World Radio League makes logging POTA (Parks on the Air) activations and hunting contacts simple, seamless, and mobile-friendly. Whether you’re in the field activating a park or at home hunting, WRL provides all the tools you need — including offline logging, built-in spotting, and one-click ADIF exports.
Getting Started with POTA in WRL #
You can use World Radio League for POTA from:
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The desktop web app at app.worldradioleague.com
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The mobile app (iOS & Android), which supports offline logging and syncs automatically when you reconnect
*Your logbooks sync across devices — log in the field, manage from your computer later.
Starting a POTA Activation #
There are two ways to start:
Option 1: Quick Start Button #
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From the homepage, click “Start a POTA Activation”
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Search by:
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Park number (e.g., US-0662)
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Park name
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Or use “Find My Park” for GPS-based suggestions
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(Optional) Set a starting frequency and enable POTA auto-spot
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Click “Create Logbook”
Option 2: Use the Activities Map #
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Open the Activities Map from the app or web
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View nearby parks, summits, and WWFF sites
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Click a park > View Details > Create Logbook
That’s it — you’re now ready to start logging as an activator.
Using the Mobile App #
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Works offline for iOS, MacBooks, and Android
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Supports:
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GPS-based park lookup
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Offline park-to-park logging
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Syncing when reconnected
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Perfect for activators in remote areas without reliable internet.
Logging POTA Contacts #
Once you’re in the logbook, logging is fast and feature-rich:
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Enter the call sign (e.g., N4BFR)
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Enter frequency (CAT Control supported on desktop)
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Add additional details:
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Mode, Band
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Signal reports
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Optional notes
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You’ll see details like:
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Distance
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Number of previous QSOs
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User profile data
Each contact is mapped visually and added to your session log.
Park-to-Park Logging #
If the station you’re contacting is in a park:
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WRL auto-fills their park number for you
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If they’re in multiple parks, add multiple IDs in the P2P field
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You can enter these manually or let WRL detect it via spotting
Multiple park IDs? No problem — WRL supports 2fers, 3fers, and beyond.
Built-in Spotting #
World Radio League integrates with both:
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WRL Spotting Network
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POTA.app
Features: #
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View real-time POTA spots in map or grid format
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Use filters for:
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Band
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Mode
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Country
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POTA-only
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Double-click a spot to auto-fill your logger
WRL will even auto-tag Park-to-Park entries when spotting data includes a park number.
Auto-Spot to POTA #
No need to open another tab.
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In your logbook, enter your:
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Frequency
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Band and Mode
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Click “POTA Auto Spot”
Your activation is instantly posted to the POTA.app network.
Exporting for POTA Submission #
Exporting your ADIF is simple and formatted for POTA submission:
From Logbook View #
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Click “Export US-0662 ADIF”
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File is auto-generated and downloads to your device
From Logbooks Page #
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Locate your logbook
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Click “Export [Park Number] ADIF” to download
Sync Across Devices #
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Log on your mobile app while activating
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Review, edit, and export from your desktop app later
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No manual syncing needed — it’s automatic
Summary of POTA Features in WRL #
| Feature | Details |
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| Start a POTA Logbook | Via map or quick link |
| Mobile Support | Offline logging, full sync |
| Auto Spotting | Direct to POTA.app |
| Spotting Feed | View and filter POTA spots |
| Auto P2P Tagging | Automatically adds park number to matching QSOs |
| Map + Stats | Visualize your activation in real-time |
| ADIF Export | One-click export in POTA-compliant format |