This is the TrustedQSL project, which provides tools for digitally signing Amateur Radio QSO records.
Publisher’s description
What is Trusted QSL?
Trusted QSL by American Radio Relay League is Windows software in the music players category. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 9.6 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.8.1, released on April 28, 2025. The version history goes back to October 11, 2022: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 1,330 times. On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .cbr, .adi, .adif, .tbk and .tq6. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Small download (9.6 MB)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Trusted QSL is a music player tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Trusted QSL safe to download?
- The file is served by arrl.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C9A37D0A8C088368929CB6179EDDC77D638CB367EB0CB46185C24A0B78E2BE33· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 3 years · about 3.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8.1Latest | April 28, 2025 | 9.6 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.8 | April 21, 2025 | 9.6 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7.5 | November 17, 2024 | 9.5 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7.4 | November 12, 2024 | 9.5 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7.3 | October 11, 2022 | 9.5 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7.2 | October 11, 2022 | 9.4 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7.1 | October 11, 2022 | 9.4 MB | 32-bit MSI |
| 2.7 | October 11, 2022 | 9.4 MB | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AmericanRadioRelayLeague.TrustedQSL -echoco install trustedqsl -ymsiexec /i tqsl-2.8.1.msi /qn /norestart /qnmsiexec /x {CF53EE80-806B-43FF-AA43-554DFE55B42C} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask tqslflatpak install flathub org.arrl.trustedqslInformation
- Publisher
- American Radio Relay League
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- ARRL
- Source code
- rickmurphy.net
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.8.1
- Released
- April 28, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- October 20, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 3.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 1,330
- Website
- sourceforge.net
- winget ID
- AmericanRadioRelayLeague.TrustedQSL
- Chocolatey package
- trustedqsl
- MSI product code
- {CF53EE80-806B-43FF-AA43-554DFE55B42C}
File types it opens (6)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Trusted QSL safe to download?
The download comes from arrl.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Trusted QSL with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Trusted QSL be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Trusted QSL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Trusted QSL?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 11, 2022.
What are alternatives to Trusted QSL?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
