An Offline Radio Monitoring Logger Built by a Radio Tragic, for Radio Tragics
Latest Build = 01/01/2026
As a long-time radio enthusiast, I’ve tried just about every logging solution out there, spreadsheets, online loggers, phone apps, notebooks, and half-finished projects that didn’t quite fit how I actually monitor radio.
Most of them had the same problems:
- Required an internet connection
- Were overcomplicated
- Didn’t suit VHF/UHF/SHF monitoring
- Stored data “somewhere in the cloud”
Or simply got in the way of enjoying radio, so I built RadioFreakDB.
What is RadioFreakDB?
RadioFreakDB is a local-only, offline radio monitoring logger designed for real-world monitoring across HF, VHF, UHF, and SHF. It runs entirely in your browser, stores data locally, and saves everything to a single portable database file that you control. It is written in basic HTML,with some CSS and JavaScript.
No accounts.
No cloud.
No tracking.
No nonsense.
Just logging radio.
Why Offline Matters
Radio monitoring often happens:
In remote areas
During outages
Late at night
Away from reliable internet
RadioFreakDB works completely offline. You open your database file, log your monitoring, and RadioFreakDB automatically saves changes back to that same file. Simple and reliable.
Frequency-First Thinking
One feature I find particularly useful is frequency-based sorting. With a single button, logs can be viewed either by most recent activity, or in frequency order
Who Is It For?
RadioFreakDB is ideal for:
- Scanner listeners
- VHF/UHF hobbyists
- Amateur radio operators
- Shortwave listeners
- Aircraft and marine monitors
Anyone who prefers simple, predictable tools
It’s especially suited to people who value:
- Low footprint software
- Offline reliability
- Full control over their data
Still Evolving
RadioFreakDB is a living project. Planned and possible enhancements are being developed, but the core philosophy won’t change:
Radio first. Software second.
Final Thoughts
Radio monitoring should be enjoyable, not a chore.
Logging should support the hobby, not dominate it.
RadioFreakDB exists because I wanted a tool that respected that idea, and now I’m using it every day.
If you’re a fellow radio tragic who likes things simple, offline, and under your control, RadioFreakDB might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
📻
Paul – VK7AAL
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