VK Port-a-Log: The Ultimate Logging App for Portable Operators

For amateur radio operators who love activating summits, parks, silos, and other remote locations, logging contacts efficiently is crucial. That’s where VK Port-a-Log comes in—a powerful Android logging app designed specifically for portable operations like SOTA (Summits on the Air), WWFF (World Wide Flora and Fauna), SiOTA (Silos On The Air), HEMA, and VK Shires. Even if you’re operating from home, VK Port-a-Log offers a seamless and efficient way to log QSOs with ease.

Why Choose VK Port-a-Log?

Developed with the needs of portable operators in mind, VK Port-a-Log provides a feature-rich experience to simplify logging in the field. The latest version, released on 14 November 2021, offers a range of powerful features, including:

✅ Seamless QSO Logging: Log contacts effortlessly with entries for time, call sign, operator name, location, signal reports, mode, rig, antenna, and power.

✅ SOTA and WWFF Integration: Supports logging in formats compatible with SOTAwatch3, SOTAdata CSV, and WWFF ADIF files, making it easier to upload activation and chase logs.

✅ SPOT Integration: View real-time SOTAwatch and ParksnPeaks SPOTs with six different alert sounds and easy QSO data entry by copying SPOT details directly to your log.

✅ Customizable and User-Friendly: Choose between dark or light themes, set up hotkeys for quicker logging, and use an external keyboard with shortcut support.

✅ Works on Most Android Devices: Compatible with Android 5.0 and above, making it accessible for a wide range of tablets and smartphones.

✅ Automatic Location Tracking: Uses your device’s GPS to determine Maidenhead locators, nearby SOTA summits, VKFF/ZLFF areas, and VK shires.

✅ Smart QSO Management: Enter QSOs live during operation or after your activation and easily review/edit your contacts using the scroll list.

✅ Multiple Export Options: Save logs in various formats, including:

• SOTA V2 CSV for SOTA database uploads
• ADIF (Amateur Data Interchange Format) 3.0.4 for mainstream logging software
• CSV format for Excel import

Experience VK Port-a-Log in Action

Wade, VK1MIC, has demonstrated VK Port-a-Log in a home setup, showcasing its efficiency and ease of use. You can watch his video demonstration on YouTube to see the app in action.

For iPhone users, VK5AYL has developed a similar logging app. More details are available at www.vk5ayl.com.

Download and Join the Community

VK Port-a-Log is available in the files section of the vk3zpf-logger groups.io group. By joining, you can download the app, report bugs, provide suggestions, and share ideas with other users.

🔗 Download the VK Port-a-Log User Guide

🔗 Explore VK Port-a-Log Settings Screens

🔗 View VK Port-a-Log Version Info

If you’re serious about logging your portable QSOs with ease and accuracy, VK Port-a-Log is the app you need. Give it a try and streamline your portable operations today!

Reference https://vk3zpf.com/vk-port-a-log