2.24.2009
See the side-bar "Latest News". I'm making some final changes to allow ARF to be a much more desirable product. It's worth it, I think. Let me know by the feedback page. And, take a look at the blog page for more detail. Note that the DB looks like it can be solved but I still don't have it nailed down yet.
7.16.2008
Some possible good news on the database front! See the latest blog entries for some more detail.
So What's ARF?
ARF is a mobile Amateur Radio operator's dream! Have you ever wanted to know what repeaters are nearby when you travel? ARF can tell you!
It's an electronic kit that contains the entire U.S. repeater database for the 2m, 70cm, 6m, 10m, 33cm, 23cm & 1.25m bands. Using GPS technology, it can locate up to 16 of the nearest of any combination of the above and can display them on its 4x20 LCD display. In addition, it can program your radio so that you can immediately use any repeater it found!
Here's a summary of ARF's features:
> All repeaters/all bands
> Search out to 200 miles
> Search in real-time, as you travel.
> No need to "plan your route" to use repeaters
> Filter by band, distance, type, etc.
> Controls your rig
> All necessary repeater information shown
> Scan feature for located repeaters
> "Blacklist" feature for unwanted machines
> CW support for audible indications
> Firmware and Database are easily upgraded
> GPS data available to external devices
> Much more...!
ARF should be available ssoon, so please check back often to see it's progress!
There's lots more to ARF, so to find out more, click the links above.
Enjoy!