List of amateur radio software
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This is a list of software for amateur radio.
Software tools
| Software | License | Operating Systems | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommTrak | Freeware (TOSRS) | Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android | CommTrak is an Amateur Radio & Emergency Communications Logging, Mapping, and Reporting software developed by Tamatu Systems NZ. |
| CW Skimmer[1] | Proprietary | Windows | morse code decoding |
| EchoLink | Freeware | Windows, iOS, Android | VoIP |
| IRLP | Proprietary | Linux | VoIP |
| Fldigi | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, FreeBSD | Modem for RTTY, (B)PSK, CW, Feld Hell, MFSK, Oliva, and more. |
| Flrig | Rig control companion program | ||
| Flarq | Automatic Repeat reQuest companion program for Fldigi | ||
| GNU Radio | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | software-defined radio and signal processing |
| QCluster | Freeware | macOS | Fully featured DX cluster access software compatible with Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. |
| Robust-Chat | GPL | Windows, Python | www.Robust-Chat.com Feature rich Chat program using Link500 TNC, Teensy RPR TNC's |
| SDRangel | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | software-defined radio |
| SDR# | Freeware | Windows | software-defined radio receiver |
| SDR++ | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | software-defined radio receiver |
| Winlink Global Radio Email® | Winlink Software License | Windows |
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 |
| WSJT | GPL | Windows, Unix, Unix-like | weak signal communication, modem for FT-8, FT-4, JT-65, and WSPR |
| WSJT-Z | GNU GPLv3 | Windows | Weak signal communication, Fork of WSJT. Splash Screen says, "Your favorite hostile fork of WSJT" |
| WSPR | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, Unix-like | weak signal communication |
| HamSphere | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | VoIP, simulation |
| SPLAT! | GPL | Windows, macOS, Linux | radio propagation modeling |
| HamTools | GPL | Windows | eQSL creator, Adif Extender, QRZ lookup |
| Pat | MIT | Linux, Windows, Mac | Winlink packet tool |
| RepeaterSTART | GPL | Windows, Linux, Android | Ham radio repeater finder |
| Repeaterbook | Proprietary | ios, Android | Ham radio repeater finder |
| RFINDER | Proprietary | ios, Android | Ham radio repeater finder |
| CWGet | Proprietary | Windows, Windows Mobile | Morse code decoding |
| MMSSTV | LGPL | Windows | Slow-scan television encoding and decoding |
| QSSTV | GPL | Linux (maybe others) | Slow-scan television encoding and decoding |
| Orbitron | Satellite tracking and rotor control | ||
| Gridtracker | GridTracker 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. | ||
| Pycom Radio Controller | Freeware | Windows, macOS | Remote control for the Icom 9700 with first class satellite support |
Logging software
| Software | License | Operating Systems | Features | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CommTrak | Freeware (TOSRS) | Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android | CommTrak is an Amateur Radio & Emergency Communications Logging, Mapping, and Reporting software developed by Tamatu Systems NZ. | |
| Amateur Contact Log by N3FJP | Proprietary | Windows | Logging, 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 AA6YQ | Freeware | Windows | Logging, 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 Windows | QSO 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 | Proprietary | Windows | Logging, Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital modes, Satellite Tracking | |
| HAMRS | Proprietary | Windows, Android, iOS, macOS, Ubuntu, Raspbian | HAMRS is a simple amateur radio contact logger, with templates tailored to portable activities like Parks on the Air, Field Day, etc. | |
| MacLoggerDX | Proprietary | macOS | MacLoggerDX 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 K6REA | Proprietary, Paid | Windows | HamLogBook 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 | Freeware | Windows | ||
| klog | Open-Source (GPL-3.0) | Linux, MacOS and Windows | ||
| QLog | Open-Source (GPL-3.0) | Linux, MacOS and Windows | ||
| QSO Director | Proprietary | Windows, MacOS and Linux | QSO Director is a modern amateur radio logging and operations suite software package. Designed for everyday QSOs, contesting, activations and DX operation. It provides fast logging, a large array of features and integration with tools such as WSJT, ClubLog and QRZ.COM. With a modern highly flexible user interface, it is cross platform supporting windows, Linux and MacOS. | |
| QSOMate | Proprietary, Paid | iOS, MacOS | QSOMate 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) | Linux | Xlog 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 upgrades | Cloud, iOS, Android | World Radio League offers contact logging seamlessly across Web, Android, and iOS. Supports POTA, SOTA, contests and integrates with WSJT and other clients. | |
| Picondo | Free, Optional Membership | Linux, Windows | The Picondo logger emphasises the quality of user experience, aiming for capabilities delivered in a simple, intuitive and effective form. |
Operating systems
The Debian project maintains a pure blend that includes ham radio software.[2] The HamBSD project is a variation of OpenBSD.[3]
