VK port-a-log is an Android logging app primarily for portable logging. It can be used for SOTA, WWFF, VK Shires or portable operation. I even use it for logging when I’m at home.
Wade, VK1MIC, has released a video showing VK port-a-log in action at home. Wade’s video can be viewed on YouTube here.
VK5AYL has released a similar app for iPhone. Info available at www.vk5ayl.com
Download VK port-a-log user guide here
View VK port-a-log settings screens here
View VK port-a-log version info here
The latest version, released 2 February 2020, has the following features:
- Now compatible with SOTAwatch3 and the new SOTAdata CSV formats
- Captures QSO info including time, call sign, name, location, signal reports, mode, rig, antenna and power
- QSO entry can be done during QSO or after an activation is completed
- Supports SOTA, WWFF, KRMNPA, SANPCPA and VK Shires awards
- Uses the inbuilt GPS, where fitted, to determine the Maidenhead locator, closest five SOTA summits, closest five VKFF or ZLFF areas, current VKFF area and current VK shire.
- Outputs SOTA V2 CSV file format compatible with SOTA database uploads for activate and chase logs
- Outputs ADIF file compatible with WWFF database for WWFF activations
- Outputs ADIF 3.0.4 file format compatible with mainstream logging programs
- Outputs an all fields csv file format for importing into Excel
- Displays distance and compass bearing from major landmark – VK capital cities or user defined location
- Includes locator, SOTA reference, VKFF reference and GPS location in comments field of ADIF file
- Writes new CSV and ADI files for each local calendar day
- Has hot keys for most VK call sign prefixes, eight user defined prefixes or numbers zero to nine for faster log entry
- Three operating modes – SOTA, portable and QTHR
- Has scroll list of QSOs, latest at top, for quick review
- Click QSO in scroll list to edit QSO details
- Choice of colours – white on black or black on white
- Auto completion of contacted station’s name from names.csv file
- Displays filtered SPOTs from SOTAwatch and ParksnPeaks websites
- Six different SPOT alert sounds
- Sends SPOTs to SOTAwatch and ParksnPeaks websites via Internet connection or SMS
- Copy SPOT details to log – saves data entry
- Copy last QSO details to SOTAwatch or ParksnPeaks spot post
- External keyboard support with keyboard short cuts – see basic user guide
- Works on most Android tablets and phones
The app is available from the files section of the vk3zpf_logger groups.io group.
Joining the vk3zpf_logger groups.io group allows you to email bug reports and suggestion direct to the developer (me) and share your ideas with other users.
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Would it, or, could it be possible to include IOTA in a future release?
IOTA could be included but at this stage.
If I was to include IOTA, what features would be useful?
Where can downloaded the VK Port a Log App ?
There is nothing in the Google Playstore.
Thanks for a Information.
Greets Stefan
The app is available from the files section of the vk3zpf_logger Yahoo group.
Joining the vk3zpf_logger Yahoo group allows you to email bug reports and suggestion direct to the developer (me) and share your ideas with other users.
Hello Peter
Thanks for your Information.
73 and a Happy New Year
Hi, I have just seen this in operation at the VK1 event today (7 aug). Most impressive.
Any chance of getting it to work on an iPad? Or do I have to buy an android device?
Cheers
BillR VK1WPR
Hi Bill
Thanks for your comments. VK port-a-log is only available for Android.
Peter VK3ZPF