An Offline Radio Scanning Database, Built by a Radio Tragic, for Radio Tragics
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 RomeoSierraDB (RadioScanningDB)
What is RomeoSierraDB?
RomeoSierraDB is a local-only, offline radio monitoring logger designed for real-world monitoring across HF, VHF, UHF, and SHF. It runs entirely on your device, stores data locally, and saves everything to a single portable database file that you control. It is written in Python.
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
RomeoSierraDB works completely offline. You open your database file, log your monitoring, and RomeoSierraDB automatically saves changes back to that same file. Simple and reliable.
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
RomeoSierraDB 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.
RomeoSierraDB 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, RomeoSierraDB might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Download - A public version will be available in the next few weeks.
Main Screen
Data Entry Screen
Search Screen
Report Screen
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