# Feature Requests **URL:** https://forum.hamalert.org/c/feature-requests/6.md [Latest](https://forum.hamalert.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hamalert.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.hamalert.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Feature Requests category](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/about-the-feature-requests-category/12)
**Author:** [@HB9DQM](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/HB9DQM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/about-the-feature-requests-category/12 "2023-04-07T18:18:26Z")
This category is for posting feature requests/wishes and ideas for future HamAlert development. Before posting, please: Check if there is already a topic for the same or similar feature Suggest/discuss one feature per… --- ## [Trigger for all SOTA references within a certain radius from a location](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/trigger-for-all-sota-references-within-a-certain-radius-from-a-location/2479)
**Author:** [@K6AFN](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/K6AFN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/trigger-for-all-sota-references-within-a-certain-radius-from-a-location/2479 "2026-09-21T18:08:20Z")
As a SOTA activator and chaser, especially on VHF, it would be extremely useful to be able to trigger an alert when someone has spotted at any SOTA reference that is within \[X\] miles of a certain location (perhaps a grid… --- ## [Spotter exclusion possible?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/spotter-exclusion-possible/256)
**Author:** [@DM5EE](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DM5EE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/spotter-exclusion-possible/256 "2026-09-17T15:44:28Z")
Hello Manuel and thank you for this wonderful tool! I would like to know whether it is possible (or may be in the future) to exclude certain spotters. A few stations are sending spots not under their real callsign but un… --- ## [Start/Stop DATES for alerts?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/start-stop-dates-for-alerts/2460)
**Author:** [@N9WCN](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N9WCN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/start-stop-dates-for-alerts/2460 "2026-08-02T12:26:32Z")
I use the “Days of the Week” feature a lot but I would love to be able to create an alert for future DXPeditions (or special events) and have the alert activate (for example) 9/1 and deactivate 9/15 so I only get alerts … --- ## [It would be nice to have a feature that lets you manually select your status. ](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-feature-that-lets-you-manually-select-your-status/2454)
**Author:** [@6K2JVA](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/6K2JVA)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/it-would-be-nice-to-have-a-feature-that-lets-you-manually-select-your-status/2454 "2026-07-28T18:50:25Z")
Request: It would be great if there were a feature in the smartphone app or on the website that allowed users to change their status (On-air / Off-air) with a single button. Reason: Hello. I’m a ham radio operator fro… --- ## [Add the gridsquare data to the data that can be sent to a URL](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-the-gridsquare-data-to-the-data-that-can-be-sent-to-a-url/2445)
**Author:** [@VK5PJ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/VK5PJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-the-gridsquare-data-to-the-data-that-can-be-sent-to-a-url/2445 "2026-07-23T23:41:20Z")
I use the send to URL feature to compile a web public page ( VK5PJ handy 50 MHz spots Opening page ) showing activity on 50 MHz from Australia, one thing that has been missing from the quite comprehensive dataset is the … --- ## [JSON download/upload of triggers](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/json-download-upload-of-triggers/16)
**Author:** [@HB9DQM](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/HB9DQM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/json-download-upload-of-triggers/16 "2026-07-15T06:10:49Z")
Simplify bulk modification and backup/restore for advanced users by enabling JSON download/upload of triggers. Note: in theory users can already do this by reverse-engineering the https://hamalert.org/ajax/trigger\_updat… --- ## [Add minimize to taskbar](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-minimize-to-taskbar/2440)
**Author:** [@KQ4TNF](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KQ4TNF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-minimize-to-taskbar/2440 "2026-07-04T13:30:55Z")
Would like to see an option to minimize to taskbar instead of system tray. --- ## [Add "ITU Zone" condition similar to "CQ Zone"](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-itu-zone-condition-similar-to-cq-zone/2391)
**Author:** [@KS9J](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KS9J)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-itu-zone-condition-similar-to-cq-zone/2391 "2026-06-19T13:32:20Z")
HamAlert has been instrumental in helping me obtain various CQ WAZ award milestones. It would be great if HamAlert would add a similar condition for ITU Zones in order to assist me with the RSGB’s Worked ITU Zone award: … --- ## [Add marking colours to spots](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-marking-colours-to-spots/2438)
**Author:** [@SP5XMU](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SP5XMU)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-marking-colours-to-spots/2438 "2026-06-15T16:18:20Z")
Hi Recently I’m using HamAlert for 50MHz and 144MHz sporadic-E. Quite often when band opens there is number of spots in one minute. It will be great to add colour marking or change colour of spot background. This wil… --- ## [LLOTA Spot alert](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/llota-spot-alert/2390)
**Author:** [@LU4SCM](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/LU4SCM)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/llota-spot-alert/2390 "2026-06-07T19:04:28Z")
Hi. There’s a new activity, Lakes and Lagoons in the Air LLOTA. And I wanted to know if it will be added to HAMALERT. tks --- ## [Add Tiles trigger](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-tiles-trigger/2422)
**Author:** [@KK4ODA](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KK4ODA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-tiles-trigger/2422 "2026-04-23T12:22:54Z")
Hi there, I’ve been building a new program called Tiles on the Air (tilesontheair.com) and would like to request permission to use it as a trigger condition in HamAlert. Not sure if there is some sort of custom trigger t… --- ## [Add Grid Square trigger](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-grid-square-trigger/2420)
**Author:** [@WB5JJJ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/WB5JJJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-grid-square-trigger/2420 "2026-04-17T22:39:54Z")
As I near the 488 grid square goal for FFMA on 6m and above, the Lower48 grids are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Would it be possible for a selector where I can enter the basic 4 character grid squares for th… --- ## [Band slots for QO-100 (Satellite)](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/band-slots-for-qo-100-satellite/2414)
**Author:** [@SM5TOG](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SM5TOG)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/band-slots-for-qo-100-satellite/2414 "2026-04-03T16:47:15Z")
I think the band slots feature is not working correctly for QO-100 spots. If I set a trigger for the 13 cm band, I get a lot of spots, and enabling band slots does not make any difference, it still shows 340 unworked sl… --- ## [F\*Droid support](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/f-droid-support/2386)
**Author:** [@KB1OIQ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KB1OIQ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/f-droid-support/2386 "2026-04-01T09:55:50Z")
Would you consider distributing this software via F\*Droid? Virtually none of my FOSS centric friends have Google or Apple accounts (myself included). I tried downloading the APK file directly from various websites, but… --- ## [Frequency range with CW to avoid FT8 spots](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/frequency-range-with-cw-to-avoid-ft8-spots/2411)
**Author:** [@SM0HRP](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SM0HRP)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:34pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/frequency-range-with-cw-to-avoid-ft8-spots/2411 "2026-03-31T12:34:30Z")
Is there a a way to have fixed frequencies (identified frequencies as CW) as an option to automatically identifies as Cw and not FT8. Now I get a massive amount of CW alerts when actually they are on FT8. --- ## [Trigger by suffix, e.g., /MM](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/trigger-by-suffix-e-g-mm/342)
**Author:** [@W2AXR](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/W2AXR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/trigger-by-suffix-e-g-mm/342 "2026-03-29T22:57:36Z")
I am requesting the ability to generate a trigger for a given suffix. e.g., /QRP, /MM, etc. If this is already possible, can you please tell me how to do it? Thanks Alex W2AXR --- ## [Any chance of a MASTER pause button?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/any-chance-of-a-master-pause-button/2406)
**Author:** [@WB5JJJ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/WB5JJJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/any-chance-of-a-master-pause-button/2406 "2026-03-22T01:46:37Z")
When a DXPedition is on the air (that I need for an ATNO), I would like to be able to pause all my existing alerts and add this DXP as the only, or one of a couple alerts that I receive to reduce the clutter. Currently … --- ## [UTC clock on homepage](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/utc-clock-on-homepage/2400)
**Author:** [@W7RLA](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/W7RLA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/utc-clock-on-homepage/2400 "2026-03-18T21:13:17Z")
Can we get a small UTC clock to the right or left of the HamAlert logo on the app? (See photo). I’ve never been very good at quickly doing the math in my head as to what the current time equals in UTC, thus creating a ci… --- ## [Hell Mode not supported…](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/hell-mode-not-supported/1037)
**Author:** [@DL7AUO](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DL7AUO)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/hell-mode-not-supported/1037 "2026-03-01T08:17:59Z")
Hi all, Hellschreiber, short Hell, is a digi mode with very small community. I would love to see having it support to react fast on any CQ on any band by these enthusiastic community. 73 Jens DL7AUO --- ## [FT2 mode support](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ft2-mode-support/2399)
**Author:** [@UN8FR](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/UN8FR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ft2-mode-support/2399 "2026-03-01T08:16:14Z")
Hi! Can you add FT2 mode support? This mode introduced to WSJT-X Improved, and tested in MSHV. FT2 already added to PSK Reporter. --- ## [User selectable alarm sound for the app](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/user-selectable-alarm-sound-for-the-app/2398)
**Author:** [@DL1EZ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DL1EZ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/user-selectable-alarm-sound-for-the-app/2398 "2026-02-26T15:13:53Z")
Can the alarm sound on the app be made user selectable? I tend to overhear the currently available sounds :wink: --- ## [JARL (Japan) Award Scheme Support](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/jarl-japan-award-scheme-support/2392)
**Author:** [@WB3C](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/WB3C)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 1:35am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/jarl-japan-award-scheme-support/2392 "2026-02-03T01:35:37Z")
Similar to ARRL’s WAS scheme, JARL has relatively well-known awards for working all Japan Districts, Prefectures, Guns, Kus, etc. HamAlert filters for these attributes would help significantly for chasing these awards. --- ## [Ham Alerts on Apple Watch](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ham-alerts-on-apple-watch/2381)
**Author:** [@N1PEB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N1PEB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ham-alerts-on-apple-watch/2381 "2026-01-23T16:09:31Z")
It would be great if Ham Alerts notifications from the iPhone app could be sent to an Apple Watch as well. Is this possible without a separate Apple Watch application? I’ve asked if others used the Threema option but did… --- ## [Pause all alerts daily by time off time on](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/pause-all-alerts-daily-by-time-off-time-on/2264)
**Author:** [@WB5JJJ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/WB5JJJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/pause-all-alerts-daily-by-time-off-time-on/2264 "2026-01-04T17:57:42Z")
Is there any hope of a Master Alert pause by time? That way we can turn off ALL alerts at a specified time every evening and restore them at a specified time every morning instead of just by individual alerts. Love the… --- ## [Feature Request: Show the matching trigger rule in Telnet spots (in the Notes field)](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/feature-request-show-the-matching-trigger-rule-in-telnet-spots-in-the-notes-field/2001)
**Author:** [@SM5TOG](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SM5TOG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/feature-request-show-the-matching-trigger-rule-in-telnet-spots-in-the-notes-field/2001 "2025-12-13T10:24:18Z")
Hi! Thank you for HamAlert. It’s a fantastic tool! Request Please include the name or ID of the trigger rule that matched in the Telnet feed, ideally appended to the Notes field. I can see the matching rule in the iOS… --- ## [Club Spotter Trigger](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/club-spotter-trigger/1995)
**Author:** [@KK7WLI](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KK7WLI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/club-spotter-trigger/1995 "2025-12-11T22:33:36Z")
Hi all - I’ve been using RBN Club Spotter recently and it’s a great tool. Would it be possible to add club membership as a spotter trigger for HamAlert? I’d love to get a push notification when members of my club are o… --- ## [Freedv mode enable](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/freedv-mode-enable/1982)
**Author:** [@EA8EE](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/EA8EE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/freedv-mode-enable/1982 "2025-12-10T12:32:00Z")
Is possible to add the freedv mode like in pskreporter? --- ## [Date range for DX slots from clublog](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/date-range-for-dx-slots-from-clublog/1779)
**Author:** [@VK3VB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/VK3VB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/date-range-for-dx-slots-from-clublog/1779 "2025-10-20T07:44:25Z")
I am after more information on how to return the current year range from clublog for my “band slot” triggers. 73 Phil VK3VB --- ## [Load Unworked DXCC and Zones for Current Year from Club Log for DX Marathon](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/load-unworked-dxcc-and-zones-for-current-year-from-club-log-for-dx-marathon/1216)
**Author:** [@NY4I](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/NY4I)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 11:53am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/load-unworked-dxcc-and-zones-for-current-year-from-club-log-for-dx-marathon/1216 "2025-09-29T11:53:59Z")
I participate in the DX Marathon each year. This is where on 1 January, the DX totals reset and we try to work as many DXCC entities as possible (as well as each zone). I can load my unworked DXCC into a trigger from Cl… [Next page](https://forum.hamalert.org/c/feature-requests/6.md?page=1)