For ham radio operators

HQ2RDR
Logger & QSL Pro

Desktop ham radio logger for everyday operating, DXing, activations, nets, QSL workflows, station management, and cloud sync.

Stable builds available for Windows and Linux. macOS builds may be published manually depending on availability.

Latest version:v1.6.5
13 stable downloads
HQ2RDR - Ham Radio Logger
HQ2RDR logbook screenshot

Key features

Fast QSO capture

Callsign, RST, comments, name, QTH, country, power, grid, duplicate checks, and previous-contact context.

Station Control

CAT, frequency, mode, power, VFO, station radio, station antenna, and quick band controls in one dock.

Digital auto-log

WSJT-X, JTDX, and MSHV logging through UDP/ADIF broadcasts for FT8, FT4, and digital workflows.

Maps and globe

2D DX Map and 3D DX Globe with paths, filters, distance context, and gray-zone support.

Statistics

DXCC, WAS, WAC, bands, modes, dates, confirmations, equipment, power, and distance summaries.

Cloud Sync

Optional paid multi-device sync with license activation, automatic save pushes, pulls, and retry handling.

QSL Designer

Custom card templates, field positioning, preview, batch PNG/PDF rendering, and email delivery.

DX Cluster

Configurable cluster hosts, filters, color-coded spots, reconnect handling, and Spot DX from the logger.

QRZ and LoTW

QRZ lookup, profile cache, uploads, confirmation workflows, and TrustedQSL-assisted LoTW uploads.

POTA/SOTA

Live activation tables, fixed park workflows, hunter references, park lookup, and distance context.

Audio

QSO recording with MIC, RX, and PLAY meters plus recording feedback in the logger workspace.

Bilingual UI

English and Spanish interface with bundled user guides and integrated help.

Screenshots

HQ2RDR Fast QSO Logging screenshot
Fast QSO Logging
HQ2RDR Logbook Management screenshot
Logbook Management
HQ2RDR Live Activations screenshot
Live Activations
HQ2RDR QRZ Lookup screenshot
QRZ Lookup
HQ2RDR QSL Designer screenshot
QSL Designer
HQ2RDR Statistics screenshot
Statistics
HQ2RDR Audio Recording screenshot
Audio Recording
HQ2RDR DX Map screenshot
DX Map
HQ2RDR DX Globe screenshot
DX Globe
HQ2RDR Nets screenshot
Nets

Licensing

Free

$0

Full use of the logger, QSL designer, DX cluster, maps, and statistics.

  • Full logger
  • QSL Designer
  • DX Cluster
  • Map and 3D globe
  • DXCC/WAS statistics
  • ADIF import/export
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Cloud Sync

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Secure multi-device cloud synchronization. Never lose a QSO.

  • Everything in Free
  • Multi-device sync
  • Automatic push on save
  • Pull every 15 minutes
  • Multi-logbook sync
  • Automatic retry queue
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Version history

v1.6.3Latest2026-05-23

Public release with updated Windows installer, Windows portable ZIP, and Linux build available on GitHub Releases.

v1.6.22026-05-22

Compact QSO capture layout, previous-contact summary in MORE, focused contest/activation/park/QRZ context, and updated public screenshots.

v1.6.12026-05-21

Live Leaflet DX Map without full-page reloads, map filters, improved hover details, gray-zone fixes, audio meters, and configurable columns.

v1.6.02026-05-21

Stable 1.6 workbench with fixed QSO entry, integrated tabs, Station Control dock, expanded audio, POTA/SOTA improvements, and bilingual help.

To get a Cloud Sync license or support: [email protected]