PoLo Features

A review of some of the features available in PoLo.

Home Screen

Your list of Operations.

Operations/QSO List Panel

Your list of QSOs.

Operation Templates

Previous operation setups can be used to start new ones with just a few taps.

Logger Settings

Your list of Operations.

Band and Modes

Understanding how to select bands and modes for operations.

Online and Offline

What does PoLo need to be online for?

Data Lookups

Sources of lookup data used by the application during QSO recording.

Spotting

Spotting yourself or someone else for activities that support it, like POTA, WWFF and GMA.

Mapping Requirements and FAQ

The basic requirements to take advantage of the QSO map for an operation

Operations with more than one Operator

Operation setup for logging multiple operators in an operation and generating separate logs.

Satellite Operations

PoLo offers specific fields for recording QSOs via Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio (OSCAR) satellites.

Callsign Expansion

Using Callsign Notes file for multi-callsign expansion

Callsign Stacking

The PoLo method for handling pile-ups

Callsign Notes

Custom notes for callsigns that are shown while logging

Emojis

What do the emojis in the log mean?

Export Templates

Templates offer a powerful way to use operation and QSO data in dynamic ways for both filename and export field value contents.

Developer Mode

Advanced features for developers and brave users.

Log Exports & Privacy

PoLo supports efforts to maintain the privacy of your personal data. It also provides a way for you to share your data and system faults with the developers.

Tips and Tricks

Helpful hints and shortcuts for using PoLo.

Last modified June 11, 2025: topics rearranged etc (#89) (3153c05)