RFChat
Offline packet radio chat
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
No internet, no account, no server. RFChat turns compatible amateur radio gear into simple offline group chat over AX.25, with TCP and Bluetooth LE support.
RFChat is an offline group-chat client for amateur packet radio. Connect to a KISS-compatible TNC over TCP or Bluetooth LE and exchange short messages as standard AX.25 UI frames — no account, server, or internet connection required.
FEATURES
• Offline rooms and directed messages
• KISS over TCP and Bluetooth LE
• Local message history, members, channel monitor, and position reports
• Explore Offline mode for trying the interface without radio hardware
• English and Simplified Chinese
• No ads, analytics, or tracking
Radio transmissions are public by nature. Transmitting requires a valid amateur radio license and compatible equipment. RFChat is not for emergency communications, and delivery is not guaranteed.
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Information
- Seller
- 敏 黄
- Size
- 10.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.2 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.2 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.2 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.1 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and Simplified Chinese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 RFChat