RepeaterBook offers a smartphone app for iOS and Android. You can download the app from:

• Apple App Store
• Google Play

The app is an “offline” app, which means it does not require a data connection to operate, once you have downloaded the app. It does require GPS to work fully.

The benefit of the offline architecture is the ability to locate repeaters near you without a data connection. In a true emergency or during backcountry travel, a data connection may not be available to you. The app will still function.

The app is updated about every two weeks with the database changes. Although the Repeaterbook.com web site is updated daily, the app doesn't immediately receive the updates. This is due to the offline architecture. So, if you see that a pending update is available for the app, you should download it immediately to receive all the latest repeater information updates.

RepeaterBook User Guide

RepeaterBook App FAQ - 26th Jan 2025

BlueCat - Connect your Yaesu or ICOM radio to RepeaterBook

Supported Radios

Menu, Bluetooth Set, scroll down to Bluetooth device Information, send me the BD Address:

Menu, Bluetooth Set
Bluetooth ON
Select Pairing Reception
The 2 minute countdown starts as the 705 waits for a pairing request from the RepeaterBook app

Menu
Select Connect BlueCAT
Select ICOM 705 from the list

Select Confirm

Select Pair
Connected message is displayed and repeater list displayed
Select a repeater to set your 705!

Once RepeaterBook has successfully paired once, you can set it to auto connect every time it starts. Menu
Settings
Select Auto Connect
Now providing your 705 is switched on first, when Repeaterbook starts it will auto connect

ICOM CI-V Address RBConnect uses the radios default CI-V address to keep things as straightforward as practicable. We will certainly look at a custom CI-V option, although there is the further complication that some features are/will be radio specific. Hams can also use the “ICOM Generic” option - which uses the broadcast 0 address, to help test CIV address issues, this provides just the basic functions.

The ICOM CI-V interface is used by RepeaterBook Connect to control ICOM radios. Unfortunately the ID880 does not have a ICOM CI-V interface. So, it is not possible to control it from RepeaterBook Connect. The ICOM 2730, 4100, 5100, 7100 and others have a CI-V interface and have been tested with RepeaterBook Connect. They can be connected via USB or Bluetooth (if fitted)

We are working on Maps and Tap to Tune for Apple. Due to Apple restrictions Tap to Tune will only be for radios that can be controlled over Bluetooth. Either built in or via a third party interface. Android makes it much easier to develop Bluetooth and USB connections.

RepeaterBook Connect Purchase fails to restore Ensure you have an active internet connection Close and restart the app From the top right menu select Settings, Utilities Note the last 5 digits of the ID. Select restore purchase Close and restart the app

There may be a delay in restoring the purchase, but it should work

If after an hour and a restart it has not been restored, please send me the last 5 digits of Purchase ID and we can investigate further.