SmartSDR IOS Logging

Scott_W0SJE

Hello-

I recently transitioned from SmartSDR for Windows to IOS (using an IPad Pro).

The built-in logging feature seems fine, but during contesting I like having another separate window (on another monitor) for logging. Can anyone recommend a compatible program?

The same goes for FT8 contesting, but the built-in feature seems good. I know WSJT isn’t for IOS (yet) and I’m not thrilled about an emulator.

Thank you.

K3CDY

Hi Scott -

For the iPadOS world, I think you're pretty limited in good contesting software. While there are a some that claim to do contesting (SmartLogger, for example), I haven't seen any that integrate with SmartSDR for iOS. You'll be stuck manually entering frequencies, call signs, etc.

Frankly, you might just look at getting a true Mac. Even a simple M1 Mac Mini runs SmartSDR beautifully, and opens up more possibilities, like SkookumLogger, and Software Defined Connectors, which are true contest logging apps.

Good luck!