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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.
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      239,285
      Latest: ARRL Contest and DXCC Rules Now Prohibit Automated Contacts KE9OL, Sep 20, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      294
      Messages:
      848
      Latest: Training, Licencing & Growing the Amateur Radio Hobby MSBETTYHUNT, Sep 19, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,972
      Messages:
      7,575
      Latest: The TADMC Digital Mode Club YF3DBH, Sep 17, 2019 at 2:28 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,176
      Messages:
      18,302
      Latest: W2A K2YNY, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:23 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,537
      Messages:
      4,289
      Latest: ARAST (Elmira, New York) Hamest K2HAT, Sep 17, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      181
      Messages:
      709
      Latest: DX Engineering - First Hamfest (hopefully an annual event) K9ASE, Sep 3, 2019
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,082
      Messages:
      9,100
      Latest: W0NEV John C. Shideler SK K9DR, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:14 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:
      221,513
      Messages:
      513,051
      Latest: HEIL BM-10-DYN Adapter for Yeasu 8 pin modular KB9AZZ, Sep 20, 2019 at 9:06 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,286
      Messages:
      4,766
      Latest: Dual Digital DDS VFO K3JLS, Sep 19, 2019 at 7:46 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      12,900
      Messages:
      23,087
      Latest: GSM Wireless Home Alarm System KB0DN, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:02 AM
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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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      6,236
      Messages:
      11,366
      Latest: Rob W6RH Five Stars WM7X, Sep 20, 2019 at 1:37 AM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,529
      Messages:
      9,378
      Latest: Waterproof Aluminum Tower or Project Box KW7V, Sep 20, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      325
      Messages:
      3,133
      Latest: "Guaranteed to work - no returns" KB2SUJ, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:02 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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      Messages:
      1,107,333
      Latest: Huggins Did It! DL6MAA, Sep 20, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      76
      Messages:
      239
      Latest: Just got mine in the mail K7MH, Jul 18, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,384
      Messages:
      20,352
      Latest: DXCC Digital - 5 weeks KV6O, Sep 20, 2019 at 4:34 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      536
      Messages:
      5,459
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: On the road trip in Brazil with Ham Radio friends!!! PU1VZP, Sep 19, 2019 at 7:05 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,789
      Latest: Kid friendly instructional materials needed W5LZ, Sep 11, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      297
      Messages:
      9,850
      Latest: Which is better: Life in the digital era or life before the digital era? K0UO, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:11 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      725
      Messages:
      13,623
      Latest: Has anyone used this Kent straight key? NG9F, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:40 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      31
      Messages:
      358
      Latest: The Art of Cooking and other Domestic Faire W5LZ, Sep 10, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      385
      Messages:
      5,808
      Latest: QRP paddle suggestions. W5LZ, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:42 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      95
      Messages:
      1,471
      Latest: Easiest and cheapest way to get on digital modes KF4ZGZ, Sep 19, 2019 at 11:03 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

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      Messages:
      17,061
      Latest: Norfolk Va. tower drop AC0OB, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:47 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:
      53,565
      Messages:
      503,427
      Latest: Switching Power Supply Hash - Questions SM0GLD, Sep 20, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      18,151
      Messages:
      239,206
      Latest: G0KSC LFA Antenna 'Insulator' Strength SP3L, Sep 20, 2019 at 8:45 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      105
      Messages:
      897
      Latest: Flex Radio Fan failures (new series) N0TZU, Sep 18, 2019 at 3:36 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,247
      Messages:
      16,647
      Latest: Soundbar speakers W4EAE, Sep 18, 2019 at 4:53 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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      4,931
      Messages:
      59,127
      Latest: The Official "Old Radio Parts" seen in TV / Movies thread W7UUU, Sep 20, 2019 at 3:04 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,229
      Messages:
      38,313
      Latest: 3D printable mount for Btech DMR-6X2 KN6EDN, Sep 19, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,607
      Messages:
      38,074
      Latest: Icom 756 Pro2 stops receiving when warmed up KL7SG, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:14 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,223
      Messages:
      49,673
      Latest: SB 201 VE4SAB, Sep 20, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,489
      Messages:
      21,660
      Latest: Which Digital Modes Have Bitten The Dust? KK4NSF, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:52 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,166
      Messages:
      20,915
      Latest: Mobile Radio Install DC Power Myths KF5LJW, Sep 18, 2019 at 1:38 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,389
      Messages:
      24,729
      Latest: Another Maunder Minimum - The case for more satellites. W5PFG, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:00 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      686
      Latest: LF propagation? WQ2H, Sep 8, 2019
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      9,683
      Latest: VHF+ receive antenna ideas? K3RW, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:59 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      539
      Messages:
      3,218
      Latest: EchoLink and AT&T Fixed wireless internet service KB0MNM, Sep 2, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      430
      Latest: Rfinder pi KG5ILR, Sep 16, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,861
      Messages:
      46,305
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: QRZ Trivia quiz. M0DPX, Sep 20, 2019 at 5:59 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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      2,999
      Messages:
      16,139
      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: Support for PSKer from KE7SCH LA2HLA, Sep 18, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,023
      Messages:
      13,159
      Latest: Kenwood TS-950SD Review N8FVJ, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:51 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      4,043
      Messages:
      15,741
      Latest: Updating QSL Card info wipes out upload info to LoTW KG7PDC, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:30 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      127
      Messages:
      652
      Latest: Counties Award ... question ... K3RW, Sep 8, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      200
      Messages:
      648
      Latest: On callsign (QRZ) page show if they are in your logbook KC3DNG, Aug 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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      2,549
      Messages:
      2,620
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Sep 19, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,112
      Messages:
      3,133
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-09-18 - 34 new QRZ, Sep 19, 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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      1,945
      Messages:
      7,124
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need Idaho on FT8 N4LSJ, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:32 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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      884
      Messages:
      8,495
      Latest: Another ham in the family KG7WGX, Aug 3, 2019
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
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      170
      Messages:
      542
      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS W5JGW, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:30 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      142
      Messages:
      262
      Latest: Technician test KB9ZB, Aug 23, 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:
      2,107
      Messages:
      9,545
      Latest: Please add my callsign to QRZ Database F4VTR, Sep 20, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,775
      Messages:
      24,395
      Latest: Change call sign to new EB1BSV, Sep 19, 2019 at 1:42 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      158
      Messages:
      506
      Latest: code 228 uploading log. N4RRR, Sep 15, 2019 at 12:20 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      517
      Messages:
      1,499
      Latest: Cambio de Indicativo CO8ETM, Sep 18, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      17
      Messages:
      36
      Latest: Test.. KA9JLM, Sep 19, 2019 at 4:24 PM
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