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Turn Google Sheets into a Amateur Radio Contest Logging API

Log ham radio contest contacts, multipliers, and scores via Google Sheets API.

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The Problem

Radio contesters log contacts manually, miscalculating scores and missing duplicate contacts.

The Solution

SheetAPI powers contest logging. Real-time contact entry, automatic scoring, and duplicate detection.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: UTC Time, Frequency, Mode, Call Sign, RST Sent, RST Received, Multiplier, Points

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your amateur radio contest logging data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your amateur radio contest logging data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your amateur radio contest logging records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"UTC Time":"VALUE1","Frequency":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'UTC Time': 'Sample value', 'Frequency': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Amateur Radio Contest Logging

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

⚙️ Smart Caching

Lightning-fast responses with intelligent caching. Reduce API calls and improve performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Auto-calculate scores?

Yes! Sum points and multipliers automatically per contest rules.

Duplicate detection?

Check existing contacts before logging to prevent duplicate QSOs.

Export for submission?

Absolutely! Generate Cabrillo format logs via API for contest submission.

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