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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:
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      251,792
      Latest: #66 Which 2m Antenna is best? - The Shootout (inc DX Commander) #UV5Army 2E0TWD, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:48 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      393
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      Latest: My first field day as a 1B. KJ5T, Jul 8, 2020 at 2:53 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Tips On Soldering Tip Maintenance - 3 Part Hakko Webinar Series W9GB, Jul 7, 2020 at 3:01 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,703
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      19,281
      Latest: 13 Colonies Special Event KC9GHA, Jul 8, 2020 at 3:07 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,616
      Messages:
      4,474
      Latest: 2020 Stone Mountain HamFest CANCELLED! KK4KHS, Jul 7, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      196
      Messages:
      746
      Latest: Sorry, No NEAR-Fests this Year..... W1RC, Jul 7, 2020 at 11:46 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      5,585
      Messages:
      10,683
      Latest: K7NO SK KE7NF, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:24 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: 8 components, one transistor, 10W 40m/30m minimalist transmitter VK4HAT, Jul 9, 2020 at 6:13 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      Messages:
      4,872
      Latest: Post a picture that you took today! W8IXI, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:45 AM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      78
      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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      1,474
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      Latest: FT8 rubbish! AB8MA, Jul 8, 2020 at 7:45 PM
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    5. On the Road

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

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: "Independent" battery power in a car KN4YRM, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:37 AM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      665
      Messages:
      6,819
      Latest: Kid friendly instructional materials needed KN4LGM, May 25, 2020
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      307
      Messages:
      10,357
      Latest: Do you really care if someone writes HAM instead of ham? KE8IWM, Jul 6, 2020 at 10:42 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      888
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      17,061
      Latest: Learning CW, it just doesnt stick! KM4WSJ, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:27 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      38
      Messages:
      390
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? KN6GST, Jul 6, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      480
      Messages:
      7,343
      Latest: PIXIES!!! W7UUU, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:10 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      124
      Messages:
      1,839
      Latest: When is "mobile" not "mobile"? N3PM, Jul 8, 2020 at 4:46 PM
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    12. Amplitude Modulation

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      19,874
      Latest: Xiegu G90 20 watt rig W9WQA, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:44 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
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      Latest: SO239 on SGC SG230 ? K3ATE, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:51 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      19,498
      Messages:
      260,794
      Latest: Loops: Such a Big Performance Difference Depending on Which Balun ?? WA7ARK, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:30 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      212
      Messages:
      1,741
      Latest: RadioSPECTRAL PTRX-7300 SDR Panadapter for ICOM IC-7300 WA7F, Jul 6, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,376
      Messages:
      17,786
      Latest: When is this Astatic D-104 from? K7JOE, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:16 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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      Messages:
      65,757
      Latest: Going to maybe buy an FT-101EE tomorrow...am I mad. W8TJM, Jul 9, 2020 at 5:09 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,440
      Messages:
      40,798
      Latest: Giant Battery... 400Ah LiFePO4 W2JKT, Jul 9, 2020 at 2:06 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:
      5,952
      Messages:
      41,249
      Latest: IC-756 (non-Pro) display update project WB4IUY, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:06 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,567
      Messages:
      55,572
      Latest: FL2100Z - using 811A N8VIL, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:47 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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      2,697
      Messages:
      23,181
      Latest: How the #@*& does RTTY work?? KB0MNM, Jul 8, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,295
      Messages:
      22,137
      Latest: RF noise when Subaru headlights are on K6CLS, Jul 9, 2020 at 6:08 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,609
      Messages:
      26,596
      Latest: Got my first "taste" today... KC3RN, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:49 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      794
      Latest: broken UTC Database Amateur Notification Process WQ2H, Jul 6, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      10,995
      Latest: 857D for 2m weak signal work / digi modes WB2WIK, Jul 8, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      565
      Messages:
      3,392
      Latest: Anyone successfully installed AllStarLink on a Raspberry Pi 4? AA5JC, Jun 24, 2020
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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:
      48,536
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Anyone using linux? Opinions, Win 10 vs linux? SAHIL76, Jul 8, 2020 at 10:17 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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      3,173
      Messages:
      16,997
      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: Linux keyer/logger? VE3CGA, Jul 8, 2020 at 11:00 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,076
      Messages:
      13,635
      Latest: My "New" Yaesu FT-840 2E0OQU, Jul 7, 2020 at 8:39 PM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      4,368
      Messages:
      17,419
      Latest: Confirmation on FT4 OE4KSF, Jul 9, 2020 at 4:40 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      820
      Latest: applied for Phone endorsements but was processed as NEW Award N9FB, Jun 28, 2020
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Making callsigns in Logbook is WRONG!!!! K3XR, Jun 19, 2020
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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, Jul 7, 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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      Messages:
      3,429
      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-07-07 - 60 new QRZ, Jul 8, 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 Mt and NM 80M FT8 / digi on LotW pse AD7LL, Jun 30, 2020
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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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      8,726
      Latest: HELP Please. I Need a Mentor. AJ5J, Jul 8, 2020 at 9:18 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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      177
      Messages:
      610
      Latest: Successful Clubs ... WA9FZB, Jul 3, 2020 at 1:07 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      283
      Latest: HELP! Need to find testing site..... KO4BRD, Jun 4, 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.
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      Messages:
      34,660
      Latest: Please add my callsign to the database VK4SWA VK4SWA, Jul 9, 2020 at 6:15 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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      7,197
      Messages:
      26,506
      Latest: How can I change and up date my callsign? HL1AEY, Jul 9, 2020 at 3:26 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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      Messages:
      1,668
      Latest: Campo que define si el QSO está confirmado en QRZ EB1BSV, Jun 28, 2020
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    5. Forum Test Area

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

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test Links W0IS, Jul 7, 2020 at 3:52 AM
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