📅 Mark your logbooks: July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT — ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio in United States, has officially brought Logbook of The World (LoTW) back online!

🚀 What’s New with LoTW?

You won’t notice any flashy UI changes (yet 😉), but under the hood? It’s a whole new game. The system is now running on upgraded infrastructure, designed to deliver:

• ⚡ Faster performance
• 🔒 Enhanced reliability
• 🌐 Scalability for future demand

So whether you’re chasing your next DXCC entity or looking to finally lock in that last state for Worked All States, the new LoTW is ready to support your achievements.

“We know radio amateurs around the world rely on LoTW to receive QSLs and apply for awards,” said David A. Minster, NA2AA, ARRL CEO. “These upgrades help ensure the long-term stability of the system.”

🙏 A Word of Thanks to the Community

ARRL extended sincere gratitude to those who stepped up during last week’s donation call. Thanks to generous contributors, over $4,000 was raised in just a few days. That’s what ham spirit is all about — supporting the tools we all depend on.

But let’s be real — the job isn’t done yet.

Running and improving a platform like LoTW takes resources. If you benefit from LoTW (and let’s face it, most of us do), consider:

• 💳 Donating to the ARRL LoTW Fund
• 🎟️ Becoming an ARRL member if you’re not already

Supporting LoTW is an investment in the future of amateur radio.

🧭 What Is LoTW?

If you’re new to the hobby or just haven’t jumped on the LoTW train yet, here’s a quick rundown:

Logbook of The World is a secure, cloud-based QSO confirmation system. Instead of mailing physical QSL cards across the globe, hams can:

• 📥 Upload digital QSO logs
• 📈 Track confirmed contacts
• 🏆 Apply for awards like DXCC, WAS, and more

Since its launch in 2003, LoTW has logged over 2.1 billion QSOs.

🧡 Support What Supports You

Whether you’re a ragchewer, contester, DXer, or SOTA activator, LoTW helps tell the story of your contacts. Let’s keep it running strong for the next generation of hams.

👉 Donate today: www.arrl.org/donate
👉 Become a member: www.arrl.org/join