# General **URL:** https://forum.hamalert.org/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.hamalert.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.hamalert.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.hamalert.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to the HamAlert forum!](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/welcome-to-the-hamalert-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/welcome-to-the-hamalert-forum/7 "2023-04-07T16:31:37Z")
This is a place for HamAlert users to discuss all aspects of HamAlert – questions, problems, hints, suggestions etc. Instead of emailing me directly, please post here. Perhaps a fellow ham will be able to help you out, … --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/about-the-general-category/3 "2023-04-07T16:31:35Z")
--- ## [Is there a way to make a separate list for hunting specific DX ?( For example people you chasing to make contact )?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-a-separate-list-for-hunting-specific-dx-for-example-people-you-chasing-to-make-contact/2475)
**Author:** [@KJ6SIB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KJ6SIB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-make-a-separate-list-for-hunting-specific-dx-for-example-people-you-chasing-to-make-contact/2475 "2026-09-09T23:06:13Z")
--- ## [Push Notifications not staying on Android App](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/push-notifications-not-staying-on-android-app/2473)
**Author:** [@K2ZJ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/K2ZJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/push-notifications-not-staying-on-android-app/2473 "2026-09-05T23:52:45Z")
I have been using HamAlerts for many years with no problems. But a few days ago I stopped getting Audio alerts on my phone- which had been working perfectly for many months. Under settings\>Push, the slider tab was turn… --- ## [Why Terminate my account](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/why-terminate-my-account/2471)
**Author:** [@VE3UWA](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/VE3UWA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/why-terminate-my-account/2471 "2026-09-03T06:25:51Z")
I am wondering why I get emails telling me that I had not used my account in more than a year, every day I have the app up on my phone or on my computer, the only time I need to log in is to setup new call signs to follo… --- ## [RI1FJL not showing](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ri1fjl-not-showing/2468)
**Author:** [@N6PE](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N6PE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/ri1fjl-not-showing/2468 "2026-08-28T15:45:22Z")
Is it blocked? none of my triggers are working --- ## [Add time information to pop-up notifications](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-time-information-to-pop-up-notifications/2469)
**Author:** [@EA3HRE](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/EA3HRE)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-time-information-to-pop-up-notifications/2469 "2026-08-25T18:34:46Z")
Hi, It would be helpful to add the time and minute to the push notifications. If you’re not looking at the screen, you have to open the app to see how much time has passed. 73 --- ## [Input a list of missing IOTAs](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/input-a-list-of-missing-iotas/2462)
**Author:** [@DL9WO](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DL9WO)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/input-a-list-of-missing-iotas/2462 "2026-08-19T14:59:21Z")
Hello radio friends, is it possible to deposit a list of IOTAs in Ham Alert that I have not yet worked on? I am no longer listed in the IOTA list of the RSGB? Thank you for your help. Vy73 Klaus DL9WO --- ## [Add specific band countries](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-specific-band-countries/2464)
**Author:** [@AA4R](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/AA4R)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/add-specific-band-countries/2464 "2026-08-17T14:05:22Z")
I have hamalert set up to alert me for specific countries and bands. Can I also simultaneously add individual countries by band only? --- ## [Account deleted](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/account-deleted/2461)
**Author:** [@F4LQD](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/F4LQD)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 3:25am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/account-deleted/2461 "2026-08-08T03:25:02Z")
Hello, I use the application almost week at least to receive notification. But this night I receive an e-mail saying I’m not logged in since one year… I loose all my alert. I will recreate it but, I want to help by rep… --- ## [Getting alerts for my callsign but not online](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/getting-alerts-for-my-callsign-but-not-online/2458)
**Author:** [@K7IV](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/K7IV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/getting-alerts-for-my-callsign-but-not-online/2458 "2026-08-02T19:24:54Z")
I’ve been getting alerts for my callsign, K7IV, even though I am not online. They are usually for 20m CW, 30-40 wpm (if only I were that good). I’m trying ascertain if this a spotter error, or if this is someone who is i… --- ## [No audio warning on Pixel 9](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/no-audio-warning-on-pixel-9/2451)
**Author:** [@VA3DXA](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/VA3DXA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/no-audio-warning-on-pixel-9/2451 "2026-07-30T22:25:02Z")
Hi Having a problem to get a morse code our any other audio notification on my Pixel 9 cell phone. Any solution someone? 73 Peter VA3DXA --- ## [How to mute 27.266MHz](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/how-to-mute-27-266mhz/2437)
**Author:** [@DL3OI](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DL3OI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/how-to-mute-27-266mhz/2437 "2026-07-09T13:35:18Z")
For a couple of weeks i get notifications of weird call signs like 1LE/BH at 27.266MHz. Is this CB? How can i mute These? --- ## [Too many alerts?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/too-many-alerts/2441)
**Author:** [@AD8QV](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/AD8QV)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/too-many-alerts/2441 "2026-07-04T16:25:55Z")
I have been wondering how many alerts roughly would be overdoing it? 10’s? 100’s? I have about 40 at the moment and I don’t want to overtax the system. --- ## [Troca de prefixo noovo](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/troca-de-prefixo-noovo/2435)
**Author:** [@PU2LJH](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/PU2LJH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/troca-de-prefixo-noovo/2435 "2026-06-11T15:18:13Z")
como trocar de prefixo? --- ## [Mute Button that follows the Mute Setting?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/mute-button-that-follows-the-mute-setting/2434)
**Author:** [@NE5B](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/NE5B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/mute-button-that-follows-the-mute-setting/2434 "2026-06-07T19:28:44Z")
Maybe I am blind, looked all over the app but don’t see any way to just Mute Everything until I unmute it, Please point me to the option! Some days, or parts of a day, I know I am not going to be able to make use of t… --- ## [Stolen KM5N callsign Pirate Station](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/stolen-km5n-callsign-pirate-station/2431)
**Author:** [@W1JET](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/W1JET)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/stolen-km5n-callsign-pirate-station/2431 "2026-05-30T02:36:49Z")
This is to warn you that KM5N is being used by a pirate station. It should not be used in contests or for any other reason. The owner of this callsign has been a personal friend for over 30 years and I am helping him reb… --- ## [Block a callsign](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/block-a-callsign/2424)
**Author:** [@SP5IT](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SP5IT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/block-a-callsign/2424 "2026-05-24T19:02:04Z")
Hello. Is there a way to block particular callsign? Recently, there is a lot of bad decodes from 40m CW station reported as 5n6mew and 5n6aew because of poor operator keying. Can I block them forever somehow? Not for 6 … --- ## [Is there an API to feed my spotting data to HamAlert?](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/is-there-an-api-to-feed-my-spotting-data-to-hamalert/2423)
**Author:** [@KE2ELI](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/KE2ELI)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 9:21am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/is-there-an-api-to-feed-my-spotting-data-to-hamalert/2423 "2026-05-03T09:21:16Z")
I’m launching a “OTA” type site called CQOTA.COM that is kind of a no restrictions spotting site. A couple of folks have asked me about integrating with HamAlert and I was wondering if there is some API I could feed our … --- ## [247 - Spratly Islands - Prefix missing](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/247-spratly-islands-prefix-missing/2410)
**Author:** [@DK2SW](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DK2SW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/247-spratly-islands-prefix-missing/2410 "2026-03-26T19:10:00Z")
Hello, I saw that the prefix for Spratly Island is missing when choosing DXCC and it seems to be the only entitiy, so please could you add 1S, 9M That should be the prefixes for that entity because if there will be a D… --- ## [Inactivity timeout on webpage](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/inactivity-timeout-on-webpage/2403)
**Author:** [@YO3IPR](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/YO3IPR)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/inactivity-timeout-on-webpage/2403 "2026-03-11T20:04:28Z")
hello, can the inactivity timeout on the webpage be extended? I need to enable / disable triggers often during the day and I need to log in again most times due to inactivity timeout. Thanks & 73 Tony YO3IPR --- ## [New user question](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/new-user-question/2404)
**Author:** [@NE5IL](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/NE5IL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/new-user-question/2404 "2026-03-10T19:56:57Z")
What is the difference between the ‘Callsign’ and “Spotter Callsign’ in the trigger definition? I just want an alert for xy2abc (example) and I don’t care who the spotter is, if I understand. NE5IL --- ## [Load from Club Log suddenly doesn’t work anymore](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/load-from-club-log-suddenly-doesn-t-work-anymore/2388)
**Author:** [@DL6MI](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/DL6MI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/load-from-club-log-suddenly-doesn-t-work-anymore/2388 "2026-01-25T00:03:21Z")
For a few weeks now, the download from Club Log has stopped working. It always worked without any problems before. I’ve checked everything: email address, regenerated the application password, recreated the trigger, etc.… --- ## [Morse alert not sounding on iPhone](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/morse-alert-not-sounding-on-iphone/2380)
**Author:** [@SM0HRP](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SM0HRP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 7:28am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/morse-alert-not-sounding-on-iphone/2380 "2026-01-23T07:28:03Z")
Thanks for super app. Really helps out. I have an alert for KP5 and they show up on my iphone but no “morse” sound as well. What may I be missing? I would be glad to make a small donation for the app :blush: to suppor… --- ## [Where are the spots coming from](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/where-are-the-spots-coming-from/2377)
**Author:** [@W3GQ](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/W3GQ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2026, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/where-are-the-spots-coming-from/2377 "2026-01-17T15:45:35Z")
I am a brand new user of HamAlert. I have the triggers set up but my question is; where are the incoming spots coming from in order to be processed by triggers? Does HamAlert have its own source, i.e. DX Summit? Paul,… --- ## [Track DXpeditions bandslots](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/track-dxpeditions-bandslots/1841)
**Author:** [@SM5TOG](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/SM5TOG)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/track-dxpeditions-bandslots/1841 "2026-01-06T13:03:37Z")
Hi! Is there an easy way to track bands and modes for a specific, currently active DX-expedition? Right now I’m creating a trigger rule for the callsign and the mode, and then selecting which bands should trigger. As I… --- ## [Threema and Apple Watch](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/threema-and-apple-watch/2291)
**Author:** [@N1PEB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N1PEB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/threema-and-apple-watch/2291 "2026-01-03T22:57:02Z")
Has anyone been able to receive Threema notifications on their Apple Watch? I am looking to get my Ham Alerts on my watch and this looks to be the only way currently. --- ## [New To Site - Looking 10M Digital](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/new-to-site-looking-10m-digital/2246)
**Author:** [@N3JXB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N3JXB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/new-to-site-looking-10m-digital/2246 "2025-12-31T03:20:45Z")
Introducing myself. I am primarily a digital operator. Can work 10 - 80. Are there many alerts for Olivia? 10 meters has been in good shape lately. Hoping to find some Olivia traffic on 10. Not really interested in FT8/F… --- ## [WWFF vs POTA on my QRZ Page](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/wwff-vs-pota-on-my-qrz-page/2233)
**Author:** [@N7CRD](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/N7CRD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/wwff-vs-pota-on-my-qrz-page/2233 "2025-12-30T08:52:48Z")
Hello, I am new, so sorry if this has been discussed before. How do I change the widget to say POTA vs WWFF and the POTA park number? --- ## [Nice tool for contest](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/nice-tool-for-contest/2127)
**Author:** [@W9JAB](https://forum.hamalert.org/u/W9JAB)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.hamalert.org/t/nice-tool-for-contest/2127 "2025-12-22T15:12:30Z")
I just found this tool, thanks to the 12 Days of Christmas . It really helped. It took a bit to figure out how to ues it, and I’m sure there’s more features then i know about. But for the time being it’s a great help… [Next page](https://forum.hamalert.org/c/general/4.md?page=1)