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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.
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      10,443
      Messages:
      229,961
      Latest: How effective is your station? G3SEA, Feb 16, 2019 at 8:09 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      208
      Messages:
      586
      Latest: Kenwood TS2000 Crossband HT to HF K1JFJ, Feb 15, 2019 at 12:04 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,862
      Messages:
      7,128
      Latest: Help other hams! Earn CASH, radio gear, discounts, and more! K1JFJ, Feb 15, 2019 at 12:07 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      8,765
      Messages:
      17,515
      Latest: cool callsign KL7AJ, Feb 16, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,455
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      4,115
      Latest: NOARS Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society Winter HamFest March 3 W1PDI, Feb 13, 2019 at 1:38 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      168
      Messages:
      638
      Latest: How big was 2019 Hamcation? Reports wanted! N1VAU, Feb 15, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      4,729
      Messages:
      8,365
      Latest: YO5TI YO2AA, Feb 16, 2019 at 6:53 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:
      210,737
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      477,830
      Latest: Yaesu G-2800DXA N7ROD, Feb 16, 2019 at 8:15 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,189
      Messages:
      4,222
      Latest: Jumbospot RTQ DMR/Dstar/System Fusion/P25/NXDN hotspots $100 shipped M7AAH, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:49 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,476
      Messages:
      22,171
      Latest: EDUP PCIe AC1200 WIFI Adapter KB0DN, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:24 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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      6,037
      Messages:
      11,038
      Latest: K7ART is a very honest seller KA7RAG, Feb 12, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,428
      Messages:
      8,091
      Latest: KD2KOG not truthful... KD2KOG, Feb 14, 2019 at 8:21 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      205
      Messages:
      1,890
      Latest: Certified checks and the like N0TZU, Feb 15, 2019 at 11:55 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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      Latest: Icom IC-9700 is now delivering at $2099 price point KM6VVW, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      Messages:
      211
      Latest: QRZ in Vietnam WA7WJR, Nov 12, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,324
      Messages:
      19,651
      Latest: Behavior in pileups W0XX, Feb 16, 2019 at 1:37 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      483
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Carnival Cruise Lines does not allow amateur radios W7UUU, Feb 16, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      657
      Messages:
      6,762
      Latest: Youth Roll call KE8JNU, Feb 13, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      286
      Messages:
      9,460
      Latest: Dmr or dstar?? K4AGO, Feb 16, 2019 at 3:29 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      617
      Messages:
      11,444
      Latest: Now look what you've gotten me into KE0EYJ, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:29 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      27
      Messages:
      337
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? KM4ATT, Feb 11, 2019 at 6:46 PM
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      338
      Messages:
      4,973
      Latest: I'm gonna need a bigger bag (portable QRP pic thread?) KC3JIN, Feb 16, 2019 at 12:27 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      81
      Messages:
      1,233
      Latest: How time changes things - Checking if frequency is in use on CW N7KO, Feb 15, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      Latest: AWA AM QSO party this weekend NZ1N, Feb 16, 2019 at 3:55 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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      52,775
      Messages:
      494,124
      Latest: Problems opening Pi-Star downloads Zip files because of Norton Anti-Virus K6CLS, Feb 16, 2019 at 8:24 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      17,542
      Messages:
      225,816
      Latest: HF V Antenna vs EFHW G0JUR, Feb 16, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      37
      Messages:
      279
      Latest: Connecting IC-7100 to HDSDR via USB cable KE5MC, Feb 15, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,166
      Messages:
      15,836
      Latest: Headset setup for Yaesu FT-891 - a solution W7TCT, Feb 14, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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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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      4,678
      Messages:
      55,296
      Latest: Kenwood TS530SP no transmit N9XAW, Feb 16, 2019 at 5:40 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,100
      Messages:
      36,774
      Latest: 1:1 balun for pixie 40 m inverted v or dipole N7EKU, Feb 16, 2019 at 2:35 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:
      5,411
      Messages:
      36,353
      Latest: To recap or not to recap... N7EKU, Feb 16, 2019 at 2:42 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Messages:
      46,503
      Latest: Just got it back from Amplifier Hospital KD2ACO, Feb 15, 2019 at 9:44 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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      2,342
      Messages:
      20,043
      Latest: ARISS-SSTV KA2CZU, Feb 16, 2019 at 3:54 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,082
      Messages:
      20,005
      Latest: High Sierra HS-1800 parts? WW5RM, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Messages:
      22,435
      Latest: 15 - 17 february another SSTV Event by ISS !!! W5SAT, Feb 15, 2019 at 11:39 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Messages:
      608
      Latest: Can Surplus / Used NDB Transmitters be Used on 630 Meters ? KL7AJ, Feb 14, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      646
      Messages:
      8,588
      Latest: Making window filters with cavities W6KCS, Feb 16, 2019 at 6:04 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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      530
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      3,163
      Latest: Echolink and Avast Antivirus W4FLL, Feb 15, 2019 at 2:23 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      415
      Latest: Why should I want a hotspot? VE3TMT, Feb 11, 2019 at 7:40 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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      3,776
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Uninstalling FLDIGI on Linux Ubuntu 18 KC3SWL, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:28 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: FT-991 & Winmore (winlink express) K7FLA, Feb 15, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      12,856
      Latest: mcHF clones KB3GXE, Feb 14, 2019 at 11:50 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      3,808
      Messages:
      14,789
      Latest: Log Still Not Working? W8PDH, Feb 16, 2019 at 3:42 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      563
      Latest: Grid 2 award question W1DQ, Feb 11, 2019 at 3:29 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      196
      Messages:
      639
      Latest: Missing the Flag - Northen Ireland KK4NSF, Jan 24, 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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      2,386
      Messages:
      2,454
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2019-02-12 QRZ, Feb 12, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      2,920
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-02-13 - 105 new QRZ, Feb 14, 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!
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      Messages:
      6,963
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: need ND 40m ssb for WAS KC2KAE, Feb 13, 2019 at 2:47 PM
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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!
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      Messages:
      8,432
      Latest: licence upgrade KU4X, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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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:
      441
      Latest: Irvine, ky ham radio club? KK4DRT, Feb 11, 2019 at 2:27 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
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      Latest: CCARS, CLEVELAND COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE VE TESTING AB3TQ, Jan 27, 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:
      81
      Messages:
      317
      Latest: Please, add My Call Sign to QRZ EB1BSV, Feb 16, 2019 at 8:23 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,552
      Messages:
      23,336
      Latest: Changed address with FCC but QRZ doesn't reflect the fact AB3TQ, Feb 15, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      146
      Messages:
      447
      Latest: Packet loss getting to qrz.com VK3HJ, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      499
      Messages:
      1,372
      Latest: alta en QRZ.com EB1BSV, Feb 11, 2019 at 2:13 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      47
      Messages:
      187
      Latest: Applying for a Vanity Callsign Through Mail AB3TQ, Feb 15, 2019 at 9:02 PM
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