HamWaves Sidekick vs Hose Live

HamWaves Sidekick is an indispensable app for all amateur radio operators. We never seem to have access to user manuals when we need them. Even when we do, programming instructions are sometimes hard to understand. HamWaves Sidekick was written to solve this problem. Using a clean, gesture enabled interface, it provides clear, easy to follow step-by-step instructions to explain basic programming for dozens of popular handheld and mobile radios. Programming instructions are always available for offline use. It is extremely helpful for ARES and RACES groups that may need to add frequencies to a wide variety of radios on the fly. The app also provides one button access to the user manual for each radio. It will automatically download if it hasn't already been downloaded before. You can download only those manuals you are interested in or download them all. Once the manual is downloaded it will be available for offline use. The app covers dozens of popular handheld and mobile radios as well a few popular scanners. Included, are instructions for radios from Yaesu, Kenwood, Icom, Alinco, Anytone, Wouxun, Baofeng, BTECH, Quangdheng, TYT, TIDRadio, Radioddity and more. The app also includes helpful reference information such as frequency allocations, CTCSS/DCS tabes, Allstar commands, APRS reference for APRS capable radios, Packet radio commands, and much more. Links to user manuals are carefully researched to always provide the best quality manuals available for public distribution. Users are encouraged to visit our website and let us know of other radios they would like to see included in the app. We'll be happy to add them! Family Sharing is supported. Dark mode is supported.

Hose Live is a modern iOS app for listening to and exploring DMR talkgroups on the BrandMeister network. The app shows active talkgroups, current speakers, country information, room history, favorites, nearby repeaters, and personal statistics. You can listen to talkgroups live, save callsigns as favorites, add personal notes, and keep a private logbook of stations you have heard. Hose Live is built for amateur radio operators, DMR enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clear and mobile way to explore the worldwide BrandMeister network. Features: Discover and listen to live talkgroups View current speakers and talkgroup history Save talkgroups and callsigns as favorites Add personal notes to callsigns Keep a private logbook of heard stations View personal listening and logbook statistics Find nearby repeaters Look up common amateur radio abbreviations Supports English and German Note: Hose Live is an independent project and does not store audio. The app uses publicly available or provided data sources and is intended for listening and informational purposes only.