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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:
      10,810
      Messages:
      237,275
      Latest: Trying to stay true to Field Day OH2BNF, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      280
      Messages:
      799
      Latest: Apollo 11 descent to the Luna surface VK6YSF, Jul 21, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,951
      Messages:
      7,442
      Latest: Help with digital mode frequencies Olivia. Logging program to recommend K7HN, Jul 20, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      9,064
      Messages:
      18,104
      Latest: 13 Colonies Website Down K2DFC, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:29 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,510
      Messages:
      4,230
      Latest: Rocky Mountain Division Convention 2019 WA7AL, Jul 22, 2019 at 2:47 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      176
      Messages:
      689
      Latest: How big was 2019 Hamcation? Reports wanted! KC2PMM, Jul 12, 2019
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,997
      Messages:
      8,888
      Latest: WX5W Bill Roney II sk W4FEB, Jul 23, 2019 at 2:21 AM
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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:
      219,028
      Messages:
      505,941
      Latest: ICOM IC-V8000 VHF FM TRANSCEIVER N3ZB, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,273
      Messages:
      4,721
      Latest: Kit-Projects Site update and restock N8DAH, Jul 22, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,759
      Messages:
      22,782
      Latest: Computer System KB0DN, Jul 22, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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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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      6,172
      Messages:
      11,261
      Latest: W8TTH - Concerned W0XX, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,501
      Messages:
      8,916
      Latest: One Of The Downsides of Getting Verified on QRZ.com WB0MPB, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:45 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
      Discussions:
      282
      Messages:
      2,792
      Latest: Hooray! I am not verified! KM6TCC, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:10 AM
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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: This is what this hobby makes me do!!! W4EGE, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:49 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      76
      Messages:
      239
      Latest: Just got mine in the mail K7MH, Jul 18, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,368
      Messages:
      20,155
      Latest: 5BDXCC Plaque: less than advertised KB2FCV, Jul 22, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      522
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: A New Tarheel screwdriver antenna install on a RV Fifth Wheel W2VW, Jul 23, 2019 at 1:58 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,786
      Latest: Kid friendly instructional materials needed AG6QR, Jul 17, 2019 at 10:21 PM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      296
      Messages:
      9,784
      Latest: MFJ/Ameritron KD2ACO, Jul 23, 2019 at 1:06 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      700
      Messages:
      13,040
      Latest: First CW QSO KL7AJ, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      30
      Messages:
      356
      Latest: Looking for a general or extra YL or XYL to elmer a YL to pass her license WA7AL, Jul 22, 2019 at 3:05 AM
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      371
      Messages:
      5,484
      Latest: QRP power amp help N9APE, Jul 22, 2019 at 6:40 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      91
      Messages:
      1,417
      Latest: Why do hams refer to themselves as WE instead of I? AF7XT, Jul 22, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      736
      Messages:
      16,418
      Latest: Apache transmitters for sale K9STH, Jul 23, 2019 at 2:42 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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      53,350
      Messages:
      500,813
      Latest: Anybody Familiar with the Kenwood TS-690S? KA2IRQ, Jul 23, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,931
      Messages:
      235,742
      Latest: End-fed wires--install wisdom, anyone? NH7RO, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      94
      Messages:
      769
      Latest: Thinking of buying SDRplay. Anything else I should consider? VE7BPB, Jul 22, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,228
      Messages:
      16,462
      Latest: FM squelch tail removal K7JBL, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:38 AM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,862
      Messages:
      58,135
      Latest: Johnson Ranger Chernobyl Resistor Question W1BR, Jul 22, 2019 at 5:53 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,197
      Messages:
      37,812
      Latest: SWR shutdown failure, why? KZ4AK, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:00 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:
      5,556
      Messages:
      37,622
      Latest: FT920 Wont key with mic KS4W, Jul 22, 2019 at 11:06 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,193
      Messages:
      49,172
      Latest: Chinese 811A and 572B tubes possible cause of early failure K2XT, Jul 22, 2019 at 12:04 PM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,450
      Messages:
      21,233
      Latest: Going from TYT MD390 to MD-UV390 - Toolz and Code plug questions KC2FQ, Jul 22, 2019 at 9:14 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,143
      Messages:
      20,685
      Latest: Hooray, Hooray--it's DONE! WA7PRC, Jul 22, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,341
      Messages:
      24,153
      Latest: ARISS-SSTV Projects July 29 - August 4 K6LCS, Jul 22, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      654
      Latest: Eliminating noise on vlf KL7AJ, Jul 19, 2019 at 8:45 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      9,376
      Latest: Affect of TV Receive Antenna Height on Signal Strength It Receives KD0CAC, Jul 23, 2019 at 4:40 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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      535
      Messages:
      3,206
      Latest: Need help how to Setup an Echolink Conference Server KA9JLM, Jul 12, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      425
      Latest: Why should I want a hotspot? KB0OXD, Jul 13, 2019
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,838
      Messages:
      45,994
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: New logbook service R3NAU, Jul 22, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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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:
      16,109
      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: Using an RSP-1 and ???software to log round-the-clock noise level on HF? WA7ARK, Jul 22, 2019 at 8:34 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      13,052
      Latest: OPINIONS SOUGHT ON ICOM 725 AND 735 VINTAGE HF RIGS N8FVJ, Jul 21, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,990
      Messages:
      15,486
      Latest: Logging? W7UUU, Jul 22, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      123
      Messages:
      637
      Latest: Merge Awards? W1DQ, Jul 11, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      199
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: New Digimode W1DQ, May 29, 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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      2,493
      Messages:
      2,564
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jul 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,053
      Messages:
      3,073
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-07-21 - 39 new QRZ, Jul 22, 2019 at 10:30 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!
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      1,938
      Messages:
      7,103
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need AK on 15M and 10M, and HI on 10M KB8CR, Jul 22, 2019 at 3:35 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:
      883
      Messages:
      8,492
      Latest: Passed all three exams in one morning. HamTestOnline WC6T, Jun 2, 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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      Messages:
      527
      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS N3AWS, Jul 22, 2019 at 5:12 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      141
      Messages:
      256
      Latest: San Antonio - Amateur Radio Testing - Permanent Schedule. K5RCD, Jul 5, 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:
      1,195
      Messages:
      5,490
      Latest: pls add my callsign EB1BSV, Jul 23, 2019 at 12:50 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,717
      Messages:
      24,020
      Latest: Please add my callsign YB9UA YB9UA, Jul 23, 2019 at 1:38 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      156
      Messages:
      495
      Latest: Log for new comer EB1BSV, Jun 21, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      513
      Messages:
      1,476
      Latest: Cambio de indicativo por nuevo de dos letras EB1BSV, Jul 5, 2019
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      13
      Messages:
      30
      Latest: Testing N1OOQ, Jul 14, 2019
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