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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum - Updated July 19, 2023

  2. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      14,174
      Messages:
      322,684
      Latest: 3rd Annual National Sasquatch (BIGFOOT) Awareness Day Event K8PG, Oct 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM

    2. Videos, Podcasts, & Blogs

      The forum for blogs, podcasts, and videos - posts in other forums that feature mostly just a video with no or very little commentary in the original post will be moved here, regardless of content.
      Discussions:
      2,667
      Messages:
      8,107
      Latest: Why are modern radios becoming increasingly fragile? W1VT, Oct 16, 2026 at 9:52 PM

    3. General Announcements

      Announcements of items relating to amateur radio of interest to all hams. But it's NOT for announcing special events, contests, etc. - there's a separate forum for that.
      Discussions:
      2,956
      Messages:
      12,736
      Latest: Future of ae7q.com (callsign tools) AH6U, Oct 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM

    4. Special Events

      This forum is reserved for ONLY special events - not SES call signs for contests or QSO parties, but ACTUAL Special Events only.
      Discussions:
      215
      Messages:
      781
      Latest: W7M - Willie and Martin Handcart Company Rescue KG7BBV, Oct 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM

    5. Contests, DXpeditions, QSO Parties

      Upcoming Contests, DXpeditions, & QSO parties. NO SPECIAL EVENTS - use the separate forum for those
      Discussions:
      16,689
      Messages:
      41,635
      Latest: 3DA0GY - Eswatini MM0NDX, Oct 16, 2026 at 8:35 PM

    6. Trials and Errors - Ham Life with an Amateur

      Article discussion hosted by Dave Jensen, W7DGJ
      Discussions:
      97
      Messages:
      3,906
      Latest: Trials & Errors #86 09/30/26: Griping: A Part of Ham Life KA5SAR, Oct 16, 2026 at 3:00 AM

    7. Hamfest, Swapmeet, & Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
      Discussions:
      3,547
      Messages:
      6,609
      Latest: K4KDI Tailgate November 14, 2026 K2HAT, Oct 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM

    8. Hamfest Reports & Videos

      User reviews of recent hamfests including videos
      Discussions:
      333
      Messages:
      1,551
      Latest: NEAR-Fest 2026; Looking for the buyer of a Ten-Tec Orion II I sold, W3DBB, Oct 14, 2026 at 2:22 PM

    9. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      10,982
      Messages:
      21,427
      Latest: TI5KD SK - Carlos "Keko" Diez KW4BY, Oct 16, 2026 at 8:34 PM

  3. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Login to access the Swapmeet Forums

      You must be logged in to access the swapmeet forums

    2. Ham Made Software

      This is a curated forum - all posts must be approved by a moderator so please be patient for approval. ALL software written by QRZ Subscribers (including AI-written or assisted) must be listed in this section only. You must be a subscriber to list software offered here. Free software or paid - either way, this is where it goes.
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  4. 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. This is ONLY FOR NON-US HAMS. Hams in the US will automatically populate including new call signs
      Discussions:
      31
      Messages:
      73
      Latest: callsign upgrade request: YC3DIP to YB3DIP KX0DW, Oct 16, 2026 at 6:36 PM

    2. RTQM Beta Test Forum

      This is a limited access forum for participants in the beta testing of the QRZ RTQM feature.
      Discussions:
      46
      Messages:
      574
      Latest: RTQM Feature Requests and Suggestions VU3MDO, Aug 27, 2026

    3. QRZ Site Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      2,479
      Messages:
      10,808
      Latest: Confirmation star question VA7FDG, Oct 16, 2026 at 11:15 PM

    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      671
      Messages:
      2,236
      Latest: Informazioni KX0DW, Oct 5, 2026

    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      195
      Messages:
      541
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums

      1. Dave's training video sandbox

      Latest: Google doesn't recognize my call sign on QRZ.com DA6PX, Sep 30, 2026

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