Best Vhf Radio Apps

VHF at Sea: SRC Radio Operator

VHF maritime radio

$4.99

Prepare for your VHF maritime radio operator's exam and practice essential communication skills. Learn theoretical knowledge, test your understanding, and master emergency and routine radio procedures. Customize settings for your specific vessel and practice composing messages.

Theoretical knowledge baseKnowledge testingEmergency and routine communication examples

📚 Education

(3)

paid

Police Scanner Radio & Fire

Live Breaking News & Alerts

Live police and fire scanner broadcastsBreaking news alertsLocal and national event updates

Listen to live police, fire, and emergency radio broadcasts from around the world. Receive breaking news alerts and stay informed about local events and major national incidents in real time.

📡 News

(531K)

free with in-app purchases

OpenMHz

Listen to Police & Fire radio

Live police and fire radio streams30-day transmission archiveOver 225 US radio systems

Access live police and fire radio broadcasts from across the United States. Enjoy an ad-free experience with a 30-day archive to review past transmissions. Explore over 225 city, county, and state radio systems.

Ham Radio Repeater Finder

Offline repeater databaseAircraft-style radar sweepIntegrated compass

Instantly find and connect to amateur radio repeaters with a comprehensive database and an aircraft-style radar interface. View detailed information for over 62,000 active repeaters across all U.S. states, with offline access and Apple Watch complications.

AMRT Amateur Radio RF Toolkit

Ham antenna & VSWR calculators

Marine radio simulator for SRC

$9.99

This marine radio simulator allows users to practice sending various distress and routine messages. It supports communication between multiple devices and includes an auto-distress function for emergencies. A help section is available within the app for guidance.

VHF-DSC radio simulationSend Mayday, Pan Pan, Security, and Routine messagesInter-device communication

German VHF radio licence (UBI)

paid

Preparation + Translation

by Nicolas Associates Ltd

Offline repeater directoryWorldwide coverageComprehensive search options

Access a comprehensive, offline directory of amateur radio repeaters worldwide. Search by various criteria, view detailed information including distance and bearing, and easily submit updates. Optimized for both phones and tablets.

Essential quick reference

$2.99

This app provides a comprehensive guide to leisure craft VHF DSC radio systems, covering analogue and digital functions. It's an essential reference for seafarers preparing for the Short Range Certificate and understanding GMDSS, with practice quizzes included.

Analogue and digital radio functionsGMDSS, EPIRBs, SARTs, and Navtex explainedShort Range Certificate preparation

🔍 Reference

Real PTT Walkie Talkie Radio

paid

Online Walkie Talkie Pro

Real PTT walkie-talkie functionalityHigh-quality voice and video callsPublic and private channels

Communicate instantly with others using a virtual walkie-talkie experience. Join public channels or create private ones with friends. Enjoy high-quality voice and video communication without needing an account.

🌐 Social Networking

(720)

free with in-app purchases

AM_SW Radio

AM-SW-Ham from worldwide rcvrs

Global receiver accessLive audio streamingAM and SSB modes

Access and stream live radio broadcasts from hundreds of volunteer-run receivers worldwide. Experience shortwave radio reception from 100kHz to 30MHz using AM or SSB modes, as if you were physically at the receiver's location.

RF Toolbox: Ham Radio Tools

(1)

free

RF Calculators & Antenna Tools

Field Kit: Ham Radio Calc

Calm calculators for hams

by Midland Europe srl

Global CB communicationLanguage filteringReal-time map localization

Communicate with CB users globally, regardless of distance. Localize users on a map and talk through a DUAL MIKE microphone with excellent sound quality and safety.

Tools for ham radio operators

Real-Time Propagation DataDX Cluster ViewerDipole Calculator

This app provides essential tools for amateur radio enthusiasts, including real-time propagation data, a DX cluster viewer, and a dipole calculator. It offers a streamlined interface for checking band conditions and planning communication strategies.