Amateur Radio Contesting Loggers and Tools
Find software applications for logging contacts, managing contest operations, and preparing entries for various ham radio contests.
Contesting is a popular amateur radio activity where operators aim to make as many QSOs as possible with other stations within a specific timeframe, often on particular bands or modes. Success in contests depends on a well-equipped station, good operating skills, and efficient logging. Many hams enjoy the competitive aspect, pushing their equipment and skills to the limit, while others use contests to improve their DXing abilities and test new antenna projects.
Dedicated contest logging software is essential for tracking QSOs, managing multipliers, and generating Cabrillo files for submission. Programs like N1MM Logger+ and Win-Test are widely used, offering features for networked operation, rig control, and real-time scoring. Operators also find tools for post-contest log processing, such as LM - Log Post Processor, useful for refining their entries. Some software, like Qsorder, even adds audio recording capabilities to enhance the contest experience.
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N1MM Logger+ is one of the most popular contest logging programs for Windows and it is the evolution of the N1MM classic. N1MM Logger plus is fully free to download and to use software featuring automatic CW generation, rotator and radio control, suport for So2R, cluster support, winkeyer interface, import export cabrillo and adif formats and many more features. Download N1MM from the official web site with latest callsign files and updated. -
CW Skimmer is a multi-channel CW decoder and analyzer for Windows, utilizing Bayesian statistics to decode up to 700 signals simultaneously. -
Win-Test is a contest logging software compatible with all the operating systems Windows 32 bits without exception. All major international and many national contests are supported. Network TCP/IP capability, radios and CW interfaced, database-aided autocompletion, and much more... -
Shareware Windows logging program for the 10-10 QSO party -
A special edition of AALog, optimized for the use in a lot of different contests. It can export file in Cabrillo, .SUM and .ALL files, ADIF. To use this program in CW and digital modes you need to use CwType and TrueTTY. -
Windows contest logging software with multiple functions like antenna rotor control, dx cluster, cat control, voice and cw keying, supports many data modes, qrz lookup, pirint qsl and labels, mapping and more. Donationware software. -
A sharewave windows logging program for the ARRL 10 meter contest by N3FJP -
Windows shareware contest log program for the ARRL 160 meter contest -
BKLog is a free Windows log book and contest program for amateur radio operators. -
VHF & Up Software management, Station Log and maps, in English -
Contest Log Converter it's a Windows program that allow to convert data file between the most used Contest Log. The program allow you to convert 12 different type of contest, selected from the common contest managed from the Contest Log program. The follow program ,CT by K1EA, TR by N6TR and NA by K8CC are full supported with the conversion of the most famous world contests. -
Contest LogChecker is a set of contest tools for Microsoft Windows, combining advanced text editing with keyword highlighted, and the ease and flexibility of import, export, statistics and charting utilities. With LogChecker you can edit, fill in the log, check Cabrillo Format and Header, convert files from the most popular logging software to Cabrillo, print customizable files, calculate statistics and export logs to RTF, PDF or HTML for publishing. You can examine a log in many different ways by highly interactive methods. LogChecker includes a Master Callsign Database tool for managing databases, which have been generated from actual contest logs. Commercial -
ContestLogHQB is a free windows contest logging program developed by Gabriele IZ5HQB. Currently in Italian, support most of the VHF and Up contests including Maraton 50Mhz. -
Windows shareware contest log program for the CQ 160 meters contest -
Windows shareware contest log program for the CQ WW DX contest. The contest log software offers a Network version capable to run over a local area network in order to allow several pc to update a single shared contest log file. Windows XP through Windows 10. -
Information and download page for the CQ/X GPS-enabled logging program for mobile operation in amateur radio state and regional QSO parties by N05W -
My MMPRINT utility is a post contest tool that lets you extract statistical data from a CT log file -
By 9H1EL, supports RSGB 21-28, BERU, IOTA contests, FOC marathon and IARU 50MHz trophy, Control of FT1000MP, all Kenwood and ICOM Radios which have CAT system. -
Logging program for Manchester Mineira contest CWJF -
DXLog.net is a freeware contest logging software for Windows, supporting over 500 different amateur radio contests and digital modes. -
Application for the Apple Macintosh computer that provides a CW contesting interface for the popular MacLoggerDX loggging software. FKeyer runs on MacOS X and uses an external keyer such as the MicroHam CW keyer. -
Freeware Win98/NT/XP contest logging program, supports over 270 contests, Grid Square distance/heading routines, plus Grid maps by Dave Mascaro W3KM -
Easy to use logging and keying software for CW and SSB, for HF and VHF. Contains the unique synthesized voice keyer. -
Holyland Log Application, a super simple, one click, easy to use logging application for Holyland contest participants. -
Windows shareware Log program for the IARU HF Contest -
JL is a free contest logger written entirely in Java. Run under Windows, Linux, Solaris, and MacOS X by W1JQ -
jLog is a modern Freeware Ham Log program that can run on all major platforms, e.g. Mac OS X, Mac OS, Linux/Unix, Windows, etc. It offers a nice, clean interface and allows efficient entry of QSOs. Import or Export of data using the standardized ADIF 2 format is possible to easily exchange data with any other decent Log program. Built-in CW Keyer, CAT control for many popular, rigs, DX Cluster tracking, call lookups -
K2 logging system by WB2QAP, logs ARCI sponsored contests and others with same point system -
Offer various contest logging programs, for scandinavian contests, SPDX, PAXX, OK/OM Contests, IARU VHF Contest, Portugal Day DX contests, HSC contest, various polish and norwegian local contests and other utilities -
LM is a program to edit contest logs afterwards, a so-called contest post processor. With help of LM you can convert row data to many different file formats. Allow a quick input interface, and contest score for several contest. Can import & export a batch of logs and to create result lists. -
LogView is a free post-contest log-visualisation tool, for analysing contest performance. It plots the QSOs in a Cabrillo-format contest-log on to one of 8 different maps by finding the position of each QSO from an online database of about 970,000 W/VE callsigns. -
Freeware windows program by VE3NEA that allow to view and edit the Master Callsign Database file used in many contesting programs, import and export callsigns, auto-download announced DX operations. -
miLog is a commercial Windows-based software for logging, DXing, contesting, and station control, supporting various operating modes. -
Windows shareware November Sweepstakes Log program -
Free Windows contest logging software, initially designed for the ARI 40-80 contest supports all major world wide contests. QARtest supports dx cluster, radio control interface and many new features. Can be used for most popular amateur radio contests. Works from Windows XP to Windows 10. -
Contest audio recording for N1MM. external "plug-in" which adds a QSO audio recording function. -
RCKLog is a windows freeware program for logging and administration of SSB and CW-Contest with simultaneous control of transceiver and real-time operation of Packet-Radio. -
Rig2Cast is a web-based multi-operator scheduling tool for HF contests and DXpeditions, managing shifts, rest, and preventing conflicts. -
Free VHF/UHF/Microwave contest logging software for rovers and non-rovers - Runs under Linux, Windows, etc. -
Contest log Written by Isao Suzuki JK1IQK, english and japanese version available -
Freeware general purpose and contesting logging application, Scoring function for the IBM QSO Party with unique export format. Cabrillo export for non IBM contests includes formatting for NA QP, CQ WW DX, NA Sprint & CQ World-Wide WPX by W0RY -
SkookumLogger is a free contest logging program for Mac OS X 10.7 or later, supporting CW and SSB events on the six HF contest bands plus 6m, 4m, 2m, and 70cm -
The Super Check Partial database files provide a list of callsigns used by active contesters. The data comes from Cabrillo logs contributed by contesters themselves. Contributed logs from the past 24 months are used to create the database. These logs are combined and filtered so that they result in a fairly good (but not perfect) list. The files do not contain any QSO data, such as state, CQ zone, Maidenhead Grid Locator, etc. The dta files can be used with CT, WriteLog, TRlog, SD, N1MM Logger, NA, Win-Test, and others -
SD sets the standard for fast, simple logging and editing in the major international contests and in dozens of others worldwide. SD by EI5DI is a free HF contest logger for windows. -
SDL is a dedicated contest logger for SWLs. It's good for all the major international contests and for dozens of others worldwide. SDL is fully working and unrestricted, and is distributed as freeware. It links to Icom, Kenwood and Yaesu radios to follow band and mode changes. -
Free format input, User selectable usage of reports, counters for DXCCs, WWL, DOK/UK Counties/CQ/ITU/States/Provinces and more -
TACLog is a free, flexible input format logbook software for VHF/UHF/SHF contests, supporting EDI format and Region 1 rules. -
Contest logging software by N6TR, a free limited version is also available, includes some contests and a cw simulator mode. -
TR4W (TR for Windows) is a free, open-source contest logging software based on TR LOG supporting 180 contests and SO2R operation. -
UCXLog is a freeware Windows-based logging and contesting software by DL7UCX, offering network capabilities, rig control, and DX cluster integration. -
VK Contest Log (VKCL) is a free contest log software specialising in Australasian contests but also covering some international ones too. Author is SK, you can donwnload the latest version 4.15. -
The Voice Keyer is a free Windows based voice keyer. It is very easy to use and it handles up to seven messages. By connecting your computer soundcard to your radio it's possible to just press a button and the computer will CQ for you, to spare your voice. It can also PTT your radio via the LPT port by SM3WMV -
Italian contesting logging program from windows by I8VKB -
Comprehensive contesting software for SSB, CW, RTTY and PSK. For Windows. -
zLog for Windows is a freeware full-featured contest logging software that runs on Windows. It supports major international and domestic (JA) contests and is customizable to many other contests not directly supported by zLog. Features include CW keying via parallel/serial/USB interfaces, highly sophisticated TCP/IP network that allows instant synchronization of a log of an M/M station, rig control, PacketCluster connenction. By JJ1MED/AD6AJ -
This is a contest keyer for the AEA MM-3 Morse Machine. It integrates with OmniRig for your radio's frequency. It has a built in logbook as well as a keyboard keyer. You can also export your log as an .adi or cabrillo format for contest submission. Please find my contact details on QRZ.COM for any suggestions or help 73 ZS6WAR -
Multi language contest log program for 9A VHF UHF contest. Freeware for Windows -
The Interlock Monitor (IM) program allows you to control and monitor the Interlock device from any computer in your network. The Interlock is an equipment designed to be used by contesters where they need to check, supervise and limit, how many radios are in transmission at any given time -
KM Rover is a rover logger software for BIG 4 VHF UHF contests and generic, Spring and Fall Sprints, GPS interface, beam heading CW PTT DVK functions. Works on Windows -
Minos Contest Logging Software, a contest logging suite for VHF and UHF Amateur Radio Contests, Minos offers support for most RSGB and Region 1 events -
Remembrance Day Contest Logger free Windows software. Remembrance Day is a popular contest in Australia. -
Windows log software for the popular RD contest, usually held in Australia in mid August. -
Tucnak is multiplatform VHF/HF contest logbook. It is executable on Linux and other unix-type systems. Since v3 also native under MS Windows, Android and Kindle -
VHF/UHF Contest Logger is a windows freeware contest log program that supports ARRL VHF/UHF contests and other popular VHF contests