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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.
      Discussions:
      10,709
      Messages:
      235,500
      Latest: ICOM IC-7610 Review and Full Walk Through K4HPP, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:58 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      268
      Messages:
      755
      Latest: The Top 2 Issues EVERY IC-7610 owner needs to check for. K0MDA, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:36 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,936
      Messages:
      7,379
      Latest: Forces behind 11 year solar cycle found N1OOQ, Jun 15, 2019 at 5:41 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      8,990
      Messages:
      17,973
      Latest: FK/F4HPX New Caledonia 4L5A, Jun 15, 2019 at 9:09 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,503
      Messages:
      4,215
      Latest: W2QW, RARITAN VALLEY RC HAMFEST K2VHW, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      176
      Messages:
      687
      Latest: Dayton Tornado - HARA destroyed.... KC8VWM, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,931
      Messages:
      8,780
      Latest: Charles Higgins W3CAU. Silent Key N3AB, Jun 15, 2019 at 3:01 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:
      217,456
      Messages:
      501,085
      Latest: Sony ICF SW 2010 Both boxes, great shape just electronically refurbished!! K7HN, Jun 16, 2019 at 3:01 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,261
      Messages:
      4,646
      Latest: Introducing the MAGNAKEYER AJ6CU, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:09 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,692
      Messages:
      22,643
      Latest: LIVIO LV-002 WIFI INTERNET RADIO WB9CTP, Jun 15, 2019 at 9:40 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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      6,142
      Messages:
      11,209
      Latest: Problems with Lou Franklin K6NH (cbcintl.com) G0OIL, Jun 15, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,480
      Messages:
      8,595
      Latest: Scam to score free product? Or buyer remorse? K5WEJ... KD8DEY, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:49 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      253
      Messages:
      2,337
      Latest: The courtesy of a reply would be appreciated. KA9JLM, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:04 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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      36,378
      Messages:
      1,081,997
      Latest: The power of 2 KA0GKT, Jun 16, 2019 at 3:05 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      75
      Messages:
      220
      Latest: QRZ Stickers for Australia VK Land EB1BSV, May 16, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,358
      Messages:
      20,030
      Latest: DXpedition funding: Early LoTW uploads and QSLing. KQ0J, Jun 15, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      510
      Messages:
      5,185
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Little Tarheel II questions KK6RPX, Jun 15, 2019 at 3:41 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,775
      Latest: Youth Roll call KN4LGM, May 11, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      295
      Messages:
      9,746
      Latest: Name one thing that every ham should do at least once in his/her lifetime... KU4X, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:36 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      675
      Messages:
      12,660
      Latest: Vibroplex bob weight thread? WR2E, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:29 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      29
      Messages:
      353
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? K0DD, May 22, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      360
      Messages:
      5,321
      Latest: Where do you CQ? N8AFT, Jun 15, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      88
      Messages:
      1,380
      Latest: Words of wisdom about contesting N2EY, Jun 12, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      721
      Messages:
      16,144
      Latest: suggestions for newby KM1H, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:21 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
      Discussions:
      53,210
      Messages:
      499,279
      Latest: Power Supply Voltage Drop WB2WIK, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:12 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,816
      Messages:
      233,636
      Latest: Where does the common mode go with a dummy load? AI3V, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      81
      Messages:
      682
      Latest: Faulty??? Funcube pro+ KA9JLM, Jun 15, 2019 at 8:24 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,214
      Messages:
      16,310
      Latest: Best sounding external speaker is the one you make yourself. K6BSU, Jun 15, 2019 at 10:56 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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      4,827
      Messages:
      57,549
      Latest: World War II KF5LJW, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:15 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,171
      Messages:
      37,559
      Latest: Clean DDS as a LO replacement? KX4OM, Jun 15, 2019 at 2:43 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:
      5,516
      Messages:
      37,323
      Latest: Yaesu FT840 xmit problems KA9JLM, Jun 15, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,172
      Messages:
      48,465
      Latest: Grounding the Grids vs. Cap/RFC Grounding KD8DEY, Jun 16, 2019 at 12:03 AM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,427
      Messages:
      21,017
      Latest: Ignorant about PSK-31 W9RAC, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:19 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,134
      Messages:
      20,532
      Latest: Baojie Bj 218 WA8NVW, Jun 16, 2019 at 1:19 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,310
      Messages:
      23,774
      Latest: Try AO-85 Again! K3RLD, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:00 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      643
      Latest: VLF stations? WA4ILH, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      692
      Messages:
      9,178
      Latest: Yaesu Vertex VX-150 beep WA8NVW, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:35 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      534
      Messages:
      3,204
      Latest: Echolink disconects me after 1 minute SV2EVS, May 17, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      419
      Latest: Help connecting Zumspot to repeaters and also Direct Calls? N8MLP, May 27, 2019
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
      45,779
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: I have wireless internet at home. How can I tell how secure the encryption is? KV6O, Jun 16, 2019 at 1:45 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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      2,959
      Messages:
      16,006
      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: MINI1300 Antenna analyzer 0.1-600mhz KB7QAG, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:26 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      12,989
      Latest: Icom IC-7100 KD8UEI, Jun 15, 2019 at 2:13 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,946
      Messages:
      15,328
      Latest: can't confim a valid QSO W1DQ, Jun 16, 2019 at 12:57 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      120
      Messages:
      619
      Latest: How to handle "Unconfirmed" QSO's AC2MM, Jun 8, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      199
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: New Digimode W1DQ, May 29, 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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      2,461
      Messages:
      2,530
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jun 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,016
      Messages:
      3,036
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-06-14 - 44 new QRZ, Jun 15, 2019 at 10:30 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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      1,927
      Messages:
      7,089
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: need DE. on 6 meters KC2KAE, Jun 15, 2019 at 6:30 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!
      Discussions:
      883
      Messages:
      8,492
      Latest: Passed all three exams in one morning. HamTestOnline WC6T, Jun 2, 2019
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      167
      Messages:
      466
      Latest: Pledge? AF7XT, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      141
      Messages:
      255
      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:
      745
      Messages:
      3,268
      Latest: Hello webmaster!Please add my personal amateur radio callsign BG6ODI to the database of QRZ.COM BG6ODI, Jun 16, 2019 at 2:36 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,668
      Messages:
      23,837
      Latest: Mobile version of QRZ or Tapatalk ? AG6QR, Jun 15, 2019 at 11:43 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      155
      Messages:
      493
      Latest: Code 228 EB1BSV, May 14, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      512
      Messages:
      1,473
      Latest: support ticket EB1BSV, May 21, 2019
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      26
      Latest: Testing 3...2...1.. WR2E, Jun 13, 2019 at 11:55 PM
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