I’ve been a General class operator for about four years, and I’ve always struggled with finding a logging solution that isn’t overkill. I don’t always want to fire up N1MM or HRD for a quick POTA activation or a casual evening of FT8. I also hate wasting paper on printed PDF logs that get coffee stains on them. This Excel template is the perfect middle ground.
Whether you are running a base station or a portable field operation, this should help keep your records organized. It’s fully printable if you still want to keep a physical binder, too.
Columns to track whether a QSL card or electronic confirmation (like LoTW) was sent or received.
Standard practice is to record time in Universal Coordinated Time to avoid local time zone confusion. Call Sign: The unique identifier of the station contacted.
