How to Log Ham Radio Contacts
What to record and where to learn about POTA logging.
What Information Should I Record in a Ham Radio Contact Log?
Record UTC date and time, the other callsign, band or frequency, mode and signal report. Add name, location and notes when useful. For POTA, keep the park reference with the activation and follow the program’s required fields.
| Field | Record |
|---|---|
| When | UTC date and time |
| Who | Other station’s callsign |
| How | Band or frequency, mode and signal report |
| Context | Name, location and useful notes |
| POTA | Park reference and the program’s required fields |
For ordinary operation, the designated control operator’s privileges govern the station’s transmissions. This is not simply the lower of the guest’s and station owner’s license classes. FCC control-operator duties.