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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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      10,876
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      238,118
      Latest: Ham Radio and Linux - DXclusters via telnet. PA0MHS, Aug 23, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      288
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      835
      Latest: uk ham test practice quessie's with answers - RECEIVERS M0LSG, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,962
      Messages:
      7,522
      Latest: Help save WWV & WWVH please listen & do survey W9JEF, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,125
      Messages:
      18,223
      Latest: Happy 150 to “The Old Man” - The Hiram Percy Maxim Birthday Celebration (August 31 thru September 8) W9JEF, Aug 23, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,523
      Messages:
      4,261
      Latest: Monroe County Indiana 2019 Hamfest in Bloomington IN W9YW, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:41 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      180
      Messages:
      705
      Latest: ATLANTA JUNE 1 CANCELLED! KA9JLM, Aug 22, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      5,049
      Messages:
      9,002
      Latest: Joseph G. Areyzaga, K1JGA SK July 27, 2019 K2HAT, Aug 23, 2019 at 1:47 AM
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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.
      Discussions:
      220,352
      Messages:
      509,666
      Latest: Kenwood VS-2 voice SYNTHESIZER K9ZE, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:21 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,280
      Messages:
      4,746
      Latest: Custom Tuner knobs for the FT857D or FT817 radios WD8WV, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:05 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,831
      Messages:
      22,925
      Latest: IPhone 7 K5OOO, Aug 23, 2019 at 1:10 AM
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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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      6,205
      Messages:
      11,319
      Latest: KA7CVJ, John. Excellent fellow ham W2TB, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,514
      Messages:
      9,079
      Latest: Good article - why so many Cashier's check scams. KB2SUJ, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:24 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      308
      Messages:
      3,035
      Latest: Thread not appearing in "For Sale" WB2LBV, Aug 23, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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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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      Messages:
      1,100,085
      Latest: ARRL report - No Consensus Reached for FCC on “Symbol Rate” Issues KX4Z, Aug 23, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      76
      Messages:
      239
      Latest: Just got mine in the mail K7MH, Jul 18, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,376
      Messages:
      20,272
      Latest: Propagation patterns in North America W1VT, Aug 22, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      530
      Messages:
      5,383
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: And on the rail....Redux N5CM, Aug 23, 2019 at 3:38 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      657
      Messages:
      6,788
      Latest: Kid friendly instructional materials needed N8AFT, Aug 9, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      297
      Messages:
      9,815
      Latest: Do you find the new adverts on QRZ offensive? KQ0J, Aug 22, 2019 at 6:49 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      711
      Messages:
      13,286
      Latest: Headphones? W5BIB, Aug 23, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      31
      Messages:
      357
      Latest: The Art of Cooking and other Domestic Faire K0DD, Jul 28, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Messages:
      5,675
      Latest: Zero SSB contacts in 8 hours - Is it me, the rig, or the continuum? KW6LA, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:29 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
      1,433
      Latest: 10 Meter Activity K8JD, Aug 20, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      Messages:
      16,720
      Latest: What made you choose AM? KM1H, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:28 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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      53,468
      Messages:
      502,285
      Latest: Sorry, another TS-590SG vs IC-7300 Question... WA9SVD, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      18,063
      Messages:
      237,757
      Latest: Feedback on building a BOG antenna. MYBOG, Aug 23, 2019 at 4:47 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      100
      Messages:
      840
      Latest: Are there SDRs on 2m/70cm? AF7TS, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,236
      Messages:
      16,535
      Latest: htx-212 ... wiring a desk mic KC0FKI, Aug 23, 2019 at 1:17 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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      4,892
      Messages:
      58,631
      Latest: NCX-3 vs. TS-510 GM0MOP, Aug 23, 2019 at 7:45 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,216
      Messages:
      38,128
      Latest: uBitX v5 build by N8OHU N8OHU, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:39 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:
      5,581
      Messages:
      37,831
      Latest: TS930 ALC Adjustment KA5IPF, Aug 23, 2019 at 3:25 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,207
      Messages:
      49,396
      Latest: Illegal high power HF amplifiers KM1H, Aug 23, 2019 at 2:20 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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      2,471
      Messages:
      21,437
      Latest: Decode off-the-air Winlink message - request for programming help KX4Z, Aug 23, 2019 at 4:24 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,153
      Messages:
      20,807
      Latest: Old article about ignition RFI K7VXN, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:56 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,366
      Messages:
      24,536
      Latest: TO5M on FM Sats KS1G, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: VLF, LF & MF receiver KA0HCP, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:17 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      716
      Messages:
      9,564
      Latest: 6m EME with a MOXON KA0HCP, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:32 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      539
      Messages:
      3,217
      Latest: EchoLink and AT&T Fixed wireless internet service KA9JLM, Aug 20, 2019 at 12:56 AM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      428
      Latest: Tac 310 KE5MLF, Jul 26, 2019
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,852
      Messages:
      46,187
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Beware Samsung SSD drives...! KC8RLU, Aug 23, 2019 at 3:30 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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      2,988
      Messages:
      16,168
      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: MINI1300 Antenna analyzer 0.1-600mhz N4RAH, Aug 23, 2019 at 4:28 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      13,123
      Latest: JARC Antenna Launcher kit W2GIW, Aug 22, 2019 at 7:45 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      4,013
      Messages:
      15,621
      Latest: Log Book is screwed up! K4XJ, Aug 21, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      647
      Latest: How do I download the award certificate I have received? W1DQ, Aug 9, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      199
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: New Digimode W1DQ, May 29, 2019
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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:
      2,593
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Aug 22, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,084
      Messages:
      3,105
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-08-21 - 40 new QRZ, Aug 22, 2019 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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      Messages:
      7,119
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Delaware on HF N3VEZ, Aug 23, 2019 at 1:47 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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      884
      Messages:
      8,495
      Latest: Another ham in the family KG7WGX, Aug 3, 2019
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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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      169
      Messages:
      536
      Latest: Club "Christmas" party vs "Holiday" party? KQ0J, Aug 20, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      142
      Messages:
      261
      Latest: Technician test KP4SX, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:50 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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      1,676
      Messages:
      7,737
      Latest: BG9IMD China BG9IMD, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,748
      Messages:
      24,217
      Latest: Call sign EB1BSV, Aug 22, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      157
      Messages:
      502
      Latest: code 228 uploading log. EB1BSV, Aug 1, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      514
      Messages:
      1,485
      Latest: Subir QSO en archivo .ADI EB1BSV, Aug 14, 2019
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      31
      Latest: test AI3V, Aug 14, 2019
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