Ham Radio Deluxe® Logbook — Ham Radio Logging Software for Windows
The Most Complete Ham Radio Logging Software Available
Looking for the best ham radio logging software for Windows? HRD Logbook is a full-featured amateur radio logging program used by over 41,500 licensed operators in 130 countries. This logger handles everything from casual rag-chewing and general use to serious DXing, POTA activations, FT8 logging, ham radio contest software integration, awards tracking, and advanced automation — all from a single integrated interface.
HRD Logbook is built into the Ham Radio Deluxe® software suite and connects directly to HRD Rig Control, so your frequency, band, and mode populate automatically from your radio the moment you open a QSO. No manual entry, no transcription errors.
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What Ham Radio Operators Use HRD Logbook For
- DX cluster support for DX Spider, CC Cluster, and AR Cluster — including the WA9PIE-2 node with Reverse Beacon Network spots gives you a DX view of on-air activity
- Auto-population of frequency, band, and mode from rig integration (Kenwood, Icom, Yaesu, Elecraft, FlexRadio, and more)
- Supports HF, VHF, and UHF operating
- Over 200 operating awards tracked across 16 programs — DXCC and CQ Countries, IOTA, CQ Worked All Zones (WAZ), Worked All States (WAS), CQ DX Marathon, Worked All US Counties, and more
- Worked Status Indicators (WSI) color-code DX spots so you instantly know what you still need
- One-click LoTW upload and download
- Automatic sync with eQSL, ClubLog, QRZ Logbook, and HRDLog.net
- Ham callsign lookup via QRZ.com, HamQTH, and HamCall.net
- Digital mode integration: automatic QSO logging from WSJT-X, JTDX, and JTAlert
- N1MM Logger+ integration for contest logging
- POTA and SOTA logging with ADIF export
- Gray line map and solar weather via WWV and WCY
- Google Earth integration for DX location lookup
- Network log sharing across multiple stations
- Automatic log backups to local drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive
- Easily import existing logs via ADIF
- QSL card label printing and audio recording
DX Logging and DX Cluster
For DXers, live DX spots are an integral of this DX suite — and HRD Logbook puts them front and center. The built-in DX cluster client connects to DX Spider, CC Cluster, and AR Cluster servers, streaming real-time spots directly into your logging session.
The WA9PIE-2 DX cluster integrates spots from the Reverse Beacon Network (RBN), automatically surfacing CW, RTTY, and digital mode spots from skimmer stations worldwide. The Bandmap displays those spots graphically across up to 10 bands simultaneously. Worked Status Indicators (WSI) color-code each spot so you instantly know what you still need to work and confirm. Click any spot to tune your rig directly to that frequency. Keep your DX QSOs safe with our new SQLite database platform.
QRZ Logbook Sync
HRD Logbook syncs automatically with your QRZ Logbook account, uploading confirmed QSOs without manual ADIF exports. Every contact you log in HRD flows to QRZ.com automatically, keeping your online logbook current.
Beyond QRZ Logbook sync, HRD Logbook integrates with QRZ.com for real-time callsign lookup — populating operator name, QTH, grid square, and DXCC entity the moment you enter a callsign in the logging window. A QRZ.com subscription unlocks full data including biography, photo, and QSL details. Basic lookups are available free.
LoTW Integration — One-Click Upload and Download
The ARRL Logbook of the World (LoTW) is the gold standard for award confirmation, and HRD Logbook makes the entire workflow effortless. Once you've installed Trusted QSL (TQSL) and obtained your callsign certificate from the ARRL, uploading QSOs is a single click.
Downloading confirmed QSOs from LoTW is equally seamless. HRD Logbook automatically matches incoming confirmations against your log and updates award totals across all tracked programs — DXCC, WAS, IOTA, CQ WAZ, and more. If you've struggled with the LoTW process in other ham radio log programs, HRD Logbook's tight integration removes that friction entirely.
POTA and SOTA Logging
Parks on the Air (POTA) and Summits on the Air (SOTA) are two of the fastest-growing activities in amateur radio — and HRD Logbook is ready for both activators and hunters. Log contacts in real time with automatic frequency, band, and mode capture from your rig.
When your activation is complete, export your log as an ADIF file for direct upload to the POTA and SOTA portals. Automatic callsign lookup via QRZ.com, HamQTH, and HamCall populates hunter details instantly. Automatic backups to Dropbox, OneDrive, or Google Drive keep your field logs safe even when operating portable.
Check out the full HRD Logbook POTA overview for activator and hunter setup details.
FT8 and Digital Mode Logging
HRD Logbook integrates directly with WSJT-X, JTDX, and JTAlert to log FT8, FT4, JT65, and other digital mode QSOs automatically — no manual ADIF exports required. Every digital QSO flows into your ham radio log in real time, with frequency, mode, and signal report populated automatically.
We endorse WSJT-X as the best FT8 software. See our WSJT-X integration guide for setup instructions.
Contest Logging
Ham radio contests demand fast, accurate logging — and HRD Logbook delivers. Native integration with N1MM Logger+ means you can run N1MM for contest exchange handling while HRD Logbook captures the full QSO record automatically. Worked Status Indicators keep dupe checking instant, and DX cluster integration surfaces multipliers in real time.
For Field Day, HRD Logbook supports multi-operator, multi-transmitter setups with networked log sharing across all operating positions. Cabrillo file export makes post-contest log submission straightforward for any major contest sponsor.
Ham Radio Callsign Lookup
Every QSO in HRD Logbook can be enriched automatically with callsign data from the leading ham radio databases. HRD Logbook integrates with QRZ.com (subscription required for full data), HamQTH (free), and HamCall.net. Operator name, QTH, grid square, DXCC entity, and more populate the moment you enter a callsign — no manual lookups mid-QSO.
For DX contacts, the DXCC entity is confirmed automatically and fed directly into your award tracking. DX station locations can be pinpointed in Google Earth with a single click. To configure callsign lookup, see the Callsign Lookup Setup Guide.
Operating Awards Tracking
HRD Logbook tracks over 200 operating awards across 16 programs — more than any other ham radio logging software. DXCC, WAS, IOTA, CQ WAZ, and more are tracked automatically as you log QSOs and receive LoTW and eQSL confirmations. Advanced awards reporting lets you see exactly where you stand on every program, which entities you've worked and confirmed, and what you still need.
QRP operators will find HRD Logbook equally capable — all award programs support QRP-specific tracking to accelerate your pace toward QRP DXCC and other endorsements.
Quick Links
Ham Radio Deluxe® Videos and Screenshots
This video demonstrates how to apply for DXCC awards using Ham Radio Deluxe® Logbook and LoTW.
How to use WSJT-X with Ham Radio Deluxe to log FT4, FT8, and other digital modes.
Ham Radio Deluxe® Logbook Main QSO Logging Screen
Ham Radio Deluxe® Logbook DX Awards Tracking Totals
Ham Radio Deluxe® Logbook DX Awards Tracking Matrix
