Every logbook in World Radio League is customizable — from its name and location to radio, power settings, and even contest configurations. Editing these settings helps ensure accurate logs, tailored exports, and a smooth operating experience.
This guide explains how to access and update your logbook settings.
Accessing Logbook Settings #
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Go to the Log Contacts page
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Select the logbook you wish to edit
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Click the Settings wheel (⚙️) in the top-right corner of the logbook interface
You’ll now be on the Logbook Settings page, where you can update the following fields.
Editable Fields #
Logbook Name & Description #
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Logbook Name: Change how the logbook is labeled in your dashboard
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Description: Optional text to describe the purpose of this log (e.g., “CQ Worldwide SSB 2024” or “Mobile Operations Log”)
Logbook Style / Template #
Choose from available templates to determine which fields are visible in the logging interface:
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Default WRL
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All Fields Logger
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POTA Logger
More templates may be added in the future.
Changing the template customizes the logging experience without affecting existing entries.
Operating Location #
Set a default operating location (e.g., “Home,” “Park,” or GPS grid):
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If set, all future contacts logged in this logbook will default to this location.
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If left blank, you can select the location during each logging session.
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This setting does not retroactively apply to existing QSOs.
Equipment Settings #
You can define default equipment used for this logbook:
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Radio
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Antenna
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Operating Power (Watts)
Like location, these settings only apply to new contacts logged after the change.
Callsign for This Logbook #
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Use this to override your default call sign for a specific logbook.
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Commonly used for:
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Club callsigns
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Special event stations
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Any QSO logged will reflect this callsign in exports (e.g., ADIF files)
Operator Field #
If operating under a club or alternate callsign, you can enter your personal callsign here to show who actually made the contacts.
This is especially useful for contests and multi-operator activations.
Contest-Specific Settings #
If the logbook is being used for a contest, you can configure:
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Power Category: e.g., QRP, Low, High
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Assisted / Unassisted
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Number of Transmitters
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Band Category: e.g., Single Band, Multi-Band
These settings will be used in Cabrillo exports and in WRL’s real-time contest tools.
Saving Changes #
Once you’ve made your updates:
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Click the “Save Settings” button at the bottom
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A success message will appear: “Updated Successfully”
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Return to your logbook to see the applied changes
Important Notes #
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Settings like location, radio, or power apply only to new QSOs going forward.
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Past QSOs remain unchanged — if you need to update those, use QSO Manager with bulk editing tools.
Summary #
Logbook Settings allow you to:
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Personalize each logbook by name, purpose, and operating configuration
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Set contest categories and operator info
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Adjust export behavior for special events or club use