Callsign Lookup overview¶
The Callsign Lookup feature queries online amateur radio databases — primarily QRZ.com — to display operator details such as name, location, grid square, DXCC entity, license class, country flag, and biography for any callsign you enter.
Results appear in a callsign card showing the operator’s details and a map when available. This is useful for identifying callsigns heard on the air, planning QSOs, or researching DX stations.
How it works¶
- Open the Callsign Lookup dialog using either method:
- Tools > Callsign Lookup...
- Right-click a spot in the panadapter and choose Lookup
- Type a callsign into the Callsign field.
- Press Enter or click the Lookup button to send the query.
- The Callsign card appears with the lookup result, showing name, location, grid square, DXCC entity, country flag, license class, and a biography when available.
For full data (address, grid square, biography), the feature requires a valid QRZ.com XML subscription. Without a subscription, results may be limited to basic callsign data.
What each control does¶
| Control | Type | Behavior | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callsign field | Text field | Type a callsign and press Enter or click Lookup to start the query. | No default value; no persisted setting. |
| Lookup button | Push button | Sends the query to QRZ.com and other configured databases. | QRZ XML subscription required for full data. |
| Callsign card | Indicator | Displays the result: name, location, grid square, DXCC entity, country flag, license class, and biography. | Appearance depends on database response. |
Tips¶
- A QRZ.com XML subscription is strongly recommended for the most useful results. Without it, you may only see basic callsign and grid square data.
- You can trigger a look up directly from a spot in the panadapter by right-clicking the spot label and choosing Lookup — no need to type the callsign manually.