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Turn Google Sheets into a Ham Radio Contact Logbook API

Log amateur radio contacts, QSL cards, and award progress via SheetAPI.

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The Problem

Ham radio operators track contacts in proprietary logbook software with poor export options.

The Solution

SheetAPI provides portable logbook storage. Log QSOs, track awards, export for contests.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Date/Time, Callsign, Frequency, Mode, RST Sent, RST Rcvd, QSL

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 ham radio contact logbook data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your ham radio contact logbook 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 ham radio contact logbook records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Date/Time":"VALUE1","Callsign":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Date/Time': 'Sample value', 'Callsign': '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 Ham Radio Contact Logbook

⚡ 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.

🔒 Secure Authentication

API keys keep your data protected. Only authorized users can access or modify your records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I log contacts during contests?

POST QSO data to SheetAPI from logging software or mobile apps.

Can I track award progress?

Yes! Query contacts by band/mode to calculate progress toward DXCC, WAS, etc.

How do I export for contest submissions?

Fetch contest period contacts via SheetAPI and format as Cabrillo.

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