Ham Radio Logging Software

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The Linux ham radio logging software is feature-rich and free. You can even modify the code if you feel like it!

Here are a few ham radio logging applications that Linux offers. They are available with most distributions. I have the Ubuntu distribution of Linux running on a laptop in the shack.

Ham Radio Deluxe - Best Logging Software for Amateur Radio Operators QSO Logging with Control for Ham Radios, DX Cluster, Operating Awards Logbook - also known as HRDLog - is a powerful ham radio QSO logging software program within Ham Radio Deluxe. It is both a complete DX operations center, as well as a fantastic general purpose logger. G4FAL Contest Logging 0 GenLog32 By W3KM 4 4.8 2/7/08 Ham Log Program 3 5.0 1/26/03 Ham Radio Deluxe Logbook 24 4.8 2/3/08 HAM-LOG for Windows 1 5.0 4/2/07 Hamlog 4.0 (Macintosh) 1 5.0 8/21/00 HamLogBook HyperLog 4.xx 10 3.1 10/9/07 jLog 4 5.0 2/12/08 jLog for Mac, Kinux and Windows 0 KA1VGM NetManager 2 3.0 4/25/07 KLog 3 4.7 10/31/07.

XLOG
Ham Radio Logging Software

GTK+ Logging program for ham radio operators.

XLOG is a logging program for amateur radio operators which can be used for daily logging and contests. Logs are stored into a text file. QSO's are presented in a list. Items in the list can be added, deleted or updated. For each contact, DXCC information is displayed and bearings and distance are calculated, both short and long path.

When hamlib is enabled through the menu, you can retrieve frequency, mode and signal-strength from your rig over the serial port.

You will find XLOG in the Ham Radio Packages for your particular Linux distribution.

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For example, I use Ubuntu Linux. If you also use Ubuntu then ...

  1. Click on the Ubuntu Software Center (USC) button.
  2. Look for XLOG in the USC using the search box in the top right hand corner of the USC window.
  3. The link to the XLOG package will be displayed.
  4. Click on the Install button of the XLOG package
  5. The XLOG application and XLOG-data will be installed.

On the other hand, if you use a (generic) Debian Linux distribution, you will find the latest XLOG version for Debian at:
http://packages.debian.org/stable/hamradio/xlog

XLOG-Data

The XLOG-data package for Ubuntu Linux is installed at the same time as the application. It contains the manual, locale files, pixmaps and more for XLOG.


TWLOG

Day-to-day logging program for ham radio operators.

This GUI (graphic user interface) program records basic Ham log information. It is for day to day logging, not contesting.

There is no dup checking and contest related things like that. The interface can be customized without re-compiling. A resource file allows you to modify the menus for the bands, modes, etc. that you use.

Most of the log entries can be made with a button press or a single key stroke.

TWLOG records the date, start and end times, call sign, band, mode, power, and signal reports. There is also a field for general notes.

A second window allows you to search and edit the log file, and a third window provides online help. The help file can also be viewed with any unix command or editor at any time.

TQSL

Trustedqsl is a QSL log signing for the Logbook of the World (LoTW). (For newbies ... a QSL is a confirmation of contact between two amateur radio stations).

The ARRL Logbook of the World project is a database which collects data about contacts between amateur stations (QSOs).

The TQSQL software package provides programs for maintaining your digital certificates for LoTW and for signing QSO log files in ADIF and Cabrillo format for upload.

Try Them!

Ham radio logging software freeware

It will cost you nothing to try Linux ham radio logging software. One application is sure to meet your requirements. If not ... modify one to fit! :-)

Or, if you not know how to modify them, ask the author if s/he would consider incorporating your mods in the next version.

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73 de VE2DPE
Claude Jollet
7, Rue de la Rive, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Québec, Canada J6E 1M9

QTH Locator: FN36gb




PZTLog came about because I wanted an easy-to-use logging application with simple/quick entry of various QSO fields plus the ability to export the data into a mapping format.

Ham Radio Logging Software

Whether you want a simple QSO logger for the odd bit of HF DX or VHF “square-bashing”, or an everyday logger with Stats, PSK/RTTY modes, eQSL uploading and simple Contest dupe/serial-number integration – PZTLog may be just what you’re looking for.

PZTLog serves as a general-purpose logger (whether live or typing-up later) for ragchews as well as helping me keep track of contest QSOs on HF/VHF. There’s built-in PSK31 (and 63/125) + RTTY Datamodes, QRZ.com XML lookup, GoogleMaps KML output (eg: display QSOs in Google Earth), ADIF export, eQSL upload, DX Spot database with archive facility, CQ Voice Keyer, Contest “dupe-checking”, WSJT-X viewer and more. The software can run over a network, such as a multiband contest with a shared log and dupe/new-band alerts.

There are 2 “modes” that you can run PZTLog in: Full Mode offers a single-window with all of the log/cluster/datamode functions whilst Simple Mode offers a “windows” feature with a low-profile logger and optional Datamodes, DX Cluster and Log Viewer windows which can be moved/sized accordingly.

Features:

  • Flexi-Input of QSO Data – in almost any order you like!
    Enter Callsign, RST-Sent, RST-Received, QRA Locator, IOTA/WAB, CQ/ITU Zone and Comments/Multiplier in the same textbox and PZTLog will place it in the correct field for you – No more tabbing!
  • QRZ.com XML Lookup
    With a subscription to QRZ, you can look-up the Name, City, Locator Square, IOTA and State when entering a Callsign in either the Logbook Entry or QSO Edit windows.
  • DX Cluster via Telnet and DX Spot Archive
    Keep an eye on the latest DX spots, and filter via the band/s you are interested in. A DX Spot archive can be created within the DXSpots.mdb file – this is used to keep a list of previous DX Spots.
  • Contest-friendly
    You can tell PZTLog to only commit a QSO to the Logbook once a Locator and/or Serial Number has been entered. The current Serial Exchange is shown in large text for easy viewing. A “dupe” alert is also shown if configured.
  • Datamodes : PSK31, PSK63, PSK125 and RTTY
    Using the MMVari engine you can operate PSK/RTTY at a variety of speeds – A waterfall display, TX/RX window plus QSO Macros are available. With built-in PSK/RTTY, CQ Voice-Keyer and PTT control – you can easily switch between data+phone without having to fiddle with cables, buttons or settings on the radio. Double-click received text to set Callsign, Locator, RST/Serial, Name/QTH etc – great for a face-pased RTTY contest or PSK QSOs.
  • eQSL Automatic (or manual) Upload
    Each QSO, when saved, can be automatically uploaded to eQSL.
  • WSJT-X Traffic Window
    You can display recent entries from the ALL.txt file from WSJT-X and easily add QSOs to PZTLog by double-clicking the messages/exchanges.
  • CAT Control via OmniRig
    Using the add-on OmniRig software, you can access your transceivers from multiple applications at the same time: Display frequency/band data as well as set the frequency from PZTLog – You can also control the PTT using the F12 key. OmniRig needs to be downloaded and installed from this website
  • Country and QSO Stats
    Easily check which bands/modes you’ve worked a particular station on – You can also select from the list of Countries to see at a glance how your band vs mode stats look.
  • Networkable
    Multiple PZTLog workstations can be linked to use a shared logbook file
  • QSO Log Window
    Displays the QSOs in the log for easy look-up as well as “have we worked before”, new band/mode slot and new locator square etc..
  • Distance and Bearing Calculator
    When using QRA Locators, PZTLog will give you distance (in miles+kilometres) plus bearing for the target locator square.
  • Audio Voice Keyer and CW Keyer
    Play up to 4 MP3/WAV file CQ messages with PTT keying via COM port – this requires an opto-isolator for PTT switching, eg: a “soundcard” interface as used with AGW/PSK31/WSPR etc. A new CW Keyer using the CWType API can be used to send CW – great for quick CW QSOs. Basic Macros for CW are supported.
  • Export to ADIF/eQSL, CSV, GoogleMaps KML, Text
    You can export your Logbook Database to a ADIF/eQSL, CSV or simple Tabbed Text File. You can also export to GoogleMaps KML for plotting of worked stations on a map. There is also a basic ADIF import routine so you can easily upload the exported ADIF file to ClubLog/eQSL etc.

Ham Radio Logging Software Mac

Despite the variety of features, PZTLog is easy-to-use and great for Club-events as an alternative to paper logging. The Flexi-Input allows for rapid-entry of QSO details so great for single-op working or even the non-computer-literate! You are given Logbook Entry, LogView, DX Cluster and Datamodes in a single window. A separate Log Viewer window is also available. This caters for most requirements, screen resolutions as well as operating preferences.

PZTLog Downloads
This software is free to use and offered here on the basis that you may find it useful – I am not in a position to provide support for it at this time. The software works best when installed to C:PZTLog. Some of my programs have their main EXE file compressed which can cause enthusiastic virus scanners to complain.

If upgrading from an existing install of PZTLog, you are advised to keep a spare copy of your PZTLog.exe , PZTLog.ini (settings) and Log.mdb (logbook file, or whatever you have called it)

Download PZTLog v1.43 Setup.exe
This can be used by new and existing users – Simply run the installer (as Administrator) and enjoy. Your existing settings+logbook will remain in place.

CAT Control : Requires OmniRig – download from here… OmniRig test client
(if you can’t get any CAT functions from PZTLog, try the test client software to verify CAT connectivity)
CW Keyer : Requires CWType – download from here

PZTLog Simple Mode – Logbook Entry

Datamodes Skimmer – 5 additional channels of PSK/RTTY decoding
Supports “click and log” so ideal for simple split operating

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Ham Radio Logging Software Free

Log Viewer Window