Shortwave Log provides logging, radio control, chat, and recording functionality in a single suite. Shortwave Log is also one of the oldest logging programs in existence, having been created in 1990.
While initially designed for shortwave and mediumwave listening, the program is quite adept for listening to other modes such as longwave, utility, or amateur radio. The amateur radio functionality includes integreated support for for eQSL.cc. Shortwave Log now integrates directly with Twitter, allowing logs to be tweeted in real-time to your stream and all your followers.
The logging features of the program are extensive. When adding a log to the logbook, Shortwave Log will search multiple databases to find matches, making it very easy to identify stations.
In addition to traditional logging features, the Radio Control Server component allows a receiver to be controlled over a home network or the Internet. With the installation of the RCS Remote interface, a receiver can be controlled from anywhere via a web page.
Online Receivers
SWLog/RCS: 3 RemoteHams: 8
| iz4iyp.no-ip.org | Parma, Italy | SWLog/RCS | Tune | Plot | The radio is a Icom IC-PCR1000 shortwave radio. Antenna is a random wire. |
| swlradio.no-ip.com | Minneapolis, Minnesota USA | SWLog/RCS | Tune | | ICOM PCR-1000 receiver with a Radio Shack discone antenna. Location is a northern suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. |
| ki4pba.geekgalaxy.com | Central, SC USA | SWLog/RCS | Tune | Plot | ICOM PCR-2500 with a 500 ft Longwire antenna |
| AB2TC's trusty old IC-718 | Syracuse, NY, USA | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| Barneys PCR100 | Bedford, Bedfordshire, England | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| G7NPW's Remote ICOM 706 MKIIg Receiver | Derby, East Midlands, England. UK. | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| KD5LWU's Remote FT-100 | Cortez, Colorado, USA | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| KG6YPI's Remote FT857 | Prunedale, CA, USA | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| Laser PCR1500 | Hamilton Ont Canada | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| WA6LIE's FT857 | Salinas, CA, USA | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
| WA6LIE's Remote K3 | Salinas, CA, USA | RemoteHams | Tune | Plot | |
Radio Control Server provides control via TCP/IP, allowing the receiver to be controlled across a home network, a local network, or from anywhere in the world via the Internet. The RCS Remote Interface module provides a web front-end for the server, allowing access to the receiver with only a web browser. A receiver can be published on the web and streaming audio in only minutes.
In addition to working with RCS Remote, Radio Control Server also seamlessly integrates with RemoteHams.com, allowing for either the RCS Remote or the RemoteHams web interface to be used.
Identifying a transmission has never been easier. With support for fourteen external databases, the Community logs, and previous log entries, it is easy to identify transmissions.
- ADDX (Association of German DXers)
- AOKI/Nagoya DXers Circle
- Canadian Amateur Radio Callsign
- ClassAxe Beacon List
- DRM Schedules
- EiBi
- Euro-African Mediumwave Guide [no longer offering an electronic version]
- FCC AM Engineering
- FCC Amateur Callsign
- FCC FM Engineering
- FCC Seasonal Operating Frequency Schedules
- HFCC
- ILGRadio [no longer being supported]
- IOCHAM
- NIMA Non-directional Longwave Beacons [defunct]
- Prime Time Shortwave
- SWBC Schedules
- Existing logbook entries
- Community logs from other Shortwave Log users
- Personal Schedules from other Shortwave Log users
Radio Control Server (RCS) has is linked to over thirty receivers. All receivers are network-enabled and can be controlled over a network or the Internet with native tools or with a web page. The following receivers are configured to work with the Radio Control Server; however, the level of funtionality may vary:
- AOR 7030/7030+
- Drake R8A/R8B
- Ham Radio Deluxe DDE Interface
- Ham Radio Deluxe IP Server Interface
- Icom CIV-based radios like the IC-R75, IC-746, and dozens more
- Icom PCR-100/1000/1500/2500
- FlexRadio SDR-1000/1500/3000/5000
- Japan Radio Corp. NRD-525/535/545/545 with CHE-199 converter
- Kenwood R-5000
- Lowe HF-150/235/250/250E
- Perseus SDR
- Ten-Tec RX-320/320D/321
- WiNRADiO G313
- Yaesu FRG-100
- Yaesu FT-817/920/990
- Yaesu FT-857/857D
- Yaesu FT-897/897D
- Yaesu FTdx-9000
If a receiver is not listed, use the support forums to contact the author. In order for any receiver to be added, the author must have that receiver in his possession while developing the code.
With forty-five distinct reports, the logbook can be queried and analyzed in many ways.- What is the listenting pattern in comparing weekdays to weekends?
- What is the most listen to station?
- What is the most logged transmitter site?
- How many stations have been logged per meter band?
- And many more.
Shortwave Log is this author's personal logging software. It is being released to the amateur and shortwave listening communities for no charge. As this program has grown from a simple logging application to a full suite, the costs of maintaining this web site and paying for the development tools is significant. If you use the software and would like to make a small donation, please click on the button below.
