π How to Use Rayfall
π Method 1: Using QRZ API
- Click the "Change API Key" button (top-right)
- Enter your QRZ Logbook API key
- Select a Start Date and End Date
- Click "Load from QRZ"
- Your contacts will appear on the map! πΊοΈ
Getting your API Key: Visit logbook.qrz.com β Settings β API
π Method 2: Import ADI/ADIF Files
- Export your log as an ADI file from your logging software:
- QRZ Logbook: Logbook β ADIF β Download
- Log4OM: File β Export β ADIF
- WSJT-X: File β Export ADIF
- N1MM Logger+: File β Export β ADIF
- Click "Import ADI File" button
- Select your
.adi or .adif file
- Your contacts load instantly - no API key needed! β‘
Benefit: Works offline, completely private, no internet required!
π¨ Customizing Your Map
Click the "βοΈ Display Options" button to access:
- Map Style: Choose Light, Dark, Topographic, Satellite, or Streets
- QTH Station Icon: Select from β‘ π π π‘ πΌ β
- Pin Icons: Change marker style (Teardrop, Circle, Square, Star)
- Grid Squares:
- Toggle grid square overlay on/off
- Choose 4-character or 6-character precision
- Pick custom colors with the color picker
- Adjust opacity (0-100%)
π Filtering Contacts
- Show Lines: Toggle lines from your QTH to contacts
- Color by Band: Color-code pins by frequency band
- Band Filters: Check/uncheck specific bands (20m, 40m, etc.)
- Mode Filters: Filter by mode (SSB, CW, FT8, etc.)
The QSO counter updates live as you filter!
π¨οΈ Exporting for Printing
- Arrange your map exactly how you want it
- Use Display Options to customize appearance
- Click "Export Map (300 DPI)"
- A high-resolution JPEG will download (3300Γ2550 pixels)
- Perfect for printing at 11"Γ8.5"!
Tip: Hide pins and show only grid squares for clean award maps!
π‘ Pro Tips
- π― Contest Analysis: Import contest logs and visualize propagation patterns
- π Award Progress: Use 6-char grids to see exactly what you've worked
- π Custom Themes: Match grid colors to your award theme
- πΎ Multiple Logs: Import different ADI files for comparison
- π Privacy: ADI import means your logs never leave your computer