List of amateur radio software

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This is a list of software for amateur radio.

Software tools

SoftwareLicenseOperating SystemsCategory
CommTrak Freeware (TOSRS)Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, AndroidCommTrak is an Amateur Radio & Emergency Communications Logging, Mapping, and Reporting software developed by Tamatu Systems NZ.
CW Skimmer [1] ProprietaryWindows morse code decoding
EchoLink FreewareWindows, iOS, AndroidVoIP
IRLP ProprietaryLinuxVoIP
Fldigi GPLWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, FreeBSDModem for RTTY, (B)PSK, CW, Feld Hell, MFSK, Oliva, and more.
FlrigRig control companion program
FlarqAutomatic Repeat reQuest companion program for Fldigi
GNU Radio GPLWindows, macOS, Linuxsoftware-defined radio and signal processing
SDRangel GPLWindows, macOS, Linuxsoftware-defined radio
SDR#FreewareWindowssoftware-defined radio receiver
SDR++ GPLWindows, macOS, Linux, Androidsoftware-defined radio receiver
Winlink Global Radio Email® Winlink Software LicenseWindows

email client using multiple protocols: IEEE 802.11 wifi, ALE, APRS, AX.25, D-Star, PACTOR, PACTOR-II, PACTOR-III, PACTOR-IV, WINMOR(Deprecated), ARDOP (Amateur Radio Digital Open Protocol), Vara HF, Vara FM, TCP/IP

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WSJT GPLWindows, Unix, Unix-likeweak signal communication, modem for FT-8, FT-4, JT-65, and WSPR
WSJT-Z GNU GPLv3WindowsWeak signal communication, Fork of WSJT. Splash Screen says, "Your favorite hostile fork of WSJT"
WSPR GPLWindows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Unix-likeweak signal communication
HamSphere ProprietaryWindows, macOS, Linux, iOS, AndroidVoIP, simulation
SPLAT! GPLWindows, macOS, Linux radio propagation modeling
HamTools GPLWindowseQSL creator, Adif Extender, QRZ lookup
Pat MITLinux, Windows, MacWinlink packet tool
RepeaterSTART GPLWindows, Linux, AndroidHam radio repeater finder
Repeaterbook Proprietaryios, AndroidHam radio repeater finder
RFINDER Proprietaryios, AndroidHam radio repeater finder
CWGet ProprietaryWindows, Windows Mobile Morse code decoding
MMSSTV LGPLWindows Slow-scan television encoding and decoding
QSSTV GPLLinux (maybe others)Slow-scan television encoding and decoding
Orbitron Satellite tracking and rotor control
[https://gridtracker.org/ GridtrackerGridTracker is not a logging program. Instead it displays your QSO log data from WSJT-X plus any combination of adif formatted files you have stored on your computer, your network, or the internet.

Logging software

SoftwareLicenseOperating SystemsFeatures
CommTrak Freeware (TOSRS)Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, AndroidCommTrak is an Amateur Radio & Emergency Communications Logging, Mapping, and Reporting software developed by Tamatu Systems NZ.
Amateur Contact Log by N3FJP ProprietaryWindowsLogging, Networking, Real-time stats, Anti-duplication, Tailored, World map, Band conditions, Well-supported, Transceiver control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital Modes
DXLab by AA6YQFreewareWindowsLogging, Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital modes
Emacs QSO Logger Open-Source (GPL-3.0)Linux, MacOS and WindowsQSO logger for Emacs with a customizable dynamic form for rapid data entry into an ADIF file. Suitable for general logging or contesting, it can be customized to use almost any combination of fields in the ADIF 3.1.4 specification.
Ham Radio Deluxe ProprietaryWindowsLogging, Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital modes, Satellite Tracking
HAMRS ProprietaryWindows, Android, iOS, macOS, Ubuntu, RaspbianHAMRS is a simple amateur radio contact logger, with templates tailored to portable activities like Parks on the Air, Field Day, etc.
MacLoggerDX ProprietarymacOSMacLoggerDX is a full-featured amateur radio contact logger for macOS with Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), DX Cluster and spotting, and basic contesting support. It also works with WSJT-X to control the transceiver while making digital contacts, etc.
HamLogBook by K6REAProprietary, PaidWindowsHamLogBook is a simple logger, with a Windows 95-inspired user interface. It supports common ADIF fields, can look up callsigns on QRZ, exports ADIF 2.0 and can automatically upload to eqsl.net.
log4om FreewareWindows
klog Open-Source (GPL-3.0)Linux, MacOS and Windows
QLog Open-Source (GPL-3.0)Linux, MacOS and Windows
QSOMate Proprietary, PaidiOS, MacOSQSOMate is a logger for the Apple ecosystem, focusing on simple logging and integrations. Currently has integrations with Straight Key Century Club (SKCC), HamDB, Parks on the Air, and Summits on the Air.
Xlog Open-Source (GPL-3.0)LinuxXlog is an easy to use program for logging your ham radio contacts. Contacts are saved in a browsable list which can be edited.
World Radio League Free with paid upgradesCloud, iOS, AndroidWorld Radio League offers contact logging seamlessly across Web, Android, and iOS. Supports POTA, SOTA, contests and integrates with WSJT and other clients.

Operating systems

The Debian project maintains a pure blend that includes ham radio software. [2] The HamBSD project is a variation of OpenBSD. [3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "DX Atlas: Amateur Radio software". www.dxatlas.com. Retrieved 2019-04-17.
  2. ↑ "Debian -- Debian Hamradio Pure Blend". www.debian.org. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  3. ↑ "HamBSD". hambsd.org. Retrieved 2020-05-22.


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