Popular software for Ham Radio Stations

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Logging Software

  • Log4OM (free and paid versions available): A comprehensive logging program for Windows that offers features like contact logging, band mapping, awards tracking, and more. 
  • Ham Radio Deluxe (paid): Offers a comprehensive suite of tools for logging contacts, controlling radios, and more. 
  • MacLoggerDX (paid): A popular logging program for Mac users. 
  • HamLogBook (paid): A cloud-based logging program that can be accessed from any device. 

Digital Modes Software

  • WSJT-X (free): A popular program for weak signal communication modes like FT8. 
  • FLdigi (free): Supports a variety of digital modes including PSK31, RTTY, and CW. 
  • JS8Call (free): An open-source program for digital voice communication. 

Contesting Software

  • N1MM Logger+ (paid): A popular program for contesting and awards programs. 
  • TR4W (free): An open-source contesting program. 

Radio Control Software

  • Ham Radio Deluxe (paid): Can also be used for radio control. 
  • HRD Rig Control (part of Ham Radio Deluxe suite): Provides control over a wide variety of radios. 
  • OmniRig (free): An open-source program for radio control. 

Other Software

  • CHIRP (free): A popular program for programming memories on many different radios. 
  • Gqrx (free): A software-defined radio (SDR) receiver. 
  • GNU Radio (free): A powerful toolkit for building custom SDR applications. 
  • MUF Predictor (free): A program for predicting maximum usable frequencies (MUF). 
  • EEProp (free): A program for editing and uploading memory files for various electronic devices, including some radios. 

Remember: When downloading software from the internet, it's important to only use trusted websites to avoid malware. Look for software from reputable ham radio organization's or developers.


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