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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: Barry Shelley, N1VXY, to Become ARRL Interim CEO K3FU, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:58 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: How to make an effective multi-band HF antenna G3CWI, Jan 20, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      Latest: Log4OM Version 2 released K6CLS, Jan 18, 2020 at 6:04 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,428
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      18,720
      Latest: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1448 KB8NW, Jan 19, 2020 at 4:27 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      4,330
      Latest: 60th Annual SMARS Hamfest, Kalamazoo MI April 11, 2020 KQ8N, Jan 20, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      188
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      722
      Latest: Hanging Judge Ham Fest KI5BYN, Jan 17, 2020 at 2:27 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      5,296
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      Latest: KM4SWM - HERMAN KUEBLER N4RAH, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:56 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: need my phone on QRZ KT1F, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      245
      Latest: Just got mine in the mail KI7OQF, Jan 17, 2020 at 2:24 AM
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,425
      Messages:
      21,009
      Latest: Propagation in to EU from West Coast U.S. K7URX, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:44 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      5,881
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: 146.520 on the road KI7OQF, Jan 20, 2020 at 1:54 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      6,796
      Latest: Y.A.C.H.T. ham radio connection KG8CX, Jan 7, 2020
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      302
      Messages:
      10,075
      Latest: Do You Unplug For Lightning Storms ? K8ERV, Jan 20, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Latest: Was Eliminating Morse Code Requirement Bad Idea? K1LKP, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      363
      Latest: Hello, I'm a newbie - MW7CVT KC9ZHV, Dec 30, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Latest: QRP from home - what are you running? KC7JNJ, Jan 19, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Latest: CQ "Test", What Does That Actually Mean ? KF5FEI, Jan 20, 2020 at 9:47 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

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      Latest: 2m AM polarisation? VE3CGA, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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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: Problem with the regulation potentiometer on a 30A Chinese power supply K7JEM, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:39 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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      Latest: 20/40 Folded Skeleton Sleeve Dipole KD0UFC, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      Latest: Malamute SDR transcever KC4DYM, Jan 20, 2020 at 9:39 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      Latest: datong automatic speach processor G0GSR, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:55 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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      Latest: Rectifier tube identification WO1X, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:28 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,303
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      39,202
      Latest: Questions about a regenerative receiver circuit K1APJ, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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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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      39,164
      Latest: Yaesu FIF-232C N8YX, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:07 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Latest: Amp Idle Current K6BSU, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:59 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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      Latest: Does anyone use "DIGITAL" mode on the Yaesu FT-891 for anything but PSK? K3XR, Jan 20, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      Latest: Bulk-loading with the Kenwood TM-D710 W4ADV, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:45 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Latest: Current and ACCURATE doppler.sqf? KA7KDX, Jan 20, 2020 at 6:09 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: Direction for a beverage type antenna WQ2H, Jan 13, 2020
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: Improving FM mode reception WB3BEL, Jan 20, 2020 at 7:51 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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      Latest: Echolink with Verizon Mobile Hot Spot W4EAE, Jan 2, 2020
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: Connecting JumboSpot to iPhone Personal Hotspot WB2LBV, Jan 1, 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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      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

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      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Windows 10 and JTAlert KA9JLM, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:09 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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      Amateur Radio Software

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      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

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

      Latest: Does Yaesu ft-70d work with CHIRP? KO4ASH, Jan 20, 2020 at 4:16 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Latest: RGO ONE - new HF compact CW/SSB transceiver OK1RP, Jan 17, 2020 at 4:11 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: KG7MAK W1DQ, Jan 20, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Latest: What continent is Hawaii for QRZ World Continents award? KJ4VTH, Jan 14, 2020 at 12:40 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Latest: New Forum Consideration. K2WH, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:29 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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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jan 20, 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 2020-01-19 - 43 new QRZ, Jan 20, 2020 at 9:30 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: canadaward NU K3RW, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:44 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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      8,550
      Latest: New General Requirement Musings AF7XT, Jan 20, 2020 at 3:13 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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      Latest: Interesting Club Night M0ODV, Jan 20, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Latest: San Antonio - Amateur Radio Testing - Permanent Schedule. K5RCD, Dec 20, 2019
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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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      19,560
      Latest: please add me to the data base MW7MPW, Jan 20, 2020 at 10:54 PM
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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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      Messages:
      25,144
      Latest: Release EB1BSV, Jan 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      Messages:
      520
      Latest: XML to Excel W5UAA, Jan 7, 2020
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      521
      Messages:
      1,552
      Latest: Cambio de Indicativo EB1BSV, Jan 15, 2020 at 9:37 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Latest: jpeg KJ4VTH, Jan 10, 2020
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