Repeater Coordination Policy

RepeaterBook's policy is to list repeaters regardless of their coordination status. Whether a repeater is coordinated by a frequency coordination council or not does not influence its eligibility to be listed on RepeaterBook.

RepeaterBook acknowledges the work of frequency coordinators across the United States, Canada, and many other parts of the world and its importance. These coordinators play a vital role in assigning frequencies to repeaters to minimize interference. However:

1. RepeaterBook does not act as a frequency coordinator.
2. Listing on RepeaterBook does not imply coordination or frequency availability.
3. Repeater owners and operators are advised to follow all local coordination procedures to ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations.

Any information about frequency coordination provided on RepeaterBook is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee current accuracy. Users should consult official sources for authoritative coordination details.

Under FCC Part 97 rules:

1. Repeaters are not required to be coordinated to operate legally.
2. The purpose of coordination is to mitigate interference issues and develop band plans to ensure efficient frequency use.
3. Frequency coordination helps address interference through progressive plans outlined in the regulations.

While coordination is recommended, repeaters operating without it are still allowed by the rules, provided they comply with all other regulatory requirements.

RepeaterBook lists repeaters that may not be coordinated for several reasons:

1. Test Mode Operation: Some repeaters operate temporarily under test mode without formal coordination.
2. Limited Public Data: Some coordinators may not publicly share their repeater lists or may choose to omit certain repeaters from their listings.
3. Interference Mitigation: Listing uncoordinated repeaters helps repeater owners, frequency coordinators, and amateur radio operators identify and address interference issues.

RepeaterBook's policy ensures that all repeaters, regardless of coordination status, are accessible to users for transparency and collaboration.

RepeaterBook does not honor requests from repeater owners or frequency coordinators to exclude repeaters from its database. This policy is based on RepeaterBook's commitment to providing a comprehensive and unbiased repeater directory for the amateur radio community. For more details, refer to our FAQs.

1. Listing a repeater on RepeaterBook does not verify or imply coordination.
2. Operators should not rely on RepeaterBook as proof of how long a repeater has been on the air or active on a particular frequency.
3. The database exists to serve the amateur radio community by enhancing transparency and assisting with interference resolution.

RepeaterBook values the role of frequency coordinators and encourages repeater operators to adhere to local coordination processes. However, its primary purpose is to serve as a tool for amateur radio operators to access repeater information and foster better communication within the community.