Shortwave Log

Overview

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. New amateur radio functionality, including upload and download support for eQSL.cc has recently been added.

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 RCSweb interface, a receiver can be controlled from anywhere via a web page.

Online Receivers (14)

Server	Location	System	Web Access	Map	Notes
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.
barmettler.dyndns.org	Raleigh, NC USA	SWLog/RCS	Tune		The Raleigh, NC listening post is back in action. This time with an RX-320 and a 60 foot tree hung sloper. My goal is the keep this up 24/7 so please feel free to listen and tune the radio as you choose.
n3oea.ath.cx	Apollo Beach, Florida	SWLog/RCS	Tune	Plot	Enjoy reception from the gulf coast of Florida. This receiver can be accessed three ways: through this web interface, through RCS remote control, and through the Ham Radio Deluxe IP server.
iz4iyp.no-ip.org	Parma, Italy	SWLog/RCS	Tune	Plot	The radio is a Icom IC-PCR1000 shortwave radio. Antenna is a random wire.
adamsj.dynalias.org	Youngsville, NC	SWLog/RCS	Tune	Plot	Grid Square FM06sb -- RX-320D using 135 foot fan dipole and balanced feedline tunes 100 - 30,000 kHz. Two audio stream types; one real time.
AB2TC's brand new K3	Syracuse, NY, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Barney's ICOM PCR100	Bedfordshire, England, UK	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Barney's Ten Tec RX320D	Bedfordshire, England, UK	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
G7NPW's Remote ICOM 706 MKIIg Receiver	Derby, East Midlands, England. UK.	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
KD5LWU's Remote in Colorado	Cortez, Colorado	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
KG6YPI's FT-857 & SSTV	Prunedale, CA, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
N9MXQ's 706MKIIG	Belvidere, IL USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
South Coast VHF	Sussex, UK	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
WA6LIE's Remote & LIVE SSTV	Salinas, CA, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot

Integrated Web Receiver Control

While many programs can control a receiver over a serial port, the Radio Control module 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 RCSWeb 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.

Unparalleled Database Support

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 [now defunct]
IOCHAM[no longer being supported]
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

Receiver Support

The Radio Control Server application has native support for over thirty kinds of receivers. Plus the program can interface with the popular Ham Radio Deluxe program. Any recevier that works with Ham Radio Deluxe works with the Radio Control Server. 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 supported:

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
Japan Radio Corp. NRD-525/535/545/545+CHE-199 converter
Kenwood R-5000
Lowe HF-150/235/250/250E
Ten-Tec RX-320/320D/321
Yaesu FRG-100
Yaesu FT-817/920/990
Yaesu FT-857/857D
Yaesu FT-897/897D
Yaesu FTdx-9000

Forty-five Distinct Reports

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.

Worldwide Use of Shortwave Log

The following map shows Shortwave Log users from all over the world. To add your location to the map, click here.

Klingenfuss Integration
Shortwave Log and the Radio Control Server integrate with the Klingenfuss Super Frequency list. When a record is copied from the Klingenfuss list, the radio will automatically tune and the data can be inserted into a new log.

A Global Community of Shortwave Listeners
The Shortwave Log Community is a global, realtime logbook where listeners can upload their logs and view the logs of others. These logs can then be used in real-time to help identify stations. View the latest logs.

Review Shortwave Log at eHam.net.
eHam.net is a web site dedicated to amateur and shortwave topics. People can write reviews on radios, antennas, and software. To review Shortwave Log, just click here.

Display the Transmitter Location and Distance
When adding a log, Shortwave Log will automatically plot the transmitter location and calculate the distance of the transmitter from the current listening post.

DX Club Support
Custom reports provide for easy, automatic submission to the following clubs:
* Australian DX News
* Benelux DX Club
* National Radio Club
* NASWA
* Ontario DX Assn.

Manage Reception Reports
Management and tracking of reception reports is integrated into the program. QSL cards can be directly scanned from within Shortwave Log. A web page to display all the QSL cards with can be automatically created.

Propagation Prediction
Are the conditions right for that dream DX catch from the other side of the earth? Calculate MUF and LUF from a remote transmitter to your listening post or any other location.

What's Playing Now
While many programs can display the current transmissions from just the ILGRadio database, SWLog can display all current transmissions from ADDX, AOKI, DRM, EIBI, FCC HF Seasonal, HFCC, IOCHAM, PTSW, and SWBC. These transmissions plotted onto a world map, which allows for instant tuning simply by clicking on the map.

RemoteHams Integration
RemoteHams.com is a great web site that provides web-based control for any receiver that is running Shortwave Log and the Radio Control Server or Ham Radio Deluxe. RemoteHams.com provides a web front end for the receiver and communicates directly with the Radio Control Server. More features linking the Radio Control Server and RemoteHams.com are coming soon!

Interactive Demos
The first interactive demo for Shortwave Log has been created. As more demos are made, they will be posted here.
* Cold Database Backup

Monitoring Times Review
Shortwave Log was reviewed in the September 2005 edition of Monitoring Times. Download a copy of the review

Support for Multiple Languages
In addition to English, Shortwave Log has been translated into:
* German
* Italian
* Norwegian
* Russian
* Portuguese
* Portuguese (Brazil)
* Spanish
* Swedish