Bandlog — a logging notebook that fits in a pocket
Bandlog is built around the same four fields every entry in this log already uses: date, time, frequency, and a short note on what was heard. It adds a place to track when a QSL card ships and when it finally comes back. That is the whole idea — no ranking, no social feed, no gear marketplace.
What it does
Six small pieces, each solving one part of keeping a log worth trusting later.
Dated entries
Every catch gets a timestamp automatically, so the log reflects when something actually happened, not when it was written up later.
Session timer
A simple running clock for a listening session, so notes stay attached to the right stretch of time instead of guessed after the fact.
Frequency field
A dedicated numeric field with tabular alignment, so a page of entries reads like a proper log rather than a scattered notes app.
Signal notes
Short free-text notes for strength, fading, and interference — the texture that a bare frequency number never captures.
QSL tracker
Mark a report as sent, then flip it to confirmed when a card or an e-QSL arrives. A quiet reminder if it has been quiet too long.
Plain export
Export the log as a plain text or CSV file at any time. The data is yours; nothing is locked to keep using the app.
How it works
Four steps, the same order every session follows on paper.
Start a session
Open the app when you sit down at the set. The timer starts; nothing else is required yet.
Log as you tune
Enter frequency, a short note on what came through, and let the timestamp fill itself in.
Mark reports sent
If a reception report goes out, flag the entry — Bandlog keeps a running list of what is still waiting on a reply.
Close the loop
When a QSL card or e-QSL arrives, mark it confirmed. The entry now has a beginning and an end.
Mini FAQ
Longer answers live on the full FAQ page.
Does Bandlog work without an internet connection?
Yes. Entries are stored locally first; syncing is only needed if you want a backup copy elsewhere.
Can I log more than shortwave broadcast stations?
The frequency field and notes are generic enough for amateur bands, utility stations, or anything else you tune across.
Is there a social or sharing feature?
Not at the moment. Bandlog is built as a private notebook first; export covers the case of sharing a log with someone directly.