Peanut for HAM amateurs

HAM radio PTT app

David Grootendorst · peanut.peanut

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.81 1.8 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.81 (81)
Updated: Feb 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
APK size: 1.8 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: Communication (app)
Listed since: Mar 20, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 6 (1 sensitive)
Website: pa7lim.nl/peanut
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Peanut for HAM amateurs is an app by David Grootendorst in the Communication category, listed since at least March 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.74, the APK shrank from 3.7 MB to 1.8 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 5.0. It asks for 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: record audio. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.80.

What's new in v1.81

Fixed crash in setup

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

This app is for HAM amateurs only! With this client you can connect to the Peanut Server. The Peanut server is a reflector where you can meet people. Some rooms are connected to DSTAR/Fusion and DMR reflectors. For this App you need a code. You can find more information here : https://www.pa7lim.nl/peanut

Version history

4 versions are listed, going back to v1.74. Since v1.78 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.81 LATEST Feb 26, 2026 1.8 MB TRUSTED v1.80 Aug 21, 2026 1.8 MB TRUSTED v1.78 Dec 7, 2025 1.8 MB TRUSTED v1.74 Dec 14, 2025 3.7 MB TRUSTED

All 4 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 26, 2026.
Certificate issued to “lizard” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 3 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 26, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 26, 2026
Signed byCN=pd7l, OU=lizard, O=lizard, L=Utrecht, ST=NLD, C=NL
Signing certificate (SHA-1)AF:E6:5C:A4:B8:53:DE:AB:24:B0:9D:18:D7:D6:C4:94:E0:F6:75:90
File MD5af353a1fb1dafee7b701cddaf3dddf10
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (6)

Peanut for HAM amateurs requests 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.

Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) peanut.peanut.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Microphone android.hardware.microphone

Peanut for HAM amateurs APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Peanut for HAM amateurs for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.74 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. Get version 1.74 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Peanut for HAM amateurs APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 3 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is af353a1fb1dafee7b701cddaf3dddf10.