QRV

The Ham Radio Multitool

Live spots, band conditions, callsign lookup, and essential tools for amateur radio operators—all in one app. Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

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QRV running on Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch

By an operator. For operators.

I've been operating since 2024 as K2CAT, and in 2025, I decided to make the app that I always wanted. It's designed to be intuitive and quick, with an emphasis on getting your info and getting out.

Features

Live Spots

Real-time PSK Reporter data showing who's on the air and where signals are being heard.

Custom Notifications

Get notified when bands come alive, when an elusive DXCC is spotted, when a specific callsign hits the air, or when a DXpedition goes active — plus lightning proximity alerts so you know when it's time to disconnect antennas and gear.

Band Conditions

Solar data and propagation forecasts to know when conditions are favorable.

Callsign Lookup

Instant lookups via QRZ and HamQTH. See operator details, QSL info, and your own QSO history pulled from QRZ or a self-hosted Wavelog logbook.

POTA & SOTA Spots

Live Parks on the Air and Summits on the Air activations with band and mode filtering. Spots are cross-referenced in live spots too.

Apple Watch

Band conditions and solar data on your wrist. Complications for your watch face keep you informed at a glance.

Also Included

Band Plans for 21 Countries App & Alerts in 6 Languages Home & Lock Screen Widgets Native Mac App Q-Codes & CW Reference Power & Antenna Calculators DXpedition Calendar

See It in Action

Live spots from your grid, ranked by band, with FT8, FT4, CW and RTTY mode filters Home screen widgets alongside push alerts for band activity, DXCC entities, and watched callsigns Band-by-band HF and VHF propagation conditions with solar and geomagnetic data on iPad Band plans for 21 countries, showing allocations, power limits, and licence class privileges Callsign lookup on iPad, showing operator details, DXCC information, and QSO history from a logbook The Activity tab listing active DXCC entities alongside live POTA and SOTA activators QRV on Apple Watch: band activity, band conditions, and a watch face complication QRV's native Mac app with sidebar navigation and a multi-column layout

Free vs. Premium

Free

  • Band conditions
  • Band plans & references
  • Calculators & tools
  • Callsign lookup
  • QRZ & Wavelog logbook integration
  • POTA & SOTA spots

Premium

  • Live spots with filtering
  • Home & lock screen widgets (iPhone & iPad)
  • Custom band, DXCC, callsign & DXpedition notifications
  • Lightning proximity alerts
  • Apple Watch app & complications

Premium helps cover server costs for real-time data. Reference tools stay free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is QRV?

QRV is an app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch that serves as a comprehensive multitool for amateur radio operators. It provides live PSK Reporter spots, real-time band conditions, POTA and SOTA spots, callsign lookups, band plans, and essential reference materials.

Is QRV free to use?

Yes, QRV offers a free tier that includes band conditions, band plans, references, calculators, and callsign lookup. Premium features like live spots, widgets, and custom notifications require a subscription to help cover server infrastructure costs.

What countries are supported for band plans?

QRV includes comprehensive band plans for 21 countries across North America, Europe, and Oceania, including the United States (FCC), United Kingdom (Ofcom), Canada (ISED), Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Ireland, the Nordic countries, Poland, Hungary, South Africa, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand.

What languages does QRV support?

QRV's app, notifications, and help content are localized in English, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, and French.

What are Lightning Alerts?

Lightning Alerts notify you when lightning is detected near your station, using data from geostationary weather satellites, so you know when it may be time to disconnect antennas and equipment. They're an informational convenience, not a life-safety system — for weather-related safety, always follow official sources such as your national weather service and local authorities.

What is PSK Reporter integration?

QRV aggregates real-time data from PSK Reporter to show you live spots — who's on the air and where signals are being heard around the world. This helps you understand current propagation conditions.

Is QRV available on Mac?

Yes, QRV is available as a native macOS app on the Mac App Store. The Mac version features sidebar navigation, keyboard shortcuts, and multi-column layouts designed for the desktop experience.

Is QRV available on Apple Watch?

Yes, QRV includes an Apple Watch app with band conditions, solar data, and watch face complications so you can check propagation at a glance. The Watch app is included with a QRV Premium subscription.

Ready to Get QRV?

Download for free on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

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