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ADIF

ADIF standardises exchange of amateur-radio log data between programs. Fields can include callsigns, UTC time, band, mode and confirmations.

Also found under: ADIF · ADI · Amateur Data Interchange Format

A concrete example

Your own ADIF file can be imported into Wavelog and reviewed before selecting public records.

What to keep in mind

An exported file may include private notes; importing it is not approval to publish it.

Further reference

Original explanation based on the technical documentation. Reviewed on 15 October 2026.

ADIF Developers Group · ADIF specification ↗