Comparison

Kxx Programmer's Reference vs Ham Radio US Band Plan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Kxx Programmer's Reference

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Kxx Programmer's Guide is a handy reference to the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3 & KX2 radios programming language in an easy to use iPhone/iPad format. It combines programmer reference information from the K3, K3S, KX3 and KX2 Owner's Manuals and Firmware Revisions to make it easy to find the information you need to program your radio.

About

Ham Radio US Band Plan

This app provides a comprehensive and user-friendly reference to the official US ham radio bands, including FCC rules and band-specific regulations. It's designed for hams of all license classes, offering visual charts and license-based plans for easy understanding of operating privileges. Useful for everyday operators, contesters, and emergency communications.

Highlights
  • Instant US ham radio band plan reference
  • Graphical band charts
  • License-based band plans (Technician, General, Extra)
  • ARRL Gentleman's Agreements
  • US callsign lookup
  • Offline use
  • Reference for additional radio services (CB, FRS, GMRS, etc.)
Features
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Whether you’re operating during ARRL Field Day, chasing contacts for POTA, calling CQ in your ham shack, or just checking FCC rules on the go, this app gives you a complete and easy-to-use reference to the official US ham radio bands. Designed with clarity and speed in mind, this mobile bandplan fieldguide is built for hams of all license classes—Technician, General, and Extra. It’s more than just a chart: it’s a visual and functional tool that helps you understand your operating privileges based on your class and location (ITU Region 2 – United States). Many of the band specific part 97 rules are included. Why Choose This App? • Great for everyday operators and weekend contesters alike • Keeps you compliant with FCC laws and frequency rules • Useful during emergency communications, ARRL events, and field operations • Perfect for learning band privileges, if you’re studying for your Technician or General license * Great if you are into Short Wave Listening, SWL Features for Every Ham Operator: • Instant reference to the US ham radio band plan – Quickly see what frequencies you can use, sorted by license class • Graphical band charts – Visual layouts of each amateur radio band make it easy to find your segment and understand frequency allocations • Current band and RF conditions - Tables and LUF and MUF maps • License-based band plans – Tailored displays for Technician, General, and Extra licensees or any of the legacy license classes (Novice and Advanced) • ARRL Gentleman’s Agreements – Includes voluntary usage suggestions adopted by the ARRL to promote smooth operation • Support for seasonal contests – Great for Field Day or Parks on the Air, POTA, when you need fast access to band data to know where you are allowed to operate in a congested band. • US callsign lookup – Quickly identify hams by their callsign using the built-in lookup using our callsign database. • Includes additional radio services – View allocated bands and channels for non-ham services like:  • CB (Citizens Band Radio)  • FRS (Family Radio Service)  • GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service)  • Maritime Radiofacsimile broadcasts  • MURS (Multi-Use Radio Service)  • NOAA Weather Radio  • NIST Time & Frequency signals  • USAF Messages (HFGCS) • Offline use – Designed to work even in remote locations with no cell service Feedback Welcome This app is built by a fellow ham who cares deeply about utility and accuracy. If you have a feature suggestion, see something off, or just want to say thanks, feel free to email me or leave a review. Your input helps improve the experience for every ham out there.

Screenshots

Kxx Programmer's Reference3 screens
Ham Radio US Band Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ham Radio US Band Plan at Free against Kxx Programmer's Reference's $3.99. Kxx Programmer's Reference's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Ham Radio US Band Plan is free to download; Kxx Programmer's Reference costs $3.99 up front. Ham Radio US Band Plan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Kxx Programmer's Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Kxx Programmer's Reference versus Ham Radio US Band Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKxx Programmer's ReferenceHam Radio US Band Plan
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.116.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike Downs, ks7dBioRust Studios

In-app purchases

None

Kxx Programmer's Reference

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Ham Radio US Band Plan

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove ads$4.99
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Kxx Programmer's Reference free?
Kxx Programmer's Reference costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ham Radio US Band Plan free?
Ham Radio US Band Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kxx Programmer's Reference or Ham Radio US Band Plan have ads?
Ham Radio US Band Plan shows ads; Kxx Programmer's Reference does not.

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