# Non-Contest Use of Logbooks **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [October 31, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933 "2026-10-31T16:06:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![K9QJA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k9qja/32/44630_2.png) [@K9QJA](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K9QJA)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/1 "2026-10-31T16:06:18Z")
I am newish ham trying to dig deeper into the hobby. I only have VHF/UHF currently, but have a FT5DR HT that allows me to access Yaesu Digital. I have been listening to different rooms through WiresX to get a feel for communication styles and work through mic fright. I am ready to start joining the conversation, but do not want to upset folks, so I will ask this question: Is it appropriate for me to start a logbook to document my contacts using Fusion contacts, so I can better see and track who I am talking to? I see there is a Option for “Fusion” in the mode menu. I know this is not related to POTA/SOTA or any of the other HF uses where there is a requirement to log contacts for points. 73, Mark K9QJA ---
**Author:** ![K4AZE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k4aze/32/36274_2.png) [@K4AZE](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K4AZE)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/2 "2026-10-31T16:15:18Z")
@K9QJA Hey Mark, Of course, you can create a new logbook (or use an existing one) and then just enter the callsign of the person you are making a contact with, set the freq, band and mode and then log the contact. Here is a quick screen recording: [Loom | Free Screen & Video Recording Software | Loom](https://www.loom.com/share/af8d299010bd405dbb3fe27616665251) Hope this helps! Thanks & 73 Brad K4AZE ---
**Author:** ![K9QJA](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k9qja/32/44630_2.png) [@K9QJA](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K9QJA)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/3 "2026-10-31T16:18:26Z")
Thanks Brad! I appreciate the work that has been put into the platform and want to use it while I work towards getting my HF equipment! The last few weeks have been fun digging everything back out and refreshing knowledge, while finding new capabilities to get connected. Thank you again. 73, Mark K9QJA ---
**Author:** ![K4AZE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k4aze/32/36274_2.png) [@K4AZE](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K4AZE)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/4 "2026-10-31T16:22:55Z")
@K9QJA Of course! Happy to help! If you run into any issues or have any questions dont hesitate to reach out! ---
**Author:** ![K4AZE](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/k4aze/32/36274_2.png) [@K4AZE](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/K4AZE)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/5 "2026-10-31T16:58:13Z")
@K9QJA sorry Loom has changed the privacy settings by default and I forgot to set it to public. You should be good now. ---
**Author:** ![W7YBY](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/w7yby/32/18857_2.png) [@W7YBY](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/W7YBY)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2026, 3:20am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/non-contest-use-of-logbooks/46933/6 "2026-11-01T03:20:28Z")
> [@K9QJA](#): > > I know this is not related to POTA/SOTA or any of the other HF uses where there is a requirement to log contacts for points. @K9QJA Hi Mark, I just wanted to clarify that there is no “requirement” on HF to log contacts unless you are a POTA/SOTA activator wanting to get credit for a Park or a Summit, or if you’re actively participating in a contest in which you have to submit a log. You probably already understand that, but from the wording above I just wanted to make sure that anyone brand new to the hobby reading that didn’t get the wrong impression. 73