# Beacon 73: APRS — Simple APRS Beaconing

> Simple APRS Beaconing (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID BRET SANDERS.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-73-aprs/id6814644335 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID BRET SANDERS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810519080)
- Category: Utilities, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-25
- Data updated: 2026-10-12
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-73-aprs/id6814644335/reviews.md

## What is Beacon 73?

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.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-01

Fixed location permission awareness
Improved station radius setting
Simplified unit settings
Improved APRS-IS connection error handling
Added more MIC-E device mappings

### 1.1 — 2026-09-25

Live Activity, showing beaconing activity on the lock screen or dynamic island.
Home screen redesign, to simplify further
Improvements to smart beaconing algorithm

### 1.0 — 2026-09-25

No release notes.

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