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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum

  2. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      11,144
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      242,183
      Latest: Raspberry Pi for Ham Radio OH7UDH, Dec 13, 2019 at 8:30 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Messages:
      917
      Latest: Video VR2EH CQWW CW UT3GF, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,999
      Messages:
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      Latest: New rig from LZ2JR: OK1RP, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,340
      Messages:
      18,561
      Latest: 4U1UN Why so little NA? N5CM, Dec 12, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,549
      Messages:
      4,314
      Latest: Irving Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Mar. 7, 2020 N2VIP, Nov 17, 2019
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      187
      Messages:
      765
      Latest: AZ Hamfest Season Videos WB7X, Dec 12, 2019 at 2:08 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,222
      Messages:
      9,489
      Latest: K8VWX Roy Werner SK K1LKP, Dec 12, 2019 at 9:14 PM
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  3. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
      Discussions:
      224,866
      Messages:
      522,944
      Latest: FLEX 3000 N2DOW, Dec 13, 2019 at 10:36 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,314
      Messages:
      4,886
      Latest: 25% discount: Ham Maps for Ham Shacks (Christmas Special) N4EGA, Dec 12, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      13,033
      Messages:
      23,385
      Latest: ASUS TF101 tablet With Keyboard K5OOO, Dec 13, 2019 at 3:56 AM
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    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
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      6,300
      Messages:
      11,470
      Latest: WU7X... Great guy KM4NXI, Dec 13, 2019 at 3:38 AM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,564
      Messages:
      9,918
      Latest: Suspicious email from "David C Knowles" (KI4BJH) N0TZU, Dec 12, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      361
      Messages:
      3,524
      Latest: Domain name for sale KG4RUL, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:48 PM
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  4. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Well the CEO has done it again K1OIK, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      76
      Messages:
      240
      Latest: Just got the sticker! BI1GHP, Nov 27, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,417
      Messages:
      20,834
      Latest: 3C0CW dxpedition summer of 1991 info needed.. E73Y, Dec 13, 2019 at 5:21 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      559
      Messages:
      5,755
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: What's a working generator add to RV value? KJ6NQW, Dec 13, 2019 at 3:37 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,791
      Latest: What are you OFs doing to get more yutes enlisted? N1BCG, Nov 30, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      299
      Messages:
      9,969
      Latest: What logging system do you use? KD4CJO, Dec 12, 2019 at 5:32 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      770
      Messages:
      14,372
      Latest: Need help restoring Vibroplex Brass Racer: Hinge pin removal? W3IG, Dec 13, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      32
      Messages:
      361
      Latest: Hello from the UK M3ENF, Sep 23, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      407
      Messages:
      6,135
      Latest: Mayday! FT-818ND SSB Filter Problem KE0EYJ, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:08 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      101
      Messages:
      1,576
      Latest: Current Status of 10m CW? K0UO, Dec 10, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
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      Latest: FCC Proposes Authorizing Voluntary All-Digital AM Broadcasting! AC0OB, Dec 13, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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  5. Technical Forums

    RF, Hardware, Software, Operating Tips, Answers

    1. General Technical Questions and Answers

      General radio tech questions that do not fit in our specialty boards, answered by knowledgeable hams
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      53,959
      Messages:
      508,615
      Latest: KENWOOD TS-2000 S METER QUESTION KM3F, Dec 13, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      18,484
      Messages:
      244,972
      Latest: 80M off-center-fed dipole - best feed point? - feedline type? - compared with center fed? KF4ZGZ, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:07 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      131
      Messages:
      1,193
      Latest: RTL dongle on a hub won't work. :( AA9G, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,272
      Messages:
      16,806
      Latest: Yaesu FT-450 Mic Upgrade KC3RN, Dec 13, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      5,024
      Messages:
      60,615
      Latest: Advertising WA2CWA, Dec 13, 2019 at 4:09 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,278
      Messages:
      38,885
      Latest: 432 MHz low power LINEAR amplifier VK2TIL, Dec 13, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,693
      Messages:
      38,827
      Latest: Kenwood TS-850S - New Aftermarket CAR UNIT PCB KA5IPF, Dec 13, 2019 at 3:35 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,306
      Messages:
      51,449
      Latest: Ameritron AL-811H Measurements KD2ACO, Dec 13, 2019 at 1:30 AM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,537
      Messages:
      22,044
      Latest: Is Packet Radio Dead? K6CLS, Dec 13, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,192
      Messages:
      21,313
      Latest: Ftm-400xdr adms7 KD4UPL, Dec 11, 2019 at 10:51 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,459
      Messages:
      25,249
      Latest: Is the Wouxun KG-UV8 worthy of Sat Comms? N4UFO, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:25 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: 630 Meter transmitter only kit? DF2JP, Dec 11, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      753
      Messages:
      9,963
      Latest: Kenwood tk2300 vhf radio on 2m ham? Yes or no KG7HVR, Dec 13, 2019 at 6:58 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      546
      Messages:
      3,269
      Latest: How to connect to SNARS? KC9ONY, Dec 11, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      446
      Latest: Connecting JumboSpot to iPhone Personal Hotspot K8HIT, Dec 10, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
      46,780
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: So this is why I'm finally canning 'hotmail' after all these years. WA3LKN, Dec 13, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 3

      Amateur Radio Software

      Sub-Forums

      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Propagation, Cluster, & Other Softwar

      Latest: Rebuilding HRD 5.24.0.36 N3DT, Dec 13, 2019 at 2:33 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,042
      Messages:
      13,336
      Latest: Analog Transceivers- high end Candidates ICOM, Yaesu & Kenwood N8FVJ, Dec 12, 2019 at 1:53 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      4,104
      Messages:
      16,009
      Latest: qrz logbook W1DQ, Dec 12, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      136
      Messages:
      695
      Latest: Canadian awards? KJ4VTH, Dec 13, 2019 at 2:52 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      201
      Messages:
      655
      Latest: EQSL W1DQ, Nov 5, 2019
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  7. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
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      Messages:
      2,707
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Dec 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,196
      Messages:
      3,218
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-12-11 - 45 new QRZ, Dec 12, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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  8. Amateur Radio Resources

    Find clubs, licensing information, and make on-air friends!

    1. SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Setup a contact, roundtable, or contest here!
      Discussions:
      1,956
      Messages:
      7,190
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: NE and OR FT8 LOTW needed NU8J, Dec 11, 2019 at 2:18 AM
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    2. Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator/Upgrading Privi

      A place to ask questions about joining amateur radio, or expanding your horizons!
      Discussions:
      888
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      8,543
      Latest: Just saying hi to all and looking to learn! WANNABHAM2, Dec 4, 2019
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
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      173
      Messages:
      555
      Latest: Two Clubs Jointly Operating a Repeater K5TCJ, Dec 10, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      266
      Latest: Selma, NC Free Testing N4MQU, Sep 30, 2019
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  9. QRZ Community, Database Helpers, and Info

    Database Listing Help, Resources, Rules, and Information

    1. Add My Call Sign to QRZ - Database Helpers Forum

      Post here to get your call sign added to QRZ. Read the Instructions first.
      Discussions:
      3,617
      Messages:
      16,223
      Latest: Please add my Callsign YD1IHX, Dec 13, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,865
      Messages:
      24,895
      Latest: #t_bio.biodiv UA6JD, Dec 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      159
      Messages:
      511
      Latest: Code 228 EB1BSV, Nov 20, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      521
      Messages:
      1,535
      Latest: Añadir mi indicativo de la BASE DE DATOS EB1BSV, Dec 11, 2019 at 11:46 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      21
      Messages:
      46
      Latest: Just a test KJ4VTH, Dec 12, 2019 at 12:34 AM
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