# RepeaterSTART Premium — Easy ham radio-repeater setup > Ham radio repeater map and programming tool with advanced search. (iPhone/iPad app by Great Maps LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterstart-premium/id6738314675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Great Maps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780151296) - Category: Reference - Price: $9.99 (on sale, was $14.99) - Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2024-12-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterstart-premium/id6738314675/reviews.md ## What is RepeaterSTART Premium? Repeater-START (Showing The Amateur Repeaters Tool) is a ham radio (and GMRS*) repeater map utilizing the repeaters at Hearham.com. This app lets you see nearby repeaters on a topo map, and on a list, sorted nearest first. Once updated, the app works online or offline. No cell service? power outage? - no problem! This premium version includes: * Search functionality to move map directly to any country or peak (internet required). * Search allows input of IARU Locator (maidenhead locator), even offline - move map to position and show nearby repeaters. * Look up location of other hams by callsign and move map directly to position (internet required). * Simple step by step instructions to program local repeaters on your radio. Anytone, Baofeng, Baofeng-mini, Retevis RT85/TYT UV88/Explorer QRZ-1, iCom, Quansheng, TIDRadio, Radioddity GD77/Baofeng 1801 DMR, Kenwood (TH-G71, TM-261, and TM-281) and Yaesu( VX-6, FT-4X, ft 25, ft-70, ft-65, ft-60, ft-2980) radios are supported with more coming soon... * GMRS and/or Ham (amateur radio) can be selected to show or hide, in the settings. (*GMRS repeaters list is available for Washington, Oregon, Idaho: https://hearham.com/GMRS) * Print out ability to print the step by step instructions to a networked printer. Missing repeater information? Don't panic - the database can be easily updated by adding the information at https://hearham.com/repeaters/add. Wrong information / unusable repeater? Add a comment to the repeater's page and an administrator will review and update the database as needed. ## Key features - Ham radio and GMRS repeater map - Offline map and list view - Search by country, peak, or IARU Locator - Look up ham locations by callsign - Step-by-step radio programming guides - Supports multiple popular radio models - Filter by GMRS or Ham repeaters ## Chart rankings - #79 in Top Paid · Reference (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (4 of 4) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterstart-premium/id6738314675/reviews.md ### 4/5 — I think I’m using it wrong *2026-02-22* I saw a demo at Rickreal, got the app last night, and I get some repeaters in the text list below the map, but I do not see any antenna icons on the map, and the “show” switches are “on” in settings. What else do I need to do as a new user? **Developer response:** You might have to wait a minute or two, quit and reopen the app on the first run sometimes. There are over 20,000 repeaters to load! If it still gives you issues do send an email with further details to contact@hearham.live, thank you. ### 5/5 — Good resource but UI needs some work *2026-01-22* It’s a great resource for Ham and GMRS repeaters. The UI is a bit cramped though. It’s would be helpful if the repeater details could optionally be hidden and the map window be made larger. Also, I could not find a filter to hide the inactive repeaters. Update: The option to hide inactive repeaters is now available and the developer replied to let know. **Developer response:** There is now an option to hide the inactive/unlinked ones. ### 4/5 — Good resource but UI needs some work *2025-09-04* It’s a great resource for Ham and GMRS repeaters. The UI is a bit cramped though. It’s would be helpful if the repeater details could optionally be hidden and the map window be made larger. Also, I could not find a filter to hide the inactive repeaters. **Developer response:** There is now an option to hide the inactive/unlinked ones. ### 4/5 — Suggestion *2024-12-11* Would be perfect if it told you how to program the repeater into memory. Something for the next update maybe? **Developer response:** This has been added for many of the radios now. ## Frequently asked questions about RepeaterSTART Premium ### What is RepeaterSTART Premium? RepeaterSTART Premium is a paid application designed for ham radio and GMRS operators. It provides a map and list of nearby repeaters, with advanced search capabilities and step-by-step guides for programming various radio models. ### Does RepeaterSTART Premium work offline? Yes, once updated, RepeaterSTART Premium works online or offline. This means you can access repeater information and programming guides even without a cell signal or internet connection. ### What radios are supported by RepeaterSTART Premium? RepeaterSTART Premium supports programming for Baofeng, Retevis RT85/TYT UV88/Explorer QRZ-1, iCom, Quansheng, TIDRadio, Radioddity GD77/Baofeng DMR, Kenwood (TH-G71 and TM-281), and Yaesu (VX-6, FT-4X, ft 25, ft-70, ft-65, ft-60, ft-2980) radios, with more to be added. ### How can I search for repeaters with RepeaterSTART Premium? The premium version allows you to search for repeaters by country, peak, or IARU Locator (maidenhead locator). You can also look up the location of other hams by their callsign. Internet is required for country/peak and callsign searches. ### Can I filter repeaters by type in RepeaterSTART Premium? Yes, in the settings, you can choose to show or hide GMRS and/or Ham (amateur radio) repeaters. The GMRS repeater list is currently available for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. ### What is the price of RepeaterSTART Premium? RepeaterSTART Premium is a paid application priced at $9.99. It offers a one-time purchase for access to all premium features. ### How often is RepeaterSTART Premium updated? The app was last updated on November 2, 2025, with version 1.0.8. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development from the developer, Great Maps LLC. ### What is the age rating for RepeaterSTART Premium? RepeaterSTART Premium has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.10 — 2026-07-03 Spotlight search for repeater by callsign. ### 1.0.9 — 2026-05-18 Tap on a tower on the map to see callsign of the repeater and status. ### 1.0.8 — 2025-11-02 Fix for missing fourth digit of frequency display. Improved search with maidenhead locator (IARU Locator) to directly jump center of map and results. Ability to search directly for a callsign, center map and find repeaters near other radio amateurs. ### 1.0.7 — 2025-10-06 Fixed search to work with both numeric (frequency) and text search for city/peak/POI. ### 1.0.6 — 2025-09-08 Updated offset display and a setting to hide inoperable repeaters. ## Apps similar to RepeaterSTART Premium | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [myGMRS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygmrs/id1482001008) | 3.5 (13) | Free | Reference | | [Satellite Tracker by Star Walk](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-tracker-by-star-walk/id1248172706) | 4.6 (69,547) | Free | Reference | | [RepeaterBook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repeaterbook/id606820166) | 4.2 (240) | Free | Reference | ## More apps by Great Maps LLC - [HF Pilot (Ham Radio/Shortwave)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hf-pilot-ham-radioshortwave/id6756332625) All apps by Great Maps LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1780151296 ## Related topics [anytone](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/anytone) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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