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@ct7ayd ct7ayd released this 24 Sep 09:00
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LightLog

The Next-Generation Logbook for Radio Amateurs. Simple for your shack, optimizes your QSOs, and maintains total control over operations in real-time.
🚀 What is LightLog 2026?
LightLog 2026 is a modern, lightweight, and high-performance contact logging application (Logbook) designed to meet the basic needs of radio amateurs. With native CAT radio integration (SmartSDR/FlexRadio, Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu), real-time DX Cluster, and automatic synchronization with QRZ.com, LightLog is the essential tool for your day-to-day shack operations.
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✨ Key Features

📡 Integrated CAT Control: Direct connection to your radio via serial port or TCP/IP (compatible with FlexRadio, Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu). Automatic real-time frequency, band, and mode updates.

🔍 DX Cluster & Raw Stream Monitor: Integrated connection to DX Cluster servers via Telnet with smart filters for active bands and modes (SSB, CW, DIGI). Also includes a raw stream monitor for advanced diagnostics.

🌐 Full QRZ.com Integration:

Automatic callsign XML lookup with instant filling of name, QTH, country, Grid Locator, and operator photo.

Log synchronization and automatic upload of QSOs to the QRZ.com Logbook.

🗺️ Advanced Geographical Tools: Automatic calculation of distance in kilometers and bearing based on your Grid Locator and the correspondent's.

📊 Detailed Statistics and Charts: Comprehensive analytics dashboard with QSO metrics, unique callsigns, worked bands, mode distribution, and monthly evolution through dynamic charts.

📂 Flexible Data Management (ADIF): Simplified import and export of .adi files for full compatibility with other software on the market.

⌨️ Efficient Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick commands (Ctrl+S to save, Ctrl+F to search, Esc to clear) to optimize workflow during contests or pile-ups.

Location and Map Window

English and portuguese languages supported.

🖥️ Supported Platforms: Windows, Linux, and macOS (requires Python environment with dependencies such as pyserial, requests, pillow, and matplotlib).

🛠️ Technical Requirements

  • Windows 10, 11
  • If running from source code: Python: 3.10 or higher. Required modules: tkinter, pyserial, requests, pillow, matplotlib.
  • Internet Connection: Required for QRZ.com XML lookups and receiving DX Cluster spots.
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Por CT7AYD - José Luís Albuquerque

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