Repeaters in the United States

15,143 amateur radio repeaters in the United States by region and mode: analog FM, DMR, C4FM, D-STAR, EchoLink. Frequencies and tones for each one are free in the HamQRG app.

Counts from the HamQRG database as of October 17, 2026.

stations: 15,143
regions: 49
By mode: 10
Towns and cities: 8,632

Coverage

How the United States repeaters break down by operating mode and by band.

By mode

By band

Getting licensed in the United States

A repeater is only usable by licensed operators with their own callsign. Here is who issues that licence in the United States, and where to start.

Licensing authority: Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
National society: ARRL
Licence classes: Technician · General · Amateur Extra
Exam: Required
IARU region: Region 2

Band plans and repeater sub-bands here follow IARU Region 2.

Rules and fees change. Confirm with the authority before you rely on any of this.

Regions

By callsign prefix

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