# Ham Radio Logger

> Log all of your amateur radio QSOs on the go!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BioRust Studios, LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 24,409
- **Rating:** 4.04 / 5 (149 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-08
- **First published:** 2017-12-20
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger)
- **Website:** [https://bioruststudios.com/apps/hamlogger/](https://bioruststudios.com/apps/hamlogger/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://bioruststudios.com/apps/hamlogger/privacy.html](https://bioruststudios.com/apps/hamlogger/privacy.html)

## Description

Ham Radio Logger is a fast, purpose-built mobile logging app for amateur radio operators working portable activations. Designed for POTA, Field Day, IOTA, SOTA, WWFF and Winter Field Day, it captures complete QSO details — date/time, callsigns, power, reports, mode, comments and automatic GPS-derived gridsquares — while keeping the interface clean and efficient for rapid, error-free logging.

Import and export ADIF 3.1.6 files for easy uploads, store unlimited logbooks and QSOs locally, and visualize progress with integrated gridsquare maps, band/mode breakdowns and activity heat graphs. Perfect for park activations and field events, Ham Radio Logger helps you focus on contacts instead of paperwork.

## Rankings

- #401,413 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Ham Radio Logger is a simple, reliable, and free logging app that works well for quick logging, especially on mobile and portable setups. It allows multiple logs and exports ADIF files easily. However, several users report significant issues with date and time handling, particularly a lack of UTC time support causing incorrect contact dates. The app lacks integration for automatic call sign lookup, has limited contest logging features, limited mode options, and occasional stability problems.

### Pros

- Simple and straightforward to use.
- Reliable for logging contacts without losing QSOs.
- Free to use and covers basic logging needs well.
- Allows multiple logs and has workable ADIF export.
- Good for quick logging and portable/mobile operations.

### Cons

- Date and time errors, including logs showing dates in 1969 or 1970, and lack of proper UTC time support.
- Lack of automatic call sign lookup integration with services like QRZ.
- Not very intuitive or easy to use for contest logging.
- Limited mode options; missing modes like DMR.
- Crashes and stability issues reported by some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kimbrelk.android.hamlogger)