Repeater Directories
The best places to find repeater listings — from nationwide crowd-sourced databases to the official SoCal frequency coordinators who actually authorize repeater operation. For the most accurate data, always cross-reference with your local coordinator.
🌐 Nationwide Databases
The most widely used community-maintained repeater database in the US. Searchable by location, callsign, frequency, or zip code. Has a mobile app, offline exports, and is updated continuously by the community. Open for anyone to submit corrections.
Massive database covering amateur repeaters, public safety, aircraft, marine, and more. Ham repeater section is searchable by state/county. Premium subscription unlocks additional features and offline data. One of the longest-running scanner/radio databases on the internet.
One of the oldest ham radio repeater databases online, updated daily. Simple interface, searchable by state and frequency. Also produces the printed Repeater MapBook. A reliable backup source that's been around since the early days of ham radio on the internet.
📍 Southern California Frequency Coordinators
These are the official FCC-recognized frequency coordinators for SoCal. Their databases are the authoritative source for coordinated repeaters in the region.
The official frequency coordinator for 2 meter (144 MHz) repeaters in Southern California. If a 2m repeater is coordinated in SoCal, TASMA is the authoritative source. Their database is the gold standard for 2m repeater information in the region.
Official frequency coordinator for 220 MHz (1.25m) repeaters in Southern California. Maintains the coordinated repeater list for the 219–225 MHz band. If you're looking for 220 repeaters in SoCal, start here.
Official coordinator for 70cm (440 MHz), 6m, 10m, 900 MHz, 1.2 GHz, and ATV in Southern California. Member of the National Frequency Coordinators' Council (NFCC). Has provided coordination since 1970.
💻 Digital Mode Directories
The primary registry for DMR Radio IDs and talkgroups. Register your DMR ID here — required for operating on DMR repeaters. Also includes a repeater database filtered for DMR systems and a hotspot registry.
Comprehensive D-STAR repeater and gateway directory. Searchable by location, gateway callsign, or band. Also tracks reflector activity and provides D-STAR user registration information for Icom radios.
Yaesu WIRES-X (System Fusion) node and room directory. Find local Fusion-capable repeaters and internet-linked nodes. WIRES-X is Yaesu's digital/internet linking system compatible with C4FM radios.
The largest DMR network. Find BrandMeister-connected repeaters near you, monitor live talkgroup activity, and manage your hotspot. The dashboard shows real-time transmissions worldwide across the BrandMeister infrastructure.
Directory links go directly to each organization's own site. KE6MGB has no affiliation with any of these services. For the most accurate SoCal repeater data, always verify with the official frequency coordinators: TASMA, 220SMA, and SCRRBA.