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Current time: 2026-10-20 23:48:51 UTC (Last updated 2026-10-20 23:48:05 UTC)

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Recent News

2026-09-21

Logging a net here with the "create net" link no longer sends the net to NetLogger.org servers. This is now a RagChew-only feature in order to comply with the terms of service for NetLogger.org. :-(

2026-03-26

600+ users! 🎉
I've started to combine common net names so it's easier to bookmark and favorite your regular nets. For example, Happy Hour on *11CATS* has 20+ variations in formatting, punctuation, and word order. Previously you would have to favorite every one of those, but now there is one. Let me know if you find other variations I should combine!

2026-03-18

We have a mobile app!

2025-12-03

We just passed 500 users! 🎉

2025-10-19

Net loggers can now type part of a call sign or name and autocomplete will show stations who've checked in before.

2025-10-17

You can now react to messages on the blue screen with little emojis. ❤️ (This is a RagChew-only feature.)

2025-10-01

Net creation is open to all users now. You can now also Suggest a Club.

2025-08-01

There is a new "theme" user setting and dark theme. The dark theme is automatically selected if your browser indicates you prefer dark mode.

2025-07-31

Message formatting via tags has been enhanced, and now there is an option to disable formatting and render all messages plainly.

2025-07-30

Grid square to lat/long conversion has been improved, with map pins now appearing in the center of the square.

2024-09-16

You can now "join" clubs and groups. We'll do more with this in the future. :-)

2024-08-31

You can now change the displayed time format from your user page. (Suggested by AI7YU.)

2024-08-15

The AIM / "blue screen" messages section has been reformatted for better viewing on mobile. You can also view messages in reverse order, meaning the newest message is at the top, near the latest check-in.

2024-05-17

Net logging capability has been added for beta testing.

2024-05-10

Notifications appear upper-right for new checkins and new messages, so you donʼt have to scroll so much on mobile to see if things are happening. :-)

2024-05-05

Map pins now show the name and link to the station's QRZ page.

2024-04-30

The Net page has been rewritten to be more responsive. Updates are now shown as soon as the server gets them. Messages sent by a RagChew user will be seen by other RagChew users instantly, without delay.

2023-10-08

You can now sort the net list on the home page by the different columns. (Suggested by KI5ZDE.)

2023-09-07

Stations that are checked out (status of "(c/o)") are now grayed out in the log. (Suggested by N4UPC.)