RepeaterBook is delighted to continue its relationship with CHIRP, the most popular free radio programming software in the world. Dan Smith has been busy upgrading the software to a new Python platform and adding new radios and features, such as GMRS support, as part of the CHIRP-Next project. Users can now download GMRS repeater data. RepeaterBook is the only source of GMRS data in CHIRP.
RepeaterBook is continuing its long relationship with CHIRP providing FREE amateur radio repeater data for all CHIRP users around the world utilizing its new API. "First off, use of the main API seems to be going really well...We're also enjoying having access to all the extra attributes, like landmark, city, and the other repeater types," said Dan Smith. The API has allowed for the support of additional radios and modes that the old interface could not provide.
Amateur radio data can be exported from RepeaterBook and imported into the CHIRP app manually, or users can use the CHIRP interface to download amateur radio and GMRS repeater data automatically into the program. RepeaterBook will offer export files from the website for GMRS shortly.
RepeaterBook is a crowd-sourced and local admin-curated database providing the best, free repeater data around the world. RepeaterBook has been serving the civilian radio community since 2006 with a team of over 100 admins all around the world. RepeaterBook also produces a world-class app available on Google Play and the Apple App Store courtesy of M1HOG, Nicolas Pike.
CHIRP users will benefit when the community helps source accurate information to RepeaterBook. If a repeater you know about isn't present, add it to RepeaterBook. If the data needs updating, let us know! All is needed is a valid amateur radio or GMRS call sign to register. Registration and full access to the site are completely free!
Project link: https://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/ChirpNextBuild