Installing Rigbook on Windows

A step-by-step guide for new users — no programming knowledge required.

What is Rigbook?

A free, open-source ham radio utility that runs in your browser.

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Ham radio contact logbook (QSO)

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POTA spots & park browser

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Real-time spots via RBN, HamAlert & SKCC

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Radio tuner via flrig (optional)

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ADIF import/export

Free & open source · Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux

Before You Start

You only need two things:

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A Windows PC

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit required)

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A Web Browser

Chrome, Edge, or Firefox (already on your PC!)

No programming knowledge required — just click and run!

Step-by-Step Installation

Follow these steps in order to get Rigbook running.

Step 1 — Get the App

Click the button below to download Rigbook:

⬇ Download rigbook-windows-amd64.exe

💡 Tip: Your browser may ask where to save the file. Choose your Downloads folder.

Step 2 — Run the Program

Open your Downloads folder — press Win + E and click Downloads on the left.
Find rigbook-windows-amd64.exe (or the amd64 version you downloaded).
Double-click the file to run it.

Windows SmartScreen Warning — Don't Panic!
Windows may say "Windows protected your PC." This is normal for unsigned apps.
Click "More info" → then click "Run anyway" to continue.

Step 3 — Rigbook Opens in Your Browser!

Rigbook automatically opens your browser when it starts and connects to:

http://localhost:8073

If the browser doesn't open automatically, type that address into your browser manually.

First-Time Setup

Do this once after Rigbook first opens:

⚙️ Initial Configuration

Click the ☰ hamburger menu (top right) and go to Settings
Enter your callsign (e.g. KD0ABC)
Enter your grid square (e.g. DN40 — find yours at qrz.com)
Click Save

🔧 Optional: If you use flrig for radio control, set the Host and Port in Settings (default: localhost:12345)

🎉 You're All Set! — Quick Recap

Went to github.com/EnigmaCurry/rigbook/releases/latest
Downloaded rigbook-windows-amd64.exe
Double-clicked and ran the program (clicked "Run anyway" if prompted)
Opened http://localhost:8073 in your browser
Entered your callsign and grid square in Settings

Now log your first QSO — click + in the top right of Rigbook!
73 de Good DX! 📻