Beacon 73: APRS

Beacon 73: APRS

Simple APRS Beaconing

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Released
September 25, 2026
Updated
October 26, 2026

Background Location Access

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Beacon 73 makes sending your APRS position simple. Just open the app and start. SIMPLE BEACONING • Start or stop auto-beaconing from a clear, focused dashboard • Send your position immediately whenever you choose • See when your last beacon was sent and when the next one is due SMART TIMING Choose manual, timed, or movement-aware Smart beaconing. Beacon 73 can adapt beacon timing to your speed and direction. MAP AND TRACK • See nearby APRS station callsigns, icons, and status • View your current position and recent location track • Use a map to see other stations in real-time TRY IT SAFELY Demo Mode uses simulated data, does not request your location, and cannot transmit. Explore the app before entering your callsign. Beacon 73 connects to APRS-IS. Live operation requires a valid amateur radio callsign and APRS-IS passcode. Beacon 73 is not an emergency or safety service.
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What's New in Beacon 73

1.2.0

October 26, 2026

• Look up Canadian amateur-radio callsigns using public ISED data, alongside U.S. FCC records. • Choose a Light or Dark appearance in Settings. • See location and Live Activity permission status together under iOS Permissions. • Keep nearby stations current: stations leave the map and list after 35 minutes without an update. • Find Demo Mode at the bottom of Settings after setting up your callsign. • Support continued development with optional one-time tips.

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