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Butch Bussen <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:17:50 -0700
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So how do we get the ap?  I'm new to this stuff.  I still can't decide 
if my Ipod is long for this world.
73
Butch
WA0VJR
Node 3148
Wallace, ks.


On Sat, 27 Jul 2013, Zach Shifflett 
wrote:

> Hey all,
> Just wanted to drop the list a quick line and let you guys know about
> the free repeaterbook iphone app I found.
> I know there's been a lot of discussion of iphone apps on here lately,
> and I'm not sure if this one's been covered yet or not.
> Basically, it uses the repeaterbook database combined with your gps
> location to give you a customizable list of all the repeaters in your
> area.
> The default is to show 2m and 70cm repeaters within a radius of 50
> miles, but it can be customized to show 10m all the way down to 23cm
> repeaters.
> The best part, well actually a couple best parts: it's free, it works
> like a champ with voiceover, and it doesn't even require you to use
> data.  All the information is stored within the app itself, so you can
> use it on the road even if you've got no internet.  It also shows you
> your grid square, for all the people like me who can never remember
> their grid squares.
> Hope this is useful to at least a few of you guys.  I know I've been
> loving the app. It's great for road trips when you want to hit
> repeaters as you pass by.
> Don't know about the European and U.K. coverage, as I live in the
> U.S., but it works great for me so far.
> 73,
> Zach, kk4ruz
>
>

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