This is a list of software for amateur radio.
Software tools Software License Operating Systems CategoryLY4A DX ReminderFreeware (TOSRS)Windows, MAC, Android, IOSFree DX cluster alarm: enter a callsign, pick bands and modes, get alerted when it is spotted.CommTrakFreeware (TOSRS)Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi, AndroidCommTrak is an Amateur Radio & Emergency Communications Logging, Mapping, and Reporting software developed by Tamatu Systems NZ. CW Skimmer 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 processingQClusterFreewaremacOSFully 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 radioSDR--AGPLWindows, macOS, Linuxmodular software-defined radio receiver and decoderSDR#FreewareWindowssoftware-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 modelingHamTools 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 9700/7610 and 7300MK2 tranceivers with first class satellite support
Logging software Software License Operating Systems FeaturesCommTrakFreeware (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 N3FJPProprietaryWindowsLogging, 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 ModesDXLab by AA6YQFreewareWindowsLogging, Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital modesEmacs QSO LoggerOpen-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 specification. Syncs with radio via Hamlib. Ham Radio DeluxeProprietaryWindowsLogging, Transceiver control, Rotor control, Callbook lookup, QSL handling (Hardcopy / LoTW / eQSL / Club Log), Awards, DX Spots, Digital modes, Satellite TrackingHAMRSProprietaryWindows, 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.MacLoggerDXProprietarymacOSMacLoggerDX 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.log4omFreewareWindowsklogOpen-Source (GPL-3.0)Linux, MacOS and WindowsQLogOpen-Source (GPL-3.0)Linux, MacOS and WindowsQSO DirectorProprietaryWindows, MacOS and LinuxQSO 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.QSOMateProprietary, 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.XlogOpen-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 LeagueFree 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.PicondoFree, Optional MembershipLinux, WindowsThe 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. The HamBSD project is a variation of OpenBSD.
See also Amateur radio station § Computer-control software List of amateur radio modes Software-defined radio
References
External links DXZone Amateur Radio Software - An exhaustive directory of amateur radio software