# APRS TX

> Utilities

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1075036718](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1075036718)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1075036718`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Matthew Miller
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (22 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.9
- **Last updated:** 2022-01-05
- **First published:** 2016-01-20
- **Size:** 2.67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-01
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aprs-tx/id1075036718)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.dstarcomms.com/privacy\_policy/aprstx.htm](http://www.dstarcomms.com/privacy_policy/aprstx.htm)

## Description

APRS TX allows licensed Ham Radio operators to beacon their position details to the APRS-IS network using the internet.

The following information is sent in each position packet:

* Latitude
* Longitude
* Speed
* Altitude
* Bearing
* Beacon message (22 characters max)
* APRS Symbol

Now includes messaging between APRS stations.

Within the app you will need to specify your Callsign and Passcode.  Pass codes are only available to licensed Ham Radio operators.

Passcodes can be generated here: www.dstarcomms.com/aprs

Within the app you may change the following information:

* Callsign
* Passcode
* APRS-IS Server URL
* Beacon Message
* Beacon Time Interval
* APRS Symbol for choosing which icon will be displayed on APRS maps.

You may also use this app on iPad devices but a continuous location will be required, normally through GSM or WiFi.

Please note: This app uses the GPS feature of your device.  Continued use of this app may drain the device battery sooner.

Please email matt@dstarcomms.com if you have any feature requests or bug issues.  If you leave feedback reporting an issue I have no way of communicating with you to resolve the issue.

## Review summary

APRS TX is praised for its clean, simple interface, affordable price, and straightforward APRS position transmission with basic messaging and customizable beacon icon. Reviewers also note solid developer support. However, recurring issues across reviews include problems generating or verifying passcodes, frequent crashes and stability problems, and poor map behavior (shows only the user’s position, limited zoom, and difficulty viewing nearby stations). Background operation glitches and the app not updating when the device is locked further hinder use. Overall, solid concept with reliability issues and interface limitations that require fixes.

### Pros

- Clean, intuitive interface with minimal configuration
- Affordable price and not bloated with unnecessary features
- Reliable APRS functionality: transmit/receive position via APRS-IS and display on APRS.FI; supports messages
- Customizable beaconing: change beacon icon and add a message for others to see on APRS.fi
- Responsive developer support when help is needed

### Cons

- Passcode generation/verification issues (link not working, generating passcode fails, verification failures)
- Frequent crashes and stability issues (crashes, won't open)
- Background operation and auto-lock handling cause updates to stop (not updating when the device is locked)
- Map limitations: shows only your own position with limited zoom and cannot easily view nearby stations

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1075036718)