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. 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: 2 RemoteHams: 14

Receiver	Location	System	Web Access	Map	Notes

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	Ham Lake, Minnesota	SWLog/RCS	Tune	Plot	Located in Ham Lake, Minnesota a northern suburb of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. The system consists of an ICOM PCR-1000. Coverage is from 100 KHz to 1300 MHz. Antenna is a Radio Shack discone.
AB2TC's trusty old IC-718	Syracuse, NY, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Barney's FT840	Bedford, Bedfordshire, England	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Barneys PCR100	Bedford, Bedfordshire, England	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Barney's TenTec RX320D	Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
DL3BAA's ICOM IC761	Heuchelheim-Klingen, Germany JN49AD	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
DL3BAA's ICOM PCR 1500	Heuchelheim-Klingen, Germany JN49AD	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
FT-100 Online Remote Base	Main St, Cortez, Colorado USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
G7NPW's Remote Icom IC-706 MKIIG Receiver	Derby, East Midlands, England. UK.	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
KD5LWU's FT-817	Cortez, Colorado, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Laser PCR1500	Hamilton Ont Canada	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
NA6TE Remote FT950	Southern, CA, USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
Oui's Icom-pcr2500	Bexley SE London	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
WA6LIE's Elecraft K3 Located in Salinas, CA. USA CM96eq	Salinas, CA. USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot
WA6LIE's FT-857D Located in Salinas, CA. USA CM96eq	Salinas, CA USA	RemoteHams	Tune	Plot

Integrated Web Receiver Control

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.

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 [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

Receiver Support

Radio Control Server (RCS) works with over thirty receivers. When using RCS, these receivers are network-enabled and can be controlled over a network or the Internet with native tools or with a Silverlight front end. The following receivers are configured to work with the Radio Control Server:

AOR 7030/7030+
Drake R8A/R8B
Ham Radio Deluxe DDE 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.

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.

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Propagation Prediction

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

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.

Support for Multiple Languages

In addition to English, Shortwave Log has been translated into:

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

Follow the Author on Twitter

When a log is entered, its contents can be posted in real-time to Twitter. Below is the author's Twitter feed. You can choose to follow the author's feed and be a witness to his rather dull life.