Software suites usually provide at least basic frequency rig control. Logging apps also typically provide basic rig control. Logging software obviously keep track of your individual contacts, but typically provides other services, including QSLing (including cards), filing with eQSL and LoTW, awards tracking, and interfacing with other software. Logging may be one of the most basic operations of a digital shack.

Software Suites are designed to provided integrated applications that should cover the basic needs for operating a digital shack. This page is currently still under construction in early 2018. Some software may be included in multiple sections (e.g., a logger that is also part of a suite). I will attempt to keep this page up to date with recent information.įor now, this page will be limited to Windows 7/10 software (say no to XP!), and eventually may include Mac OS and Linux. One of the biggest problems is that you get links to old sites with outdated information. DXKeeper is free, and contains no advertising.If you search Google for Amateur (or Ham) Radio Software, you will get a lot of results, but not a lot of information. NT, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, or 8 with an SVGA orīetter display is required both 32-bit and 64-bitįlavors of Windows are supported. QSLs required for DXCC submission, and generates required documentation Of the World (LotW) confirmations for each QSOĭXCC credits and update logged QSOs to reflect the granting of a DXCC creditĪddresses envelopes, and prints address labelsĪnd automatically updates your log to reflect confirmations

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