See operator name, location and DXCC entity¶
Look up a callsign and view the operator's name, location, grid square, DXCC entity, country flag, license class, and biography — all displayed in a single callsign card.
Before you start¶
- You need an active internet connection to query online databases.
- For full data (name, address, DXCC entity), a valid QRZ.com XML subscription is required.
Steps¶
- Open the Callsign Lookup dialog via Tools > Callsign Lookup...
- Type the callsign you want to look up into the Callsign field.
- Press Enter or click Lookup to perform the query.
- Read the results in the callsign card, which shows:
- Operator name
- Location (city, state/province, country)
- Grid square
- DXCC entity
- Country flag
- License class
- Biography (if available)
What each control does¶
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Callsign field | Text field for entering a callsign. Press Enter or click Lookup to start the query. |
| Lookup button | Sends the query to QRZ.com and other configured databases. Requires QRZ.com XML subscription for full data. |
| Callsign card | Displays the complete lookup result — name, location, grid square, DXCC entity, country flag, license class, and biography. |