Wavelog - next generation web-based logging
Webbased Amateur Radio Logging Software - Log your contacts from everywhere!
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WaveLog is a self-hosted, web-based logging software for amateur radio operators to manage their QSO logs from anywhere using a browser.
🚀 Overview
WaveLog is an open-source, next-generation web-based logging application designed for amateur radio operators. It enables seamless logging of radio contacts (QSOs) directly in any web browser, making it accessible from desktops, tablets, or mobiles without needing dedicated desktop software.
The project solves the limitations of traditional desktop-bound logging tools by offering a flexible, self-hosted solution with advanced features like real-time DX spotting, mapping, statistics, award tracking, and QSL management. It integrates with tools such as WSJT-X via WLGate and supports multi-operator club environments.
Built as an enhanced fork of Cloudlog by a team of passionate radio amateurs (DF2ET, DJ7NT, HB9HIL, LA8AJA), WaveLog was created out of love for the hobby, without commercial motives, to provide simple yet powerful logging for individual hams, clubs, contests, and special events.
✨ Key Features
- Intuitive web interface for quick QSO logging directly in the browser (simple entry with powerful validation)
- WLGate tool for automatic logging from WSJT-X and CAT data from radios (via FLrig)
- Advanced DX cluster with filtering by DXCC, bands, continents, and live DX waterfall
- Customizable mapping tools for QSO visualization and QRZ.com bio integration
- Comprehensive statistics including grids, distances, activity analysis, and progress toward 20+ awards
- Full QSL management supporting eQSL, LotW, QRZ.com, etc., with auto-confirmations and scanned card uploads
- Multi-operator and club station support with operator switching and QSO assignment
- Optional: Multi-language support via community translations; ongoing enhancements in stability and contest features
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: PHP (CodeIgniter 3), Bootstrap 5, JavaScript, CSS
- Backend: PHP (CodeIgniter 3)
- Database: MySQL 8+ or MariaDB 10.2+
- Auth: Built-in web authentication
- Hosting: Self-hosted (Linux, Apache/Nginx, PHP 8.2-8.4), Docker, Raspberry Pi, VPS, etc.
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Amateur radio operators who want to log QSOs from anywhere without desktop apps
- Club stations looking for multi-operator shared logging
- Contest and DX operators needing advanced spotting, mapping, and statistics
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://demo.wavelog.org (username: demo, password: demo)
- GitHub: https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes — Completely free and open-source (MIT license). Self-hosted with no costs beyond your server.
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog
Can I contribute?
Yes — Open issues or submit PRs on GitHub, contribute translations at https://translate.wavelog.org/engage/wavelog/, or contact core developers via GitHub issues.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://www.wavelog.org
- GitHub: https://github.com/wavelog/wavelog
- Twitter/X:
- Email: translation@wavelog.org (for translations)
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