# HAM-Toolbox — Tools for HAM-Radio Operators

> Amateur radio utility app with logging, radio integration, and resource tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Marcus Roskosch.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marcus Roskosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 83 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-09-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109/reviews.md

## What is HAM?

The ultimate utility App for every HAM-Radio Operator

HAM-Toolbox provides a variety of useful Tools to help you operating your HAM-Radio.

The Tools are ranging from activity monitoring Tools like DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter, to Tools helping you with resource information like Bandplan, Glossar, AWG and many more Tools.

HAM-Toolbox also has a built-in radio integration, so that you can directly tune to spots from the DX-Cluster and other tools. During logging, the appropriate fields for the frequency and mode will be automatically filled.

With a one-time purchase you gain access to all of the following Tools on your iPhone, iPad and Mac.

· TOOLS:
+ Band Conditions
+ POTA
+ DX-Cluster
+ PSK-Reporter
+ Reverse Beacon Network
+ Call-Lookup
+ Locator
+ Beacons (especially NCDXF)
+ Repeater
+ DTMF Generator
+ CW Encoder and Decoder
+ Frequency List
+ QSL Card Designer (design, preview, print and export your own QSL cards)

· LOGBOOK:
HAM-Toolbox comes with a fully featured Logbook.

+ Inspect and edit your existing QSOs
+ Easy-to-use logging interface
+ Maintenance (Data completion from QRZ.com, Duplicates finder, Mass change)
+ LOTW and QRZ.com log submission
+ Integrated Call-Lookup with possibility to update QSO
+ Worked/Needed statistics for CQ-Zones, ITU-Zones and DXCCs
+ Map with worked grid locators representation
+ iCloud-Sync with multiple devices (compatible with SDR-Control and SmartSDR)

· Radio-Integration:
+ Frequency and Mode
+ Logbook integration
+ Direct tuning from various Tools like DXCluster, POTA, Frequency List
+ Supports all major Brands and Radios via Network or USB
+ YAESU: FT-710, FT-991, FT-DX10, FT-DX100
+ Icom: IC-705, IC-7300mk2, IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7760, IC-9700, IC-R8600,
+ Kenwood: TS-890, TS-990
+ Elecraft: K4
+ HamLib

· CALCULATIONS:
+ Ohm's law
+ VSWR
+ Dipole-Antenna
+ Groundplane-Antenna
+ HB9CV-Antenna
+ Helix-Antenna
+ dB Conversion
+ Wavelength

· RESOURCES:
+ Bandplan
+ Glossar
+ Morse
+ AWG
+ CTCSS-Codes
+ Formulas
+ Q-Codes
+ Abbreviations
+ Constants

Find out more here: https://ham-toolbox.com

Read the Manual: https://go-to.me/hamtoolbox-manual

## Key features

- DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter activity monitoring
- Bandplan, Glossar, and AWG resource information
- Built-in radio integration for direct tuning
- Fully featured logbook with QSO editing
- LOTW and QRZ.com log submission
- Calculations for Ohm's law, VSWR, and antennas
- CW Encoder and Decoder

## Chart rankings

- #197 in Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very useful App and a good value.

*2025-12-12*

I’ve been using HAM-Toolbox daily for quite some time and never had any problems. I like all the features especially HAM-Clock, DXCluster, POTA and Logbook. All of the tools can be very helpful.

I really like that widgets are now included which allows bringing up HAM-Clock with a simple tap on the widget.

Customer support is outstanding and the user manual is very well written. Hats off to the developer!

### 2/5 — Uploads to LOTW Not Working

*2025-10-02*

Great in principle but difficult to set up interface with LOTW. Successfully uploaded .P12 file, but attempts to transfer qsl info always results in “There was an error, uploading the QSOs” message, which is utterly unhelpful. Manual explanations not sufficient to figure out how to use this and other features. Perhaps a video stepping users through setup and use would be helpful.

### 4/5 — Nice enough, but not compatible with Flex?

*2025-03-25*

I downloaded this app with the expectation that it would work with the Mac SmartSDR app for macOS (which communicates with the Flex Radio), since they both come from the same company.  Oddly enough, HAM-Toolbox doesn’t work with Mac SmartSDR.  The author has responded, but there is no solution yet.  This might be nice for other rigs, but not Flex.  Three stars for now, until I can get a fix from the author.   
3/25/25 update: The author finally responded, and fixed the Flex integration.  It’s way more useful now, and could be better with some UI improvements and ability to click on spots to auto-tune the radio.

### 3/5 — Nice enough, but not compatible with Flex?

*2025-03-13*

I downloaded this app with the expectation that it would work with the Mac SmartSDR app for macOS (which communicates with the Flex Radio), since they both come from the same company.  Oddly enough, HAM-Toolbox doesn’t work with Mac SmartSDR.  The author has responded, but there is no solution yet.  This might be nice for other rigs, but not Flex.  Three stars for now, until I can get a fix from the author.

### 2/5 — Crashes

*2025-01-15*

Current version doesn’t work just crashes

**Developer response:** Hi,
I’m really sorry to hear that the app is crashing for you. I’d love to get this resolved as quickly as possible. Could you please use the “Contact Developer” button within the app to reach out directly? If you can share a bit more detail about when the crashes occur, it would be a huge help in tracking down the issue. I truly appreciate your support and look forward to getting this fixed for you!

73, 
Jan

### 4/5 — Very Useful info

*2024-12-31*

Found this app very useful although seems to be more US based, slight niggle that the columns of data don’t align with titles, hopefully this will fixed

### 5/5 — Good

*2024-09-15*

This is a good app.  I would love to see the Ham-clock added as a desktop widget though.  This way, I can see the ham clock without the app being full loaded.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-02-17*

I am a new ham.  I have used Mac' s since 1990.  One of my concerns entering the ham world was having to rely on p's for everything.  Marcus' app let's me do everything I want to in a native Mac environment.

### 5/5 — Danke Jan

*2024-01-12*

Die Ham-Toolbox reiht sich nahtlos in Smart-SDR ein, ist aber auch Solo eine Empfehlung für die Apple-User unter den HAM´s! Der Support von Jan (Marcus´s Sohn) ist in Zeiten, wo die "Service-Wüste Deutschland" ihr Allzeithoch hat, eine echte Offenbarung. Mach weiter so und Danke!

### 4/5 — The Mac gets the radio app it deserves

*2023-02-25*

There is a dearth of Mac radio software that doesnt look and function like a refugee from the 1990s.Ham-Toolbox brings this bang up to date with a modern interface and functionality that is actually useful. A univeral app that works across Mac, iPad and iPhone this provides a range of tools and information useful to the radion amateur. My only minor criticism is that the logbook it firmly fixed to only dealing with amateur transmissions with no provision to manage broadcast, utility and numbers stations. That said this is definitly a step in the right direction and an improvent over what has gone before. Worth the £9.99 it cost me and I am already looking at other software from the same author.

## Frequently asked questions about HAM

### What is HAM-Toolbox?

HAM-Toolbox is a utility application designed for amateur radio operators. It provides a wide range of tools to assist with radio operations, logging, and accessing important resources.

### What tools are included in HAM-Toolbox?

HAM-Toolbox includes tools such as DX-Cluster, PSK-Reporter, POTA, Call-Lookup, Locator, Band Conditions, and a comprehensive Logbook. It also offers various calculations and resource information like Bandplan and Glossar.

### Does HAM-Toolbox support radio integration?

Yes, HAM-Toolbox features built-in radio integration. It allows direct tuning from various tools and automatically fills frequency and mode fields in the logbook. It supports major brands like YAESU, Icom, and Kenwood via network or USB, and integrates with HamLib.

### How does the logbook in HAM-Toolbox work?

The logbook is fully featured, allowing users to inspect and edit existing QSOs, and offers an easy-to-use logging interface. It supports data completion from QRZ.com, duplicate finding, mass changes, and submission to LOTW and QRZ.com.

### What devices is HAM-Toolbox compatible with?

HAM-Toolbox is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with iCloud-Sync functionality for multiple devices. It is also compatible with SDR-Control and SmartSDR.

### How much does HAM-Toolbox cost?

HAM-Toolbox is available for a one-time purchase of $14.99, granting access to all tools on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

### When was HAM-Toolbox last updated?

The latest version of HAM-Toolbox is 1.8.0, which was last updated on March 17, 2026. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and support.

### What is the age rating for HAM-Toolbox?

HAM-Toolbox has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger operators or those new to the hobby.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2026-04-17

• QSL Card Designer — New tool for designing, previewing, and printing custom QSL cards. Choose from built-in layouts or create your own design, select QSOs from your logbook, and print or export cards directly from the app.
• Print QSL Cards from Logbook — Right-click any QSO to print a QSL card, or use the new Print QSL Card option in the Logbook's Maintenance menu to print cards for your current selection or filtered QSOs.
• DX Cluster fixes — Resolved connectivity and data display issues ensuring smooth and reliable DX Cluster functionality.
• Crash fixes — Addressed multiple crash issues throughout the app for improved stability and reliability.

Thanks for your great support and feedback which helps to further improve this App.

Please use the CONTACT DEVELOPER feature inside the App to report any issue so it can be fixed real quick.

73, Jan

### 1.8.0 — 2026-03-17

• Icom connection fixes — Connection issues with Icom radios resolved, especially after a stale session.
• Band Conditions — New tool for showing local (continent-based) and global band conditions.
• WSPR Tool — New tool that fetches and displays WSPRNet spots.
• QSO Logging fixes — Contact time clock and comment field no longer get overridden when entering data on iPad and iPhone.
• Coordinate format support — Coordinate fields now accept formats like "51.2 N" and "48.3 W".
• CW Tool — Audio input and output device selection now works correctly.
• Dark Mode — Various Dark Mode fixes for improved appearance.
• Logbook improvements — Sorting by date column now also sorts same dates by time. Improved list and QSO interface.
• HAM-Clock enhancements — Time zone selection added. Heatmap and local band conditions now integrated into the HAM-Clock.

Thanks for your great support and feedback which helps to further improve this App.

Please use the CONTACT DEVELOPER feature inside the App to report any issue so it can be fixed real quick.

73, Jan

### 1.7.0 — 2026-01-29

• Logbook DXCC Report Enhancements - Added customizable column visibility, country names alongside numbers, and better handling of deleted entities for more reliable reporting
• Imperial Measurements - Antenna calculation results now support imperial units for US users
• Multi-Window Support - Dedicated windows for all tools, resources, calculations, logbook, and QSO logging interface for enhanced multitasking on macOS and iPadOS
• Keyboard Shortcuts - Quick navigation with familiar shortcuts: CMD-L (Logbook), CMD-C (Call Lookup), CMD-D (DX Cluster), CMD-Shift-L (Log new QSO)
• Added menu bar access for every Tool
• New fix Tool to maintain and repair logbook data integrity
• Resolved data table display issues 

Thanks for your great support and feedback which helps to further improve this App.

Please use the CONTACT DEVELOPER feature inside the App to report any issue so it can be fixed real quick.

Stay safe and healthy.

73,

Jan

### 1.6.0 — 2025-11-30

• Enhanced Widget Experience - Now featuring three comprehensive widget types: Band Conditions (available in small and medium sizes), Solar Data (small and medium), and a large HAM Widget that combines all essential ham radio information at a glance
• Fixed an issue with updating the Widget's data
• CW Tool Enhancement - Added convenient input and output source selection directly within the CW Tool, providing greater flexibility and control (particularly beneficial for macOS users)
• Table Improvements - Resolved column header alignment issues for a cleaner, more professional appearance across all data tables
• iOS 26.0 Compatibility - Updated the interface to harmonize beautifully with Apple's new Liquid Glass design language
• Additional refinements and performance optimizations for an even smoother user experience

Thanks for your great support and feedback which helps to further improve this App.

Please use the CONTACT DEVELOPER feature inside the App to report any issue so it can be fixed real quick.

Stay safe and healthy.

73,
Jan

### 1.5.1 — 2025-04-18

• Brand-new HAM Clock Widgets for iOS and macOS – keep an eye on propagation conditions right from your Home or Desktop
• Enhanced visualization of solar data for better readability and quick insights
• New option to display solar data descriptions directly within the HAM Clock view
• Fixed an issue with reloading the Widget
• Fixed an issue with presenting the latest solar data

Thanks for your great support and feedback which helps to further improve this App.

Please use the CONTACT DEVELOPER feature inside the App to report any issue so it can be fixed real quick.

Stay safe and healthy.

73,
Jan

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All apps by Marcus Roskosch: https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438

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