Channels

Announcing COTAK Channels

Channels selection for iTAK has been recently released as part of the 2.7 app update (July 2023). This major enhancement now allows all COTAK users using ATAK, iTAK, or WinTAK to choose which channels you would like to share your location and interact with. 

Turning a channel to the "on" position means you are sharing your location on that channel and can view and interact with all other COTAK users on that same channel. Turning a channel to the "off" position hides your location from users on that channel. There is no limit to the number of channels you may turn on at a time.

iTAK Upgrade Instructions

Since it is a significant upgrade to the iTAK app we're recommending users completely delete iTAK and re-download the app. This will require the user to log in again and select the "Tak Channels" tool along the bottom menu bar, then turn on the appropriate channels. If you've forgotten your password, go to cotak.gov, attempt to log in and use the forgot password link. Reload the app, set your callsign, dot color and use the QR code for your username/password. The iTAK Installation Guide for COTAK contains detailed instructions on how to accomplish this.