via Amateur Radio Daily: DXLook Updates POTA Tools to Enhance Activation Tracking

The following is a press release from DXLook:

DXLook, the all-in-one platform for live ham radio reception data, has introduced a significant update to its Parks On The Air (POTA) view, aimed at enhancing usability and improving how operators track current activations.

The new release introduces a Time Filter, new visual toggles, and more precise display of activator and spotter locations — all designed to help users get a cleaner, real-time picture of POTA activity.

⏱️ Time-Based Filtering
Users can now filter activations by how recent the spot is, selecting from:

15 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
2 hours
6 hours

This feature allows for immediate visibility into the most current activity — especially helpful during rapid band openings or short VHF events.

🎯 New Map Controls: Arcs and Time Labels

Two new toggle buttons give users direct control over the visual clutter on the map:

• Hide/Show Arcs: Connection lines between activator and spotters can now be toggled on or off.
• Hide/Show Time: The time-ago labels displayed at the end of each arc can be turned off for a cleaner view.

🗺️ Enhanced Grid Display

Each arc now ends with a visual indicator of the 6-character Maidenhead grid for the spotter’s location. These grid boxes are color-coded by band and include an 80% transparent fill to improve legibility. Hovering over the grid displays the full tooltip with callsign, frequency, mode, comments, and timestamp.

🎛️ Full Filter Stack

As before, the POTA view continues to support filtering by:
Callsign
4- or 6-character Grid
Park Reference
Band
Mode

All filters work together to create a powerful real-time view tailored to user needs.

🚧 Still in Active Development

DXLook’s creator, Rodrigo Vazquez (AK6FP), noted that the platform remains in daily development. “The new POTA features were driven by real user feedback. It’s a living project — and we’re just getting started.”

Operators can explore the new tools at https://dxlook.com

Source: DXLook

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