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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.
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      Latest: National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week 1-7 November 2026 SES by K0DOG KA3BPN, Oct 27, 2026 at 6:14 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.
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      2,673
      Messages:
      8,143
      Latest: Today in Ham Radio, October 27: 1920: KDKA Gets Its License N2LEE, Oct 27, 2026 at 3:58 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.
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      2,960
      Messages:
      12,750
      Latest: Are you interested in adding a SDR to your bench? W3UJ W3UJ, Oct 26, 2026 at 10:44 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.
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      Messages:
      802
      Latest: Night of the Living Dead Halloween Special Event Stations KR3DX, Oct 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM

    5. Contests, DXpeditions, QSO Parties

      Upcoming Contests, DXpeditions, & QSO parties. NO SPECIAL EVENTS - use the separate forum for those
      Discussions:
      16,718
      Messages:
      41,763
      Latest: Contest Weekend - Pulling In 20m K5LXP, Oct 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM

    6. Trials and Errors - Ham Life with an Amateur

      Article discussion hosted by Dave Jensen, W7DGJ
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      99
      Messages:
      3,917
      Latest: Trials & Errors #88 (10/27/26) - 15,000 Petitions to a [Deaf] FCC! VE3IFC, Oct 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM

    7. Hamfest, Swapmeet, & Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      3,550
      Messages:
      6,614
      Latest: Large Indoor WI Hamfest in Less Than 2 Weeks Away...Amazing One! W9PIO, Oct 27, 2026 at 12:40 AM

    8. Hamfest Reports & Videos

      User reviews of recent hamfests including videos
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      333
      Messages:
      1,554
      Latest: NEAR-Fest 2026; Looking for the buyer of a Ten-Tec Orion II I sold, WA1LBK, Oct 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM

    9. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      10,996
      Messages:
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      Latest: KG8CX Ed Engleman - Silent Key K9STT, Oct 27, 2026 at 3:52 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
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      35
      Messages:
      78
      Latest: When I upload my license, it says the file format meets the requirements. KX0DW, Oct 27, 2026 at 3:49 PM

    2. RTQM Beta Test Forum

      This is a limited access forum for participants in the beta testing of the QRZ RTQM feature.
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      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.
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      2,499
      Messages:
      10,871
      Latest: No Refresh KX0DW, Oct 27, 2026 at 5:15 PM

    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Latest: Informazioni KX0DW, Oct 5, 2026

    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      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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