OpenRepeater: The Open Source Repeater Controller You’ve Been Waiting For

If you’re a ham radio enthusiast who has ever dreamed of building or modernizing your own repeater system without spending thousands on proprietary controllers, your solution is here — and it’s open source. Introducing OpenRepeater, the flexible, powerful, and community-driven software repeater controller designed for amateur radio operators by amateur radio operators.

🧠 What is OpenRepeater?

OpenRepeater Project (ORP) is an open source platform that turns affordable, single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi into fully customizable repeater controllers. With ORP, setting up a repeater becomes more accessible, affordable, and adaptable than ever.

Whether you’re running a local club repeater, building an emergency communications system, or experimenting with radio automation — OpenRepeater gives you full control.

🔧 Key Features of OpenRepeater

• 🧩 Modular Design
  Powered by a lightweight, PHP and Linux-based core, ORP is built with modularity in mind — plug in only the features you need.
• 🌐 Web-Based Interface
  No need to SSH into anything. Manage your repeater using a sleek, intuitive web UI from any browser.
• 📟 Support for GPIO and Serial Devices
  Easily interface with radio hardware, PTT lines, COS signals, and more — from simple circuits to advanced linking systems.
• 🔄 Automatic ID, Courtesy Tones & Timers
  Customizable voice IDs, beacon messages, time-outs, and more, to keep your repeater legal and user-friendly.
• 📡 Duplex or Simplex Configurations
  Perfect for both full-duplex repeaters and time-slotted simplex nodes (like personal hotspots or mobile setups).
• 💬 Voice Macros & Announcements
  Trigger voice announcements, alerts, and messages with ease — even remotely.
• 🛠️ Hardware Agnostic
  Works great with Raspberry Pi, AllStar nodes, and custom controller boards.

👨‍💻 Built for Tinkerers, Clubs, and Emergency Operators

OpenRepeater was designed from the ground up with flexibility and community in mind. Whether you’re running a small local repeater, a club-linked system, or an emergency response setup, OpenRepeater allows full customization to meet your needs.

Clubs love the cost savings and control. Emergency teams love the reliability and offline capability. Tinkerers love the chance to extend and script it all.

🛜 Extendable with Add-Ons

OpenRepeater supports plugins and extensions. Add new capabilities like:

• Internet linking (e.g. AllStarLink support)
• DTMF control
• Weather alerts
• Remote monitoring
• Remote reboot or configuration backup

Want something custom? Write your own module or script — it’s open source!

🤝 Backed by a Passionate Community

OpenRepeater is more than just software — it’s a thriving community of radio operators, makers, coders, and experimenters. With active forums, documentation, and development updates, you’re never alone in your journey to build the perfect repeater.

🚀 Get Started Today

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