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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:
      12,527
      Messages:
      275,520
      Latest: Twilight Zone Via Ham Radio Long Path To Africa N2UHC, Oct 24, 2021 at 2:56 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
      Discussions:
      806
      Messages:
      2,710
      Latest: POTA portable in the rain - Yorkshire UK 2E0HXS, Oct 22, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      2,293
      Messages:
      9,034
      Latest: Problems with availability HF Antennas NN2X, Oct 24, 2021 at 3:05 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      10,437
      Messages:
      21,418
      Latest: Conway Reef Sept 17- ? 2021 K0MB, Oct 23, 2021 at 10:12 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,744
      Messages:
      4,860
      Latest: NEAR-Fest XXX October 15 & 16 Deerfield NH Live and Online! N1VAU, Oct 23, 2021 at 3:09 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      230
      Messages:
      956
      Latest: NEAR-Fest, Oct 15-16, 2021 N1VAU, Oct 17, 2021
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,604
      Messages:
      13,515
      Latest: WA6TVS Sherman Tarr SK K1LKP, Oct 24, 2021 at 12:59 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
      Discussions:
      41,070
      Messages:
      1,266,394
      Latest: Did Ham Radio Actually Die Tonight??? NN3W, Oct 24, 2021 at 4:03 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      436
      Messages:
      19,766
      Latest: What was the last thing electronics or radio related you bought? N7VGO, Oct 24, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      79
      Messages:
      255
      Latest: On-the-Air Sticker, Postcard: Free with SASE. AD6AD, Feb 28, 2021
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,615
      Messages:
      23,619
      Latest: A random thought about DXing, hearing what you can't work... N4UP, Oct 24, 2021 at 12:01 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      747
      Messages:
      7,805
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: 2021 Chevy Colorado Mobile Radios/Installation K0UO, Oct 22, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      678
      Messages:
      6,971
      Latest: WWSAC weekly contest, organized by youth hams KD2UHF, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      325
      Messages:
      11,246
      Latest: Do You Unplug For Lightning Storms ? KX5ALC, Oct 21, 2021 at 1:52 AM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      1,302
      Messages:
      25,146
      Latest: What To Do When u Want to Pound Brass W4HAY, Oct 24, 2021 at 12:58 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      48
      Messages:
      446
      Latest: On-Line Morse Code Classes Specifically For YL’s DJ0AJ, Sep 5, 2021
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      663
      Messages:
      10,451
      Latest: What QRP Operating Today? KI5GKD, Oct 23, 2021 at 10:32 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      176
      Messages:
      2,840
      Latest: DX Rag Chew QSO Tips K2CD, Oct 21, 2021 at 7:22 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
      Discussions:
      57,583
      Messages:
      548,996
      Latest: Yeasu FT-897D with FC-30 Question? VA2DG, Oct 24, 2021 at 4:00 AM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      50
      Messages:
      356
      Latest: Stocking your junk box N2UHC, Oct 22, 2021 at 10:18 PM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      22,123
      Messages:
      302,026
      Latest: 5-band "tribander" AK5B, Oct 24, 2021 at 3:59 AM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      402
      Messages:
      3,605
      Latest: AirSpy HF+ Discovery or SDRPlay RSPdx ? N2DTS, Oct 22, 2021 at 1:44 AM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,626
      Messages:
      19,728
      Latest: Best microphone ever.... (opinion) KM3F, Oct 23, 2021 at 4:33 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      253
      Messages:
      2,078
      Latest: Allstar RIM-Maxtrac Motorola GM340 KA9JLM, Oct 22, 2021 at 9:24 PM
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    7. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      5,982
      Messages:
      74,833
      Latest: An OLD antenna tuner NM7G, Oct 24, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      1,002
      Messages:
      22,618
      Latest: NexGen Audio Processor K4KYV, Oct 24, 2021 at 4:04 AM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,721
      Messages:
      45,119
      Latest: EI9GQ 16 Watt Power Amp - Start to Finish KK4DAS, Oct 23, 2021 at 1:02 AM
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    10. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,443
      Messages:
      45,577
      Latest: IC-706MKII Internal keyer is On when Off WA9UAA, Oct 24, 2021 at 3:56 AM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      4,122
      Messages:
      63,504
      Latest: Recommendations on amp N5TJD, Oct 23, 2021 at 11:55 PM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,977
      Messages:
      25,826
      Latest: Using FT-8 like RBN, WSPR, and WebSDR N6YWU, Oct 21, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,505
      Messages:
      24,403
      Latest: RF getting into Winnebago Furnace NG1H, Oct 24, 2021 at 2:45 AM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      3,107
      Messages:
      30,793
      Latest: Icom 9700 satellite memory file KJ7DZ, Oct 22, 2021 at 9:42 PM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      945
      Latest: SAQ Test Transmission 22nd October G0VKT, Oct 22, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      13,741
      Latest: WA State 446.000 70cm UHF KK7BMS, Oct 23, 2021 at 5:56 PM
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    17. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      613
      Messages:
      3,645
      Latest: Help Needed with EchoHam. WB0MSZ, Sep 16, 2021
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      74
      Messages:
      539
      Latest: Raspberry Pi Zero W: just say no N3TGY, Oct 22, 2021 at 12:57 AM
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    19. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      4,040
      Messages:
      50,431
      Latest: Windows 11 SP5MJB, Oct 23, 2021 at 10:05 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      257
      Messages:
      1,917
      Latest: New macOS-native APRS client W8WJB, Oct 18, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      3,513
      Messages:
      18,997
      Sub-Forums: 3

      Amateur Radio Software

      Sub-Forums

      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Prop., Cluster, & Other Software

      Latest: Rig Control Suite Features Comparison? N6WZQ, Oct 23, 2021 at 2:44 AM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      2,121
      Messages:
      14,148
      Latest: Yaesu FT3DR review OK7SE, Oct 20, 2021 at 11:49 AM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      17
      Messages:
      82
      Latest: Coil for vertical N3VAN, Oct 13, 2021
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    2. Arduino Playground

      Discussions:
      13
      Messages:
      96
      Latest: Arduino Powered Fldigi Keyer W0RIO, Oct 20, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      10
      Latest: Mega Tree Construction, Part 4 K2WH, Aug 13, 2021
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      5,599
      Messages:
      22,833
      Latest: Temporary Location Change KP4SX, Oct 24, 2021 at 2:03 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      203
      Messages:
      1,069
      Latest: You entered grid EL97. Other party entered grid EL98. W1DQ, Oct 18, 2021 at 3:58 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      255
      Messages:
      840
      Latest: Labels K9SJH, Oct 18, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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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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      Messages:
      3,351
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,878
      Messages:
      3,905
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-10-22 - 55 new QRZ, Oct 23, 2021 at 10:31 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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      2,133
      Messages:
      7,724
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need ME on 30m any digital mode to finish 30m digital WAS NY1E, Oct 23, 2021 at 4:21 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:
      938
      Messages:
      9,200
      Latest: ZOOM general classes KB3HXG, Oct 23, 2021 at 1:01 AM
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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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      234
      Messages:
      733
      Latest: W4FOA - TONY - CFO # 550 IS NOW FAMOUS K1LKP, Oct 23, 2021 at 2:05 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      156
      Messages:
      381
      Latest: North Carolina No Charge Amateur Radio Exams N4MQU, Aug 24, 2021
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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:
      21,243
      Messages:
      89,037
      Latest: Account info JA6XZS, Oct 24, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      8,006
      Messages:
      29,954
      Latest: MEMBER LIST W4QNW, Oct 23, 2021 at 11:26 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      203
      Messages:
      619
      Latest: Filter Query - Two Counties G4MHJ, Oct 14, 2021
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      598
      Messages:
      1,921
      Latest: ***BIENVENIDOS*** LU9XEC, Oct 23, 2021 at 5:10 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      74
      Messages:
      213
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test photo WA2CWA, Aug 11, 2021
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