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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum

  2. The QRZ 25th Anniversary Trivia Sweepstakes Prizes

    A description of prizes for the 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes
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    200
    Latest: DX Engineering Swag Kit KE9OL, Dec 6, 2018
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  3. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
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      10,321
      Messages:
      226,611
      Latest: How Do I Get a Better Antenna? W1YW, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:38 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      186
      Messages:
      538
      Latest: Tech Talk with Ken, KA8OAD discusses Hot Spots and some of the newer digital voice modes K8KSU, Dec 13, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,839
      Messages:
      7,009
      Latest: HAMS interested in following stories of UFO encounters KD8DEY, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      8,630
      Messages:
      17,308
      Latest: My private Award ES1DJV, Dec 14, 2018 at 3:04 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,440
      Messages:
      4,096
      Latest: Cabin Fever Reliever - A Mid-Winter Hamfest KD0DOS, Dec 11, 2018 at 2:34 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      166
      Messages:
      634
      Latest: Stuart Florida Hamfest March 16, 2019 KJ4UZM, Dec 12, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      4,624
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      8,168
      Latest: Larry Means, WA0TYN N7MK, Dec 13, 2018 at 11:29 PM
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  4. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
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      207,295
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      466,376
      Latest: Heathkit transceiver 80 _10 AE4MO, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,152
      Messages:
      4,076
      Latest: CW Zero Beat N8DAH, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,357
      Messages:
      21,906
      Latest: Intel PCIe x4 NVME 256GB SSD KB0DN, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:11 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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      5,992
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      10,967
      Latest: KE5FAQ Is an awesome seller K8ERV, Dec 13, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,413
      Messages:
      7,951
      Latest: SCAMMER lawrencek1dpd@gmail.com KT1F, Dec 12, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      170
      Messages:
      1,552
      Latest: BeWare of Priority USPS Mail ( insurance ) $$$$ KA9JLM, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:15 PM
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  5. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
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      35,260
      Messages:
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      Latest: If the 1500w limit was removed tomorrow KM1H, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      74
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      211
      Latest: QRZ in Vietnam WA7WJR, Nov 12, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,312
      Messages:
      19,444
      Latest: The Official DX "ATNO" thread KQ0J, Dec 14, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      478
      Messages:
      4,784
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Shay locomotives....beastly looking machines KB2FCV, Dec 14, 2018 at 4:01 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      656
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      6,741
      Latest: Youth Roll call KF5KWO, Nov 21, 2018
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      285
      Messages:
      9,426
      Latest: Why Don't You Have a Tower ? KB2FCV, Dec 12, 2018 at 6:33 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      568
      Messages:
      10,641
      Latest: The Weird Lurches of Learning Morse Language WD0BCT, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      27
      Messages:
      329
      Latest: Hello from the UK M0HZT, Nov 3, 2018
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      323
      Messages:
      4,749
      Latest: On the air from the ice KM4DYX, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:51 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      79
      Messages:
      1,199
      Latest: RX out of privileges but TX in? N6MST, Dec 13, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      14,704
      Latest: Remote control of a AM transmitter N2DTS, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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  6. 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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      52,526
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      491,435
      Latest: MFJ-492 - Does not work with the 9v battery K7TRF, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      17,282
      Messages:
      221,164
      Latest: 40 meter DX on a budget? WB2WIK, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      151
      Latest: MFJ 1708 SDR KF5NAJ, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,145
      Messages:
      15,670
      Latest: Help wiring a Kenwood MC-85 to a Yaesu FTM-3200DR N3KGD, Dec 14, 2018 at 5:49 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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      4,584
      Messages:
      54,124
      Latest: Operating Heathkit DX-20 with Keyer AD5HR, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:34 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,053
      Messages:
      36,278
      Latest: SDR- standalone with Red Pitaya G4SDM, Dec 14, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      5,343
      Messages:
      35,897
      Latest: Icom IC-Q7A audio output question KC2TAU, Dec 14, 2018 at 7:55 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      2,982
      Messages:
      45,347
      Latest: Alpha 87a remote control K4XTT, Dec 14, 2018 at 8:33 PM
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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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      Messages:
      19,582
      Latest: Tried WSJT-X 2.0.0, why doesn't the country name display? K6BTM, Dec 14, 2018 at 6:23 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,066
      Messages:
      19,894
      Latest: FT7900/FT7800/FT8900/FT8800/FT2800 Channel change problems K3HQI, Dec 13, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,149
      Messages:
      21,741
      Latest: Fox-1Cliff Launched, Initial Telemetry Received KE3LB, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:22 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: Good Night for Receiving on 2200 Meters N4BBQ, Dec 11, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      628
      Messages:
      8,340
      Latest: ICOM IC-9700 announcement (for Japan) K3RW, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      525
      Messages:
      3,142
      Latest: Echolink will not connect on iOS K6CID, Dec 13, 2018 at 2:18 AM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      404
      Latest: Why should I want a hotspot? N4UP, Dec 12, 2018 at 12:50 AM
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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:
      44,777
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: signalink KA1BSZ, Dec 13, 2018 at 6:16 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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      2,864
      Messages:
      15,502
      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: Contour Maps from GIRO Measurements AF7TI, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      12,763
      Latest: NO2Y - JumboSpot premium hotspot NO2Y, Dec 12, 2018 at 7:13 PM
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  7. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      3,719
      Messages:
      14,440
      Latest: ADIF ERROR AFTER UPLOAD W1DQ, Dec 12, 2018 at 1:33 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      549
      Latest: Awards Banners on Bio VE3FDZ, Dec 10, 2018 at 12:59 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      195
      Messages:
      632
      Latest: Add an action KB2E, Nov 24, 2018
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  8. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
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      Messages:
      2,405
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2018-02-15 ND6M, Dec 12, 2018 at 11:07 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      2,857
      Latest: DX Updates for 2018-12-12 - 44 new QRZ, Dec 13, 2018 at 9:30 AM
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  9. 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:
      6,927
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need JT9 (!!) LoTW from Vermont (VT) to finish my JT9 W.A.S. on LoTW W7UUU, Dec 14, 2018 at 4:15 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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      866
      Messages:
      8,388
      Latest: Mudança de indicativo PY5ZM, Dec 6, 2018
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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:
      423
      Latest: Club "Christmas" party vs "Holiday" party? KD8DEY, Dec 7, 2018
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
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      Latest: VE Test Session Rockingham, NC N4AWP, May 28, 2018
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  10. 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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      7,946
      Messages:
      33,602
      Latest: please add my call sign to qrz EB1BSV, Dec 14, 2018 at 10:53 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,504
      Messages:
      23,137
      Latest: Post Picture in reply N5XGG, Dec 14, 2018 at 9:21 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      141
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: XML Logbook Data Subscription ZS6ANT, Oct 12, 2018
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      496
      Messages:
      1,354
      Latest: Cambio de datos EB1BSV, Nov 25, 2018
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      158
      Latest: This is a test KA9JLM, Dec 14, 2018 at 12:50 AM
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