A 1.41 on Windows PC – 2.3 MB

[Features]
The RS-MS3A is an Android device application designed to expand the DV mode capability of a D-STAR transceiver using a Terminal or an Access Point mode.
These modes enable D-STAR operations by sending signals from the D-STAR transceiver over the Internet, even when that transceiver is out of range of a D-STAR repeater. The transceiver sends your voice signals using an Internet, LTE, or 5G network, through an Android device.

1. Terminal mode
By operating the D-STAR transceiver through the Android device, you can contact other D-STAR transceivers.
In the Terminal mode, the transceiver will not transmit an RF signal, even if [PTT] is held down, because the microphone audio signal is transmitted through an Internet, LTE, or 5G network.

2. Access Point mode
In this mode, the D-STAR transceiver functions as a Wireless LAN access point.
The D-STAR transceiver repeats the received signal from the Android device, to other D-STAR transceivers.
Refer to the instruction manual (PDF) for setting details. The instruction manual can be downloaded from the ICOM web site.
(URL: http://www.icom.co.jp/world/support/download/manual/index.php)

[Device requirements]
1 Android 8.0 or later
2 Touch screen Android device
3 USB On-The-Go (OTG) host function
4 Public IP address

[Usable transceivers] (As of Oct 2023)
- ID-31A PLUS or ID-31E PLUS
- ID-4100A or ID-4100E
- ID-50 *1
- ID-51A or ID-51E (“PLUS2” only)
- ID-52 *1
- IC-705 *1
- IC-905 *1
- IC-9700
* An data cable is also required.
*1 Supported in RS-MS3A Ver.1.31 or later.

Note:
- This application operates on Android devices as a gateway server on the D-STAR system. Therefore, a public IP address must be set on either the Android device or the Wireless LAN router.
- Ask your mobile carrier or ISP for a public IP address. According to the contract, communication charges and/or communication packet limits may occur.
- Ask your mobile carrier, ISP, or manufacturer of your Android device or router about public IP setting details.
- ICOM does not guarantee the RS-MS3A will function with all Android devices.
- Turn OFF the Wireless LAN function when communicating through a LTE or 5G network.
- The RS-MS3A may not be usable due to conflicts with other applications installed on your Android device.
- The RS-MS3A may not be usable, even if your Android device supports the USB OTG host function.
- Depending on your Android device, the power that is supplied to the USB terminal may be interrupted while in the display sleep mode or the power saving mode. In that case, remove the “Screen timeout” check mark on the Application Setting screen of the RS-MS3A. Set the sleep function on your Android device to OFF, or to the longest time period.
- Operate your transceiver with the RS-MS3A in compliance with appropriate regulations.
- ICOM recommends that you operate them with a club station license.

-Compatible with Android 14.

Allows applications to open network sockets.