Wavelog

Self-Hosted

Self-hosted amateur radio logbook for enthusiasts

Overview

Wavelog is an open-source, self-hosted logbook tailored for amateur radio operators. Track QSOs (contacts), manage DXCC awards, log satellite communications, and integrate with services like LoTW, Clublog, and QRZ. It offers customizable dashboards, ADIF import/export, and multi-operator support. Deploy via Docker for easy setup or manual installation using PHP (7.4+) and MySQL. Ideal for hams who value data privacy and full control over their logbook without cloud reliance. Features include real-time statistics and map visualizations of contacts.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  wavelog:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: wavelog
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

QSO logging & ADIF import/export
DXCC award tracking & satellite support
Integration with LoTW, Clublog, and QRZ
Customizable dashboards & contact statistics

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Wavelog hard to install?

Wavelog offers Docker support for simple deployment—just run the container with MySQL. Manual installation needs PHP (7.4+) and MySQL, which requires basic server knowledge, but detailed documentation simplifies the process.

? Is Wavelog a good alternative to Log4OM?

Yes—Wavelog is a self-hosted alternative to Log4OM, focusing on data privacy and control. While Log4OM has more advanced digital mode features, Wavelog excels for users wanting to avoid cloud services and own their logbook data.

? Is Wavelog completely free?

Yes—Wavelog is licensed under GPLv3, so it’s fully open-source and free to use, modify, and self-host with no subscription fees or paid tiers.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Miscellaneous

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full control over logbook data (no cloud dependency)
⊕ Open-source & free to use/modify
⊕ Docker support for hassle-free deployment
⊕ Rich integration with ham radio services

Cons

⊖ Manual setup requires basic server admin skills
⊖ Limited mobile app support (web-based only)
⊖ Regular updates needed for service integration compatibility