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  1. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      9,204
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      198,794
      Latest: FCC to require "Felony" Question on NCVEC 605 N4GKS, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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    2. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,530
      Messages:
      5,124
      Latest: 2017 : NEW Dualbander DMR coming soon by TYT and Retevis ! IW2BSF, Jun 27, 2017 at 9:10 PM
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    3. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      7,467
      Messages:
      14,982
      Latest: 13 COLONIES SPECIAL EVENT WA6MHZ, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:03 AM
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    4. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,288
      Messages:
      3,750
      Latest: Texas City Ham Fest AC0TX, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:51 AM
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    5. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      132
      Messages:
      459
      Latest: HAMCOM 2015 - No Tailgating! KF5FEI, Jun 15, 2017
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    6. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      3,823
      Messages:
      6,591
      Latest: Colombian SK in the course of years HK1X, Jun 27, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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  2. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
      Discussions:
      180,848
      Messages:
      380,592
      Latest: Shure 450 Desk Microphone K8SIX, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:42 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      871
      Messages:
      2,817
      Latest: CW Morse code apps for Android - Iambic and Straight key practice oscillator, Koch code Trainer XE2OR, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:55 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      11,381
      Messages:
      19,684
      Latest: 2003 HYUNDAI PARTS WN2SQC, Jun 28, 2017 at 9:05 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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      5,531
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      9,493
      Latest: N6TEB Good Seller N5KDA, Jun 28, 2017 at 3:03 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,165
      Messages:
      5,980
      Latest: Possible Scammer N8MAS, Jun 28, 2017 at 7:05 PM
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  3. 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: KL7AJ/B ON THE AIR KL7AJ, Jun 29, 2017 at 6:21 AM
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    2. Rag Chew Central II

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      112,606
      Latest: Changed my Avatar today WD0BCT, Dec 5, 2016
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      63
      Messages:
      177
      Latest: The SUPERFLEX in Murrietta, CA WA6MHZ, Jun 20, 2017
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,127
      Messages:
      16,991
      Latest: EQsl !!! VA3VF, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:30 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      381
      Messages:
      3,514
      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 N1FMV, Jun 25, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      636
      Messages:
      6,650
      Latest: Field Day 2017 - K9IU / K9SOU - (Bloomington, Indiana) KD9HQT, Jun 27, 2017 at 2:04 AM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      263
      Messages:
      8,773
      Latest: HAM License Plates or No? W4FJF, Jun 26, 2017 at 6:11 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      279
      Messages:
      5,652
      Latest: Starting My Key Collection KB4QAA, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:29 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      24
      Messages:
      301
      Latest: Were any of you Girls at Xenia/Dayton? KA1ULN, Jun 28, 2017 at 12:43 AM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Messages:
      2,103
      Latest: Afraid to knock off the front of your FT-817 in the field? AB2YC, Jun 28, 2017 at 12:26 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
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      Latest: New HAM - QSO logging questions KF7TLL, Jun 17, 2017
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    12. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      Messages:
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      Latest: Bauer Power On KA4KOE, Jun 29, 2017 at 12:17 AM
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  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
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      Messages:
      466,634
      Latest: Do switching type power supplies output noise on VHF UHF radios? AI3V, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:02 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      14,967
      Messages:
      187,001
      Latest: Choke placement KK5JY, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:38 AM
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    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      1,935
      Messages:
      13,694
      Latest: FTDX 5000 mp with Rode Procaster audio settings KG7FIU, Jun 28, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      3,878
      Messages:
      42,947
      Latest: ANT distribution to Receivers & T/R switching, receiver front end protection WB4SPT, Jun 29, 2017 at 2:42 AM
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    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      2,737
      Messages:
      31,695
      Latest: You don't see an antenna tuner made like this everyday KL7AJ, Jun 29, 2017 at 6:13 AM
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    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      Messages:
      30,598
      Latest: A Poor Man's OCXO AI3V, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:05 AM
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    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      2,519
      Messages:
      35,891
      Latest: Another Clipperton L flip WA7PRC, Jun 29, 2017 at 6:04 AM
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    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      1,876
      Messages:
      15,184
      Latest: CQ in JT protocol VA3VF, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:58 AM
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    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      1,854
      Messages:
      17,437
      Latest: Drilling holes for ball mount WA8FOZ, Jun 28, 2017 at 8:52 PM
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    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      1,656
      Messages:
      15,390
      Latest: ISS digipeater KA2CZU, Jun 28, 2017 at 7:49 PM
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    11. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      430
      Messages:
      5,766
      Latest: dualband mobile reception went to crap. K4ZAM, Jun 29, 2017 at 1:56 AM
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    12. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      487
      Messages:
      2,869
      Latest: echolink for Windows 10. VK1FGYL, Jun 25, 2017 at 9:42 AM
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    13. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      274
      Latest: Remote shutdown / timeout WE6EE, Jun 2, 2017
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    14. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,410
      Messages:
      40,590
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Repair MS Access database KA9JLM, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:38 PM
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    15. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      2,503
      Messages:
      13,292
      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: Baofeng BF-U1 - Another New Cheap UHF Radio W4FJF, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:24 AM
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    16. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      1,891
      Messages:
      12,169
      Latest: Comparison of Kenwood Ts590 v Elecraft K3 KV6O, Jun 28, 2017 at 6:17 PM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,162
      Messages:
      12,102
      Latest: How to Log mobile or portable Station with ITU-Präfix DO3GE, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:07 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      80
      Messages:
      420
      Latest: Verification Proof For DX100 Countries Worked W1DQ, Jun 1, 2017
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      161
      Messages:
      517
      Latest: QRZ Date Range for Import K4SQL, Jun 27, 2017 at 7:47 PM
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  6. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
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      1,892
      Messages:
      1,924
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2017-06-26 RICHARDWGORSKI, Jun 28, 2017 at 2:41 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      2,306
      Messages:
      2,317
      Latest: DX Updates for 2017-06-27 - 46 new QRZ, Jun 28, 2017 at 10:30 AM
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  7. 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:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need VK8/9/0 for EQSL Worked All Australia K3RW, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:22 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!
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      823
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      7,974
      Latest: Upgrading pre March 21, 1987 Tech K7JEM, Jun 24, 2017 at 2:31 AM
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      147
      Messages:
      266
      Latest: Help with club in rural area N7EKU, Jun 25, 2017 at 12:03 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      228
      Latest: Laurel VEC Administering FREE Amateur Radio License Exams since 1984 W8YPV, Jun 23, 2017 at 2:23 AM
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  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
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      1,820
      Messages:
      6,548
      Latest: PLEASE ADD ME TO THE DATABASE - VA7WPT VA7WPT, Jun 29, 2017 at 5:48 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,007
      Messages:
      20,620
      Latest: Display 13colonies.net website in my profile KA2FIR, Jun 28, 2017 at 11:01 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      122
      Messages:
      371
      Latest: ADIF Export problems KA1JY, Jun 17, 2017
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      409
      Messages:
      1,171
      Latest: HI6SSP EB1BSV, Jun 19, 2017
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      165
      Latest: Test - Japanese　テスト N6QIC, Jun 24, 2017 at 1:29 AM
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