Legacy Palm OS Applications for Amateur Radio

Find and download software for logging, propagation, satellite tracking, Morse code training, and more on Palm OS devices.

Austin
Reviewed by • Digital Modes & Software Editor • March 2026

Even though PalmOS devices are no longer current, many hams still use these handhelds for various amateur radio activities. Their compact size and low power consumption made them ideal for portable operations, field days, and even daily shack use before smartphones became common. Operators often relied on these devices for logging QSOs, checking propagation, and accessing reference data while on the go.

This category offers a look back at the specialized software developed for PalmOS. Hams could find logging programs like PortaLog and HF Radio Logger, optimized for mobile and contest use, including specific events like the ARRL 10GHz Cumulative Contest. Other tools included propagation forecast utilities such as PalmProp, Morse code tutors like abc Morse Code for Palm, and even satellite tracking with PocketSat. There were also handy reference apps, virtual examiner tools like EggsHam and PalmVE for license practice, and repeater directories to keep hams connected.

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  • EggsHam
    4.9/5 (4)
    EggsHam
    EggsHam is a PalmOS application that generates (and grades) _practice_ amateur radio licensing exams. It is for people interested in obtaining an amateur radio license in the US, who want to practice for the Technician, General, or Extra written exam.
  • Electrist
    4.3/5 (6)
    Electrist
    The Top-Rated Electrical and Electronic Engineering Calculator for Palm OS
  • FT-100D for PalmOs
    1.2/5 (3)
    FT-100D for PalmOs
    Palm interface for the FT100D by Andre, HB9FBD
  • Ham Profile
    No votes
    Ham Profile
    This database is not a logging program. It is intended to collect information about the HAMs that you know. You just record the call sign and name of a HAM that you meet. Later you can use QRZ to look up the call sign to validate that it matches the name.
  • Ham Radio Reference (HRR)
    4.9/5 (4)
    Ham Radio Reference (HRR)
    A collection of calculators, contest schedules, references, databases and more for Palm OS by KB7AVT
  • HF Radio Logger
    5.0/5 (2)
    HF Radio Logger
    NW7US logging program for palm/os
  • PalmProp
    5.0/5 (2)
    PalmProp — Gilles, f5hla
    PalmProp is a software for PalmOs dedicated to the forcast of HF radiowave propagation by f5hla
  • PalmVE
    2.5/5 (2)
    PalmVE
    PalmVE is a program for Palm based handheld computers that is built to aid as a virtual volunteer examiner for amateur radio written tests
  • QRG_DB1
    No votes
    QRG_DB1
    QRG_DB is a database for the Palm OS computer to control a Yaesu FT-817 Transceiver via the CAT interface
  • QSO Diary
    No votes
    QSO Diary
    Freeware logging programme for the Palm Platform.
  • Smorse
    1.0/5 (3)
    Smorse
    Palm OS morse code software, simple morse code sender, sends code on the built-in speaker at 1-80 WPM. Higher speeds are sloppy because of the 10 msec resolution of the internal timer.
  • VT100/ANSI terminal and Telnet client
    2.1/5 (4)
    VT100/ANSI terminal and Telnet client
    Online is a VT100/ANSI terminal emulator and Telnet client for Palm OS organizers. Connect to Unix systems, configure routers and reprogram embedded computers.
  • W1GHZ Palm log
    5.0/5 (1)
    W1GHZ Palm log
    W1GHZ Palm Software, special-purpose contest logging program for the ARRL 10GHz Cumulative Contest.