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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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      Latest: NASA Reveals Project For “HF” Radio Telescope on Far Side of Moon PD5RV, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:37 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: West Mountain Radio Clear DSP Demo KG7FIU, Apr 9, 2020 at 4:00 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      Latest: Brexit and what it means to the UK radio Amateur DM2TT, Apr 10, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      Latest: WW Children's Radio Day or Days EA3HUY, Apr 10, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      Latest: New England Amateur Radio Festival NEAR-Fest XXVII CANCELLED VE2GCE, Apr 3, 2020
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      Latest: Hamfest photos- Orlando and Charlotte K4NYW, Mar 26, 2020
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      Latest: Anthony J. Pazzola, W2BEJ SK April 8, 2019 Age 70 K1LKP, Apr 9, 2020 at 6:28 PM
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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.
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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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. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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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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      Latest: Amateur Radio: First Impressions K1OIK, Apr 10, 2020 at 11:08 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      Latest: Just got mine in the mail KP4SX, Mar 1, 2020
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      Latest: Z39STAYHOME KJ4VTH, Apr 10, 2020 at 12:08 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: More radio on Route 66 KL7AJ, Apr 9, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      Latest: Youth Roll call N0UWU, Apr 8, 2020 at 1:17 AM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      Latest: MFJ/Ameritron W1BR, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:26 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Latest: Anyone? WB9LPU - Richard Meiss Bugs?? WB2GCR, Apr 10, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      Latest: Hello, that´s me! W5MQC, Feb 17, 2020
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Latest: QCX 40 Meter QRP rig Question K5BEZ, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:21 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Latest: WSJT-x gets stuck KP4SX, Apr 8, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

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      Latest: Best 6DC6 Tube W1BR, Apr 10, 2020 at 4:44 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
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      Latest: Kenwood TS870 no power after antenne tune G0JUR, Apr 10, 2020 at 9:18 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      Latest: Matching Balanced line to Balanced line KF4ZGZ, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      Latest: HDSDR Basics - AF Display? KN4JFL, Apr 10, 2020 at 2:11 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      Latest: Increase phantom power on W2IHY 8-band EQ? KM3F, Apr 10, 2020 at 8:09 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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      Latest: Operators that use vintage 70s hybrid and solid state gear - list your radio G3YRO, Apr 10, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      Latest: MFJ Cub alignment trouble N7EKU, Apr 10, 2020 at 6:47 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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      Latest: Inexpensive Frequency Counters? K7TRF, Apr 10, 2020 at 5:35 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Latest: Can 110 VAC be as effective as 220 for running an amp? W9FL, Apr 10, 2020 at 1:16 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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      Latest: Did I miss a recent FT4 Memo WD4ELG, Apr 10, 2020 at 2:44 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      Latest: RF noise AA7QQ, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Latest: 9 APRIL : Soyuz MS-16 launch with the new crew Expedition 63 to ISS! IW2BSF, Apr 9, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: 630 Meter transmitter only kit? WQ2H, Apr 4, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: Spring VHF and UHF activity events! K6CLS, Apr 10, 2020 at 3:31 AM
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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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      Latest: -L suffix on repeaters, what does it mean? KC9ONY, Apr 8, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: DVMEGA Pi-Star Hot Spot & YSF Dropping Out KE0SRL, Apr 7, 2020 at 4:16 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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      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

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      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: IC-7300, wsjt and usb-D G0BIX, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:40 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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      Amateur Radio Software

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      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Propagation, Cluster, & Other Softwar

      Latest: LOtW issues? N3DT, Apr 9, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Latest: Portable Zero Tactical rails for IC7300 KI6PYQ, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      Latest: List of Confirmed Countries KC2THY, Apr 10, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Latest: Confirming Award KB1FGC, Apr 9, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Latest: Satellite QSO Logging N5SMO, Apr 9, 2020 at 1:48 AM
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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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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Apr 9, 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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      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-04-08 - 74 new QRZ, Apr 9, 2020 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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      SKED - QSO Scheduling

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      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: NEED, MT and WY state CW or FT8/FT4 TA5FA, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:57 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!
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      Latest: Help with regulations classification for pager project TJNII, Mar 17, 2020
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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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      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS KQ4MM, Apr 4, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Latest: Technician testing during covid19 lockdown ROMANSCOTT, Apr 5, 2020 at 1:29 PM
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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.
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      Latest: Pls ajoute l'indicatif d'appel TM18JUIN dans la base de données QRZ. EB1BSV, Apr 10, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
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      Latest: MOBILE ANTENNA/MOUNT FOR CARGO VAN FROSTYFROST, Apr 9, 2020 at 10:11 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      Latest: XML to N1MM NB3R, Apr 6, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Latest: API LU6HMT, Apr 5, 2020 at 12:15 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Latest: KJG Test KJ4VTH, Apr 5, 2020 at 2:49 PM
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