Month: January 2026

Signed up for World Radio League

My preferred logging software is N3FJP’s Amateur Contact Log. It is easy to use, and integrates well with my IC-7610, and with WSJT-x/JTAlert. It can also automatically upload contacts to several online logging/QSL platforms (LoTW, QRZ, CLubLog, and eQSL). I have been very happy with this workflow, and it covers my logging and verification needs.

At the recommendation of a trusted friend, I decided to check out World Radio League (WRL). It is a cloud-based application that is sort of a mashup of a logbook and social networking for ham radio operators. The team that designed and built the application also created Ham Radio Prep, which is a web-based application that prepares hams for license exams.

WRL is available as a web application, as well as apps for Android and Apple phones and tablets. You can sign up for WRL for free, with limited features. There are also three paid levels (Basic, Premium, and VIP) that offer more features and capabilities. I chose the Premium level for $60/year.

I have only started to explore the options in the WRL web application. I was able to create a profile with my station information, and uploaded an ADIF file (from ACLog) with all of my contacts. Those two processes went smoothly.

Here are a few screenshots showing some of the key pages and features in the WRL web app:

This is the home screen that is displayed after logging in to WRL.
This is the logbook page in the web app.
The logbook page includes a map depicting the logged contacts.
The Analytics page displays all of the countries and states I have worked. It appears that the confirmations only include those from within WRL.
The Activities page shows a map or list of POTA, SOTA, IOTA, and WWF sites.
The Spotting page includes a very customizable map and list of live spots.
The Contests page is very interesting. The app can create logbooks for various contests. The page shows current and upcoming contests, and allows you to “enroll” to create a logbook for the contest.
The Integrations page is for setting up and configuring integration with QRZ.com and LoTW sites, WSJT-X, N1MM, and N3FJP.
The Find Members Near Me page shows locations (not exact) of other WRL members.

Each of the pages on the web app have a multitude of configurations and display options. There are also several other functions that I haven’t explored yet. I also need to check out the app on my tablet and phone. Time will tell whether WRL will replace any of the other applications in my workflow, or supplement them. I’ll post an update after digging deeper into WRL.