ad: vanity

QRZ Forums

ad: L-HROutlet
ad: l-rl
ad: l-assoc
ad: L-MFJ
ad: l-BCInc
ad: Subscribe

  1. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      9,996
      Messages:
      217,058
      Latest: Man Portable, RF Quiet, LiFePO4 Solar Charge Controllers for /P OH8STN, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:42 PM
      RSS

    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
      Discussions:
      110
      Messages:
      266
      Latest: 2018-2022 Technician Test pool in color coded html N6QIC, Jun 19, 2018 at 2:55 AM
      RSS

    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,767
      Messages:
      6,584
      Latest: Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 5515 K1VSK, Jun 20, 2018 at 1:19 PM
      RSS

    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      8,310
      Messages:
      16,675
      Latest: PARACHUTE MOBILE JUMPS SAT JUNE 16 2018 OVER BYRON CA W5BIB, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:59 AM
      RSS

    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
      Discussions:
      2,385
      Messages:
      3,995
      Latest: Murgas ARC Hamfest near Wilkes-Barre, PA Sunday, July 1, 2018 K2HAT, Jun 15, 2018 at 5:16 PM
      RSS

    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      158
      Messages:
      583
      Latest: Attendance numbers 2017 and 2018 Xenia hamfests K8MOT, May 29, 2018
      RSS

    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,402
      Messages:
      7,752
      Latest: I8MTQ Silent Key IU8HEP, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:16 AM
      RSS

  2. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
      Discussions:
      198,644
      Messages:
      437,383
      Latest: Buddipole Mast and Guying Kit KG5WXI, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:47 PM
      RSS

    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,037
      Messages:
      3,518
      Latest: The antenna book you need for Field Day Success VK3YE, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:56 PM
      RSS

    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      12,044
      Messages:
      21,224
      Latest: Aries 3-Finger Screw On Metal Mic Holder KB0DN, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:55 PM
      RSS

    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
      Discussions:
      5,865
      Messages:
      10,794
      Latest: WA4GEG W0XX, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:54 PM
      RSS

    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,356
      Messages:
      7,503
      Latest: BEWARE of person acting as Stephen Witte KB9FB N7KR, Jun 16, 2018 at 7:02 PM
      RSS

    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
      Discussions:
      89
      Messages:
      887
      Latest: LOOKINGFOR BACK INFO K2HAT, Jun 20, 2018 at 1:13 PM
      RSS

  3. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
      Discussions:
      34,125
      Messages:
      982,714
      Latest: Johnson Desk Kilowatt KB2FCV, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:45 PM
      RSS

    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      68
      Messages:
      200
      Latest: QRZ Sticker on my Car BI8DGQ, May 21, 2018
      RSS

    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,263
      Messages:
      18,461
      Latest: Goodbye Cycle 24 K2CD, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:34 PM
      RSS

    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      452
      Messages:
      4,408
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: How much power in your dual bander? W1CLG, Jun 19, 2018 at 2:21 PM
      RSS

    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      647
      Messages:
      6,706
      Latest: What are you OFs doing to get more yutes enlisted? AF7FQ, Jun 17, 2018 at 3:38 AM
      RSS

    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      281
      Messages:
      9,248
      Latest: Too much power equals nasty audio. K1ZJH, Jun 16, 2018 at 2:58 AM
      RSS

    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      467
      Messages:
      8,910
      Latest: Learning question N0MAP, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:39 PM
      RSS

    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      26
      Messages:
      320
      Latest: Girls, Just curious what your favorite part of the hobby is? N2RJ, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:17 AM
      RSS

    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      284
      Messages:
      4,220
      Latest: Going Lightweight / Extremely Portable. Suggestions? K8AI, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:50 PM
      RSS

    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
      Discussions:
      66
      Messages:
      1,006
      Latest: Does Anyone Use Paper Log and Send QSL Cards? W5BIB, Jun 14, 2018 at 1:56 AM
      RSS

    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      573
      Messages:
      13,005
      Latest: Wither tube technology? K5UJ, Jun 20, 2018 at 11:03 AM
      RSS

  4. 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
      Discussions:
      51,867
      Messages:
      483,019
      Latest: Conductive anti seize grease G3YRO, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:42 PM
      RSS

    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      16,598
      Messages:
      209,925
      Latest: Losses For Slant Polarization? AI3V, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:32 PM
      RSS

    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,083
      Messages:
      15,075
      Latest: Best DSP or NR option to clean up SSB on a boat anchors KD0CAC, Jun 19, 2018 at 2:26 PM
      RSS

    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,343
      Messages:
      49,802
      Latest: SB-610 intermittent trace and now blown intensity switch AJ6CU, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:55 PM
      RSS

    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      2,968
      Messages:
      35,064
      Latest: User Error. Its Always User Error. WA9SVD, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:31 PM
      RSS

    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,167
      Messages:
      34,245
      Latest: odd FT1000D tuner problem KA9JLM, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:56 PM
      RSS

    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      2,848
      Messages:
      42,754
      Latest: Strange amp problem KI4AX, Jun 20, 2018 at 1:49 PM
      RSS

    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,170
      Messages:
      18,419
      Latest: MFSK seems more popular than Olivia and others? KE0EYJ, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:08 PM
      RSS

    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,002
      Messages:
      19,279
      Latest: A question on 11 meter mobile KR4IS, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:14 PM
      RSS

    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
      Discussions:
      1,963
      Messages:
      19,036
      Latest: OK Everybody....Post Your Resume K9JKM, Jun 20, 2018 at 2:30 PM
      RSS

    11. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
      24
      Messages:
      409
      Latest: Monitor Sensors TVTR2 AE5X, Jun 19, 2018 at 12:29 PM
      RSS

    12. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      577
      Messages:
      7,644
      Latest: 6 Meters Has Been Open for at Least the Last 4 Days............. KB2FCV, Jun 20, 2018 at 7:28 AM
      RSS

    13. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      509
      Messages:
      3,054
      Latest: Three-Digit Linking Codes and Echolink KD8DVR, May 31, 2018
      RSS

    14. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      385
      Latest: Interference on free view box G3YRO, Jun 3, 2018
      RSS

    15. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,654
      Messages:
      43,716
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Sound Input from JT8 to Computer KA9JLM, Jun 19, 2018 at 11:19 PM
      RSS

    16. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      2,749
      Messages:
      14,804
      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: wouxun KG-UV8D [PLUS] KB2YLZ, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:48 PM
      RSS

    17. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      1,950
      Messages:
      12,612
      Latest: Canare L-4E6S Star-Quad Audio Cable W2WDX, Jun 17, 2018 at 5:03 PM
      RSS

  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,533
      Messages:
      13,739
      Latest: Still can't log new contacts W1DQ, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:06 PM
      RSS

    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
      Discussions:
      100
      Messages:
      502
      Latest: Will to be great if .... SP5VIH, Jun 8, 2018
      RSS

    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
      Discussions:
      179
      Messages:
      596
      Latest: Accept QSL Cards as Confirmed Status for Old Hams WA4WZP, Jun 4, 2018
      RSS

  6. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
      Discussions:
      2,204
      Messages:
      2,251
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2018-06-19 QRZ, Jun 19, 2018 at 6:00 PM
      RSS

    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
      Discussions:
      2,662
      Messages:
      2,677
      Latest: DX Updates for 2018-06-18 - 46 new QRZ, Jun 19, 2018 at 10:30 AM
      RSS

  7. Amateur Radio Resources

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

    1. SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Setup a contact, roundtable, or contest here!
      Discussions:
      1,834
      Messages:
      6,761
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need WY on 10 and 12 meters N6PAT, Jun 20, 2018 at 5:51 AM
      RSS

    2. Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator/Upgrading Privi

      A place to ask questions about joining amateur radio, or expanding your horizons!
      Discussions:
      851
      Messages:
      8,294
      Latest: Advantages of having extra class? KL7KN, Jun 17, 2018 at 6:05 AM
      RSS

    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      154
      Messages:
      367
      Latest: K5ARC, The Ascension Parish Amateur Radio Club KC5SAS, Jun 2, 2018
      RSS

    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
      Discussions:
      138
      Messages:
      251
      Latest: VE Test Session Rockingham, NC N4AWP, May 28, 2018
      RSS

  8. QRZ Community, Database Helpers, and Info

    Database Listing Help, Resources, Rules, and Information

    1. QRZ.COM Callsign Database Helpers

      Assistance with getting your callsign into the database, and making changes
      Discussions:
      4,993
      Messages:
      20,330
      Latest: Please add my callsign to DB M6YSY, Jun 20, 2018 at 3:34 PM
      RSS

    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,334
      Messages:
      22,251
      Latest: Help with Dymo Labelwriter 450 turbo N5NBC, Jun 20, 2018 at 6:03 AM
      RSS

    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      135
      Messages:
      410
      Latest: compass bearing from xml KM4SLW, Jun 19, 2018 at 9:00 PM
      RSS

    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      485
      Messages:
      1,310
      Latest: XE1IKN EB1BSV, Jun 18, 2018 at 11:06 PM
      RSS

    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      9
      Messages:
      31
      Latest: test KA9JLM, Jun 17, 2018 at 3:52 PM
      RSS

ad: w5yi