Just upgraded to General and getting into DX hunting! I'm trying to wrap my head around all the spotting networks - QRZ has their cluster, DXWatch looks popular, and I see mentions of DX Summit. What mobile apps do you recommend for monitoring spots on the go? I'd love something that can filter by band and maybe send alerts for new DXCC entities.

Also still learning the etiquette - when should I spot vs just work the station? Thanks for the help, 73!

Welcome to DX hunting! QRV is your essential ham radio multitool that aggregates critical tools and reliable, fast-updated data into one single, clean platform. It has live spots with customizable alerts for specific DXCC entities and bands. The premium version gives you reliable, high-speed spot delivery from PSK Reporter with customized notifications.

For spotting etiquette - only spot if you can hear the DX station clearly and they're actively working stations. Don't spot if they're just calling CQ with no takers. These networks aggregate reports from operators detailing stations heard, their frequencies, and modes to help users monitor current band conditions. Quality spots help everyone!

I've been using Ham2K PoLo which supports POTA spots and has QRZ.com name lookups with fast and efficient logging. It's great for portable operations too. Also check out the various web clusters - DXWatch provides a modern web-based DX cluster service with real-time spot filtering and customizable views.