This time I'd like to focus on just one of them: the Ham2K Portable Logger, commonly known as PoLo. PoLo is an extremely versatile logging application designed for portable amateur radio operations.

Just downloaded it for my iPad and curious about real-world experiences. From the log entry screen you can easily spot yourself, and the Spotting tab allows you to review existing spots for your activation. What impressed me most is that when I spot myself using PoLo, the program posts the spot not only to the POTA spotting network, but also to the WWFF spotting page.

Worth switching from HAMRS?

Been using PoLo for 6 months now - love the GPS auto-detection of nearest park. Way better than manually searching park refs. The dual spotting to POTA and WWFF is a killer feature.

The startup messages are hilarious! Mixed in with legitimate-looking system messages are humorous references to flux capacitors, warp drives, and other playful items meant to entertain the user. But seriously, it's solid software and completely free.

I still use HAMRS but might give PoLo a try. The automatic spotting to multiple networks sounds convenient for those quick lunch-break activations where every minute counts.