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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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      11,705
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      253,616
      Latest: Lab599 Discovery TX-500 Deep Dive & My Review N1IPU, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      406
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      Latest: Ham Radio Hill Top Kit KC2BNW, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,104
      Messages:
      8,250
      Latest: Grant Imahara (Mythbusters) dead at 49 WA3YAY, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:49 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,749
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      19,361
      Latest: OJ0JR Market Reef 4L5A, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:11 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,624
      Messages:
      4,508
      Latest: Canceled 2020 ARAST (Elmira,Horseheads, New York) Hamest Canceled 2020 W2TXB, Aug 12, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      202
      Messages:
      753
      Latest: Avon, IN N8VD, Aug 10, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      5,654
      Messages:
      10,892
      Latest: WA8UGC Silent Key DJ0AJ, Aug 14, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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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: Tuner and Balun Question KA4DPO, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      79
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      5,849
      Latest: What aspect of Covid has most impacted your Ham Radio Hobby both plus and minus? W4NNF, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      Messages:
      253
      Latest: Sticker Availability? KI5JCO, Jun 4, 2020
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      Latest: WAZ vs. DXCC and zone 26.... N6PAT, Aug 13, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      622
      Messages:
      6,386
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Getting RF on HF Mobil into the truck AC4RX, Aug 12, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      Messages:
      6,833
      Latest: Youth Roll call KN4NSZ, Aug 5, 2020
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      308
      Messages:
      10,375
      Latest: What logging system do you use? KC8RLU, Aug 6, 2020
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      903
      Messages:
      17,472
      Latest: Morse Trainer Question? WA1GXC, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:55 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      38
      Messages:
      393
      Latest: On-Line Morse Code Classes Specifically For YL’s DJ0AJ, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      488
      Messages:
      7,468
      Latest: QRP Yaesu 818 with LDG Z-817, now for the antenna... KL7KN, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:47 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      128
      Messages:
      1,915
      Latest: Why do hams refer to themselves as WE instead of I? K8EEI, Aug 13, 2020 at 8:50 PM
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    12. Amplitude Modulation

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      20,370
      Latest: The Collins 75A-4 Thread. W2VW, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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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
      Discussions:
      55,197
      Messages:
      522,548
      Latest: Help on Linear input split transformer making. N7EKU, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      19,663
      Messages:
      263,858
      Latest: C-pole? folded vertical OCF dipole? WA7ARK, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:06 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      229
      Messages:
      1,866
      Latest: IC-7300 plus linear amp warning G0GSR, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,389
      Messages:
      17,897
      Latest: Behringer SPL3220 - Sound Processor KM3F, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:08 AM
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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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      5,362
      Messages:
      66,355
      Latest: Johnson Matchbox power rating? K8CCA, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,461
      Messages:
      41,105
      Latest: Choosing Transistors is Bewildering N5HXR, Aug 14, 2020 at 6:06 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:
      5,991
      Messages:
      41,552
      Latest: TS-2000 firmware+com port communication issues KC8QVO, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,599
      Messages:
      56,030
      Latest: Adding RCA plug for external keying WB2WIK, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,716
      Messages:
      23,340
      Latest: Decent laptop for digital work KI4ZUQ, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:53 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,313
      Messages:
      22,314
      Latest: Can FT-60r/FT-70 be programmmed for wide and narrow channels individually using CHIRP? N7WR, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,653
      Messages:
      27,078
      Latest: China’s Tianwen-1 (Mars mission) Transmissions M0EYT, Aug 14, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: 630 Meter transmitter only kit? WQ2H, Aug 12, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      855
      Messages:
      11,111
      Latest: Yaesu FT-2980 analog radio recieving digital hash noise! KC9ONY, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      570
      Messages:
      3,423
      Latest: No Transmit N0LGR, Aug 12, 2020 at 4:05 AM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      492
      Latest: Overheating issue N6YWU, Jul 2, 2020
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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:
      48,887
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Connecting the ICOM ic-7000 to a Windows 10 laptop KA9JLM, Aug 13, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      3,186
      Messages:
      17,049
      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: JTDX symbols in activity windows CO6WIL, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,077
      Messages:
      13,665
      Latest: Hallicrafters SX-71 Receiver WA3YAY, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:28 AM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      4,418
      Messages:
      17,690
      Latest: Problems with the Leaderboard section W1DQ, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      839
      Latest: HELLO ADMIN MI0GTA, Aug 4, 2020
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      724
      Latest: [ADDED] Rejected Filter W0AQ, Aug 12, 2020 at 12:02 AM
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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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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Aug 13, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,441
      Messages:
      3,465
      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-08-12 - 70 new QRZ, Aug 13, 2020 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 ID for WAS RK3TD, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:41 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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      8,745
      Latest: Why are Vanity Calls applying for MORE Vanity Calls? K4KLB, Aug 12, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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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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      Messages:
      621
      Latest: Flame suit & pop-corn , ARRL ? & answers N9LCD, Aug 4, 2020
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      287
      Latest: VE Test Session, Rockingham. NC N4AWP, Aug 5, 2020
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  8. 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:
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      Messages:
      39,839
      Latest: Add my callsign CR7AYO, Aug 14, 2020 at 3:18 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,257
      Messages:
      26,854
      Latest: Leaderboard questions JA6XZS, Aug 14, 2020 at 2:43 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      171
      Messages:
      555
      Latest: Microsoft Access Database access to XML Data K1SZO, Jun 14, 2020
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      551
      Messages:
      1,714
      Latest: Solicitud para cambiar mi Licencia EB1BSV, Aug 14, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: YD1FBF EB1BSV, Aug 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM
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