Issue #83 March, 2026

A message from the founders

🌿 Dear readers,

There is a moment every year when everything begins anew. The days get longer, the light changes, the air becomes lighter.

And even the time spent at the station seems different: longer, more pleasant, richer in opportunities.

Spring is not just a season.

It's an invitation. An invitation to listen again. To make space. To start afresh with new eyes.

For us radio amateurs, this also means working on the station again.

Going up to the roof or the mast, checking the antennas, fixing a cable, tightening a connector that winter has tested.

These are small gestures, but fundamental.

Because often it is precisely there, in those details, that a good signal is born.

And while we take care of the “physical” part of our station, there is also another maintenance, less visible but equally important: that of our logs.

Over the years we have learned that behind every QSO there is much more than a connection: there is a lot of work, strategy, attention to detail.

This is where EasyLog comes from.

Not just as software, but as a station companion.

A tool that works silently, while you focus on what truly matters: the radio.

And with the arrival of the new season, it might be the right time to take a small step further:

expect the best for your station software
keep your log always updated and organized
protect years of activity with Cloud Backup

Because the best technology is the one you don't notice, but that’s always there when needed.

This spring, take a moment.

Turn on the radio. Set up your station. Listen.

We will continue to do our part: improving EasyLog, step by step, to accompany you in every QSO.

73, Good DX and Happy Spring!
IK1TZO Pietro and IW1DGL Franco

Progress is impossible without change

- George Bernard Shaw

Latest News

New check and manager update available

Release 03/20/2026

Download the manager updates and the updated check which also recognizes TX5EU starting from March 13, 2026 from the Reserved Area of the easylog.com website

Thanks to IK1GPG, Max and Betty IK1QFM

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The latest Release 2026.1.2.1 is available for download!

Completely Renewed DXHunter: Improved performance, stability, and memory management. Optimized graphic rendering for a much smoother and more responsive experience even after long operational sessions.

Full Support for the New FT2 Mode: Introduced the digital FT2 mode with full integration into EasyLog: QSO entry. Import and export of ADIF (from the QSL and Print section) and from the ADIF converter module. FT2 fully integrated into online services: LoTW, QRZ.com, eQSL, and ClubLog. Tested with Decodium ver 3.0 for download and more info: FT2.it

Updated ADIF import/export to the latest official specifications 3.1.7

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The new release is available for free for download to everyone with active support
If your support has expired you can renew at any time to regain access to the Reserved Area for another 12 months.

FT8.it read the review on our FT8 and FT4 Manual

We are pleased to share the review recently published by the authoritative site on digital ways FT8.it

In the realm of digital modes, FT8 and its "fast brother" FT4 have literally revolutionized radio operations in recent years. Whether you are a seasoned HF operator or newly licensed, the volume "FT8 and FT4 Handbook: A Practical Guide for Radio Amateurs to Maximize FT8 Potential" serves as the ultimate compass for navigating these digital waters.

What is it about?
It's not the usual instruction manual that only tells you where to click. This text delves deep, analyzing not just the software setup (which is fundamental, of course) but focusing on making the station truly efficient. The focus is clear: maximizing performance.

The manual's strengths
The book is structured to guide the operator through a logical path:

Optimal Configuration: Detailed explanations on time synchronization (crucial for these protocols) and audio gain management to avoid distortions and "splatter."

Operational Strategies: It's not enough to transmit; you need to know when and where to do it. The manual offers intriguing insights on how to interpret the waterfall and manage the virtual "pile-up" during contests or DX activations.

Software Integration: Ample space is dedicated to the ecosystem surrounding WSJT-X and JTDX, including logging software and alert systems.

Why read it?

In an era where signals are often weak and urban electromagnetic noise (QRM) is at its peak, mastering FT8 means achieving contacts that would be impossible in voice.

What we particularly appreciated:

Clear Language: It avoids unnecessary academic technicalities, speaking the language of radio amateurs.

Practical Approach: It’s clear that the author has spent hours in front of the waterfall; the advice is born from field experience, not just theory.

Final Verdict
If you have just downloaded WSJT-X and feel overwhelmed by the settings, or if you've used FT8 for a while but feel you're not fully exploiting its potential, this manual is an excellent investment for your station. It’s a guide that deserves a place on the shelf (or the desktop) of every modern radio amateur.

This Second Edition 2025, updated and expanded, includes new chapters and revised content to meet the needs of modern radio amateurs, from beginners to the most experienced operators.

Read the article on FT8.INI

https://www.ft8.it/news/manuale-ft8-e-ft4-una-guida-pratica-per-radioamatori-per-massimizzare-il-potenziale-dell-ft8/2232/

Purchase the FT8 and FT4 manual on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GK1HTD65

Support expiring at the end of the month?

Last days for renewal with 13 months ~~instead of 12~~. If your support expires at the end of March, renewing before the expiration gives you the right to an extra month of free renewal.

Check the expiration date in the menu EasyLog Reserved Area.

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All our ebooks FT8 and FT4 Manual, Mastering the DXCC and Smart DXing are now available on amazon.it in paperback!

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Buy Mastering the DXCC

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Thank you for your support and for being part of this community.

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Our promotions

The promotion for new users continues, EasyLog with 12 months of free downloads and update services for only €39.95 ~~instead of €49.95~~

Renew EasyLog with the new offer

With the renewal of your license, you will receive another 12 months of free updates to new versions and related services: Manager, DXCC and CHECK (country recognition engine), diploma updates, and much more.

And if you renew before the expiration you will receive 13 months of support ~~instead of 12.~~

Renewing also guarantees you access to the dedicated Facebook group and our priority technical support — because those who choose EasyLog choose to never fall behind!

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And if you purchase EasyLog today, you will pay €39.95 ~~instead of €49.95~~

EasyLog is not just software: it's a true companion for every amateur radio operator.
With its unbeatable Award management, integrated FT8/FT4 support with LoTW, ClubLog, QRZ, eQSL, and many exclusive features, it simplifies your life and makes every QSO a pleasure.

You also have technical support always by your side — because with EasyLog, you will never be alone.

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Tips & Tricks

The Tip&Tricks section is taking a break today and will return regularly in the next issue.

From Our Community

We receive from a loyal user, Giorgio, IZ3KVD, information about his stay in Sardinia, where he will be operating in vacation mode. We present his full message below.

IS0/IZ3KVD (IOTA EU‑024)

I’ll be QRV from Sardinia Island (IOTA EU‑024) as IS0/IZ3KVD

📅 08–17 June 2026

This will be a holiday‑style operation, but I’ll try to be active whenever propagation allows.

Expect me mainly on 20m, 17m and 15m, and other, depending on band conditions, with occasional activity on other HF bands.

I’ll work SSB, with some FT8/FT4 during weaker openings.

If the bands cooperate, I’ll focus on long‑path windows and greyline opportunities to give everyone a fair chance.

📬 QSL via: Tony Stefanov LZ1JZ

🔎 Log check: https://clublog.org/logsearch/IS0/IZ3KVD

Looking forward to working DX hunters worldwide

73 and good DX

Do you want to send us news about your DX activities? Feel free to contact us at support@easylog.com and we will publish them in the next newsletter.