QRZ assigns every QSO to a band based on your uplink — the frequency you transmit on. It does not use the downlink or receive frequency to categorise the contact. That means as long as your uplink is correct, QRZ will place the QSO in the right band automatically, even if you leave the downlink field blank.
For example, if you’re working RS‑44 and transmitting on 2 metres while receiving on 70 centimetres, QRZ will log the contact as a 2m QSO. The downlink doesn’t influence the band assignment at all. This is especially helpful for portable operators or anyone logging manually, because you don’t need to enter both sides of the frequency pair.
There’s one important detail that makes your logbook cleaner and more consistent: When logging a satellite QSO, you should enter the centre frequency of the transponder or satellite. This keeps your logs tidy and avoids confusion caused by Doppler shift or tuning across the passband. For example:
• RS‑44 centre frequency: 145.965 MHz
• ISS crossband repeater centre frequency: 145.990 MHz
By logging the centre frequency of the uplink, you give QRZ exactly what it needs. It doesn’t matter where in the passband you actually transmitted — QRZ only cares about the band, and the centre frequency is the cleanest, most standardised way to represent that. This approach also keeps your statistics accurate. You won’t end up with satellite QSOs scattered across odd frequencies or mis‑categorised because of downlink entries. Everything stays consistent, and your satellite contacts appear exactly where they should. Below is the video where I walk through this process step‑by‑step and show exactly how QRZ handles satellite logs. If you’re new to satellite operating or just want to make sure your logbook is accurate, it’s well worth a watch.
Logging satellite contacts doesn’t need to be complicated. Enter the uplink centre frequency, ignore the downlink, and QRZ will take care of the rest.
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