# WINSystemInfo

> Reference

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id531171539](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id531171539)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id531171539`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BEHR Consulting International
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 2.40 / 5 (14 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2017-05-08
- **First published:** 2012-06-10
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/winsysteminfo/id531171539)
- **Website:** [http://bci.com](http://bci.com/)

## Description

WINSystemInfo is a utility designed specifically for users of the HAM Radio Western Intertie Network and IRLP repeater users.

Map view
- Shows a map of your current location with WIN System Repeaters, IRLP repeaters, or both placed on the map. By clicking on one of the map pins, you get Frequency and PL to connect to the repeater (Apple maps require a live Internet connection)

Repeater list:
- Sorted by Distance from iOS device. Searching is supported in the list. Pull list to update. Tap on a repeater for all it's detailed information.

Live Audio:
- Background enabled audio of the WIN System and some of your favorite HAM radio sources.

Manuals:
- Downloadable, off-line manuals for specific ham radio manuals.
- Downloadable, off-line static web pages.

About:
- Version information, repeater, audio sources, and manual update information, event log (pull to update).

Settings:
- Allow various settings to be adjusted

The database attempts to  update at start up, but can be updated manually using pull to refresh (on the list pages). 

To add/change repeater information, events, audio sources, radio manuals, and static web sites, just file a request in the help desk system at http://behrconsulting.zendesk.com (Link to the help desk is available on this tab).

If you are interested in having this app customized for your HAM radio club, let me know via the help desk on the About page.

## Rankings

- #383,378 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise WINSystemInfo as a handy, travel-friendly source for WIN System repeater locations and nearby options. However, reviews repeatedly report stability and data issues: frequent crashes, download/load failures, and iOS compatibility problems after updates. Data accuracy is a concern, with repeaters no longer existing and website data needing updates. Despite these issues, the app remains useful when it loads, especially for hams who rely on proximity-based repeater discovery.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-date repeater locations and information, useful for travelers.
- Shows repeaters near you, aiding proximity-based discovery.
- Helpful resource for ham radio users on the WIN System.
- Generally useful and does the job when it loads.

### Cons

- Crashes frequently, impacting usability.
- Repeaters data/downloads often fail to download or load.
- Compatibility issues after iOS updates (iOS 10/11) causing malfunctions.
- Data accuracy concerns: some repeaters no longer exist and the site data needs updating.

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