Cloudlog 2.8.13 Release Notes

This update brings significant improvements to SimpleFLE, specifically for Satellite operators and those chasing the VUCC award. We have also overhauled several statistics pages (Continents, Timeplot, EME, and Timeline) to make them faster and more responsive.

📡 SimpleFLE Enhancements (Satellite and VUCC)

SimpleFLE has received a major logic update to make fast logging even easier:

• Multiple Grids (VUCC): You can now enter multiple comma-separated grids (e.g. IO91,IO92) in SimpleFLE. Cloudlog will now correctly detect and save these for VUCC credit.
• Satellite Improvements: Added support for the X-Band and improved how the logger handles band changes. When you switch from Satellite mode to a regular HF or VHF band, Cloudlog now automatically clears the satellite state to prevent logging errors.
• Better Time Handling: The log entry time detection is now more robust, ensuring your QSOs are recorded accurately.
• New Documentation: A brand new wiki page is available to explain these features in detail: SimpleFLE Guide

🖥️ DXChrono Desktop Released

Coinciding with this release, DXChrono Desktop is now available.

• It offers tight integration with Cloudlog, providing a dedicated operational dashboard for your shack.
• Includes a Special Event Station mode that can display real-time banners of your latest QSOs.
• Get it here: https://desktop.dxchrono.com (£15)

📈 Modernised Statistics

We have updated several pages to be faster and more responsive. When you apply filters (like changing a band or mode), the data now updates instantly without the whole page reloading.

• Continents and Timeplots: Refreshed interface with smoother filtering.
• EME Initials: A cleaner UI for Earth-Moon-Earth operators to track initials by band and mode.
• Activators: Improved the Activators list with better filtering for LEO and GEO satellites and clearer grid square counts.

⏳ Timeline Improvements

• Active DXCC Badges: The timeline now displays a green "Active" badge for entities that are still valid, making it easier to distinguish from deleted DXCC entities.
• Chronological Sorting: Timeline entries are now sorted by the earliest contact you had with that entity.
• New Detail Modals: Clicking on a timeline entry now opens a modern pop-up window showing your QSO details.

🛠️ Bug Fixes and Minor Changes

• Station Diary: You can now search public diary entries by callsign. This is useful for finding notes from other stations.
• Email Settings: Fixed a bug where saving email configuration options would sometimes fail silently.
• QSL View: Fixed a minor layout glitch on the QSL tab.
• Grid Tracking: Improved the way grids are merged and counted in the Activators view for those chasing VUCC.

📡 Cloudlog 2.8.12 – What’s New

This release brings a smoother logging experience, faster performance, and more control over your interface.

✍️ Improved QSO Entry

Logging QSOs is now faster, easier, and more consistent — especially during busy operating.

⚡ Faster & Smoother Logging

• Save QSOs instantly without page reloads
• See your recent QSOs update automatically after saving
• Overall faster performance when viewing and filtering logbooks

🧠 Remembers Your Workflow

• Your band, mode, satellite, and propagation settings are kept after each QSO
• No need to keep reselecting the same options
• Signal reports (RST) reset correctly based on mode

🔍 Smarter Callsign Lookup

• Faster callsign and country lookups
• Previous QSOs are shown without interrupting your workflow
• Clearer results when no previous contacts exist

📡 Better Radio Integration (CAT)

• More reliable syncing with your radio
• Prevents outdated radio data from overwriting your current settings

🧹 Cleaner Form Behaviour

• Fields like satellite, SOTA/POTA, and others are cleared when not needed
• Reduces the chance of incorrect or leftover data
• More predictable behaviour when resetting the form

🧩 Improved Interface Behaviour

• Previous contacts panel only appears when relevant
• No more empty or flickering panels
• Better tab handling after saving a QSO

🔌 New API Features

For those using external tools or integrations:

• Check if a callsign, country, or gridsquare has been worked or confirmed
• Access your public logbooks and those shared with you

📝 Improved Release Notes Display

• Release notes now support rich formatting (headings, lists, links, images, and more)
• Cleaner and easier to read

⚙️ User Settings & Interface

• New options to show or hide:
  • SSTV Images menu
  • QSL Cards menu
• Redesigned settings page:
  • Easier to navigate
  • Cleaner layout with grouped options

🛠️ Fixes & Improvements

• Improved security when displaying messages
• More reliable background updates
• Better handling of edge cases when logging QSOs
• General performance and stability improvements

📦 Version

• Updated to Cloudlog 2.8.12
• Version information dialog will appear after updating