Native iOS · Offline-first

Your ham radio workbench in your pocket

Band plans, OpBook logging, exam prep, CW practice, UTC time, and repeater search — built for iPhone and iPad with offline-first tools and Siri Shortcuts for the field.

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iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad Siri Shortcuts · Log QSO, UTC, CW No ads · No analytics SDKs

HamBench Technician exam practice with NCVEC question pool

Preview

See HamBench in action

A dark-themed workbench for the shack and the field — band plans, full exam simulation, topic drills, and split-view layouts on iPad.

HamBench Band Plans view on iPhone — Band Plans — FCC allocations by license class

HamBench Exam Simulation setup screen — Exam Simulation — Technician, General, or Extra

Features

One app. Everything on the bench.

HamBench is built for U.S. amateur radio operators and license candidates who want fast, reliable tools — not another web dashboard wrapped in an app shell.

Band Plans

Browse FCC frequency allocations filtered by your license class — Technician, General, or Extra — or view the full chart.

Segment details, modes, and power limits at a glance
iPad sidebar layout with segment detail pane
Works fully offline

OpBook

A real logbook for contacts on the go. Log QSOs with callsign lookup, band, mode, grid square, notes, and timestamps.

SwiftData storage with optional CloudKit sync
Contest mode and station defaults
ADIF 3.1.4 export for LoTW and other loggers
iPad sidebar with searchable QSO list
Grid square from GPS or manual entry

Exam Prep

Study and test with official NCVEC question pools for all three license classes.

Full exam simulation with pass thresholds
Study by Topic with per-subtopic progress
Current Technician, General, and Extra pools

CW Training

Send, copy, and Koch-method Morse practice with adjustable speed and audio feedback.

Structured drills for exam and on-air prep
Works offline

UTC Clock

Live UTC and local time with a day/night indicator in Settings — built for logging, DX, and contest work.

Ask Siri for UTC without opening the app

Repeater Finder

Search U.S. repeaters via RepeaterBook when the Repeaters tab is enabled. User-initiated searches with in-app rate limiting.

Filter by state, city, or callsign
Optional location hints for nearby results

Formulas & Tools

Interactive exam calculators, bidirectional unit converters, phonetic alphabet, and Q code references.

Settings & Style

Callsign lookup via Callook, license class filtering, bench-inspired themes, light/dark appearance, and alternate app icons.

Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support
Links to FCC, ARRL, and official resources

Why HamBench

Built for operators

Offline

Band plans, exams, CW, and local logging work without a signal

Native

SwiftUI on iPhone and iPad with split-view layouts

Private

No accounts, no analytics SDKs — your data stays yours

Shortcuts

Siri and Shortcuts for UTC, logging, CW, and repeaters

Siri & Shortcuts

Field-ready from your pocket

HamBench includes App Intents for hands-free use in the shack or on a hike. Add them in the Shortcuts app or ask Siri directly.

Get UTC Time

Speaks the current UTC for logging and DX — works without opening the app

Log QSO

Opens OpBook to log a contact, with an optional callsign parameter

Practice CW

Jumps straight into CW Training for Morse drills

Find Repeaters

Opens repeater search when the Repeaters tab is available

Open UTC Clock

Opens Settings with the live UTC clock and day/night indicator

Learning Hub

Study, practice, sharpen

The Learning tab brings exam prep and operating references together in one place.

Exam Simulation

Full-length Technician, General, and Extra practice exams

Study by Topic

Drill NCVEC subtopics with progress tracking and recommendations

CW Training

Send, copy, and Koch-method Morse with adjustable speed

Formulas

Exam reference sheets and interactive calculators

Conversions

Bidirectional unit converters for exam math

Phonetic Alphabet

ITU/NATO words for A–Z and 0–9 on voice

Q Codes

Quick reference for common operating abbreviations

Requirements

What you need

Device: iPhone or iPad running iOS 17.0 or later
OpBook sync: Optional — sign in to iCloud on your device for CloudKit sync
Callsign lookup: Network connection when used (Callook)
Repeater search: Network connection when used; enable the Repeaters tab in Settings
Location: Only when you tap GPS grid square or repeater location suggestions

Reference only. HamBench bundles FCC band plan and NCVEC exam data for study and reference. Always confirm operating privileges against current FCC Part 97 rules and official exam materials. Repeater and callsign data are provided by RepeaterBook and Callook when those features are used.

Ready to open the bench?

Download HamBench on the App Store and keep your operating tools in one place.

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