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  1. 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: Cyber threats prompt return of radio for ship navigation. AK7ER, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:38 AM
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    2. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,575
      Messages:
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      Latest: AmRRON Raises Alert Level to AmCon Level 3 N8WN, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:10 AM
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    3. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      7,597
      Messages:
      15,465
      Latest: SES YB348P YB348P, Aug 21, 2017 at 2:28 AM
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    4. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,319
      Messages:
      3,807
      Latest: Western CT Hamfest Sunday Aug. 27, 2017 Candlewood Amateur Radio Assoc. Newtown, CT K2HAT, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:53 PM
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    5. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      136
      Messages:
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      Latest: Berryville VA Hamfest August 6, 2017 :) KM4JOJ, Aug 17, 2017 at 6:53 PM
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    6. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      3,898
      Messages:
      6,721
      Latest: YE8UVR SK YE8QW, Aug 20, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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  2. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
      Discussions:
      183,694
      Messages:
      389,762
      Latest: FT-101E Complete Station KC7MF, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:41 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      3,001
      Latest: High DX Pneumatic Antenna Launcher Cable Installer HF Dipole Air Cannon Kit Proudly Made In USA K0ATG, Aug 21, 2017 at 10:47 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      11,451
      Messages:
      19,875
      Latest: Wanted: Used Tecsun PL-600 Radio KF2YD, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:45 AM
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    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: N4CRZ W4JCW, Aug 18, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,194
      Messages:
      6,124
      Latest: I got scammed... WR1O, Aug 21, 2017 at 11:36 PM
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: Suggestions for station battery backup NH6MA, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:26 AM
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    2. Rag Chew Central II

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      112,606
      Latest: Changed my Avatar today WD0BCT, Dec 5, 2016
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      65
      Messages:
      185
      Latest: QRZ landed in VK- land! VK4AS, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:32 AM
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,142
      Messages:
      17,249
      Latest: Pirate Warning KK5JY, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:10 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      395
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Easy in and out mobile setup? W0FM, Aug 21, 2017 at 10:54 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      636
      Messages:
      6,653
      Latest: New youth HF net debuts on 20m! KM4SII, Aug 18, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      266
      Messages:
      8,819
      Latest: Favorite contest logging software VA3VF, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:26 AM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      299
      Messages:
      5,912
      Latest: Combination Keys AA4OO, Aug 21, 2017 at 12:49 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      22
      Messages:
      288
      Latest: Welcome to The YL Zone - Exclusively for YL members of QRZ N6QIC, Aug 8, 2017
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      185
      Messages:
      2,315
      Latest: SGC SG-2020 KB7MM, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:13 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Some moron on up on 7295 broadcasting a chant, arabic, indian language I dunno AC0OB, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:34 AM
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    12. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      Latest: K7DYY QST Review N2DTS, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:00 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: How to Eliminate RF Noise in Switching Power Supplies? 88MAN, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:17 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      15,187
      Messages:
      190,516
      Latest: 'Splain This - 40 meter NVIS ND6M, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:45 AM
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    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      1,959
      Messages:
      13,904
      Latest: Is there any RX difference between ham headphones and music headphones? KE0EYJ, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:18 AM
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    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      3,967
      Messages:
      44,240
      Latest: What are some truly exceptional and excellent sounding tubes used in audio output? VE3EKJ, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:50 AM
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    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      2,781
      Messages:
      32,300
      Latest: Latest Chinese Counters K8ERV, Aug 21, 2017 at 10:33 PM
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    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      4,881
      Messages:
      31,256
      Latest: I only get about 60 watts out of my ft-450d swr is good on a maxcon 80 to 6 dipole at 30 feet up KG5GXF, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:31 AM
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    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      2,574
      Messages:
      37,570
      Latest: FL-2100B KK4YPQ, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:47 AM
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    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      Messages:
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      Latest: New WSJT-X 1.8 issue KC0DE, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:28 AM
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    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      1,890
      Messages:
      17,771
      Latest: Stop-start vehicle mobile radio power hook up K0BG, Aug 21, 2017 at 12:28 PM
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    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
      Discussions:
      1,686
      Messages:
      15,783
      Latest: ISS/NO-84 APRS Double Hop Op - Missed on 8/16 KE3LB, Aug 20, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    11. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      464
      Messages:
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      Latest: Lightning/surge supressor for high power VHF installation K4CKB, Aug 22, 2017 at 2:31 AM
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    12. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      490
      Messages:
      2,885
      Latest: Need Help Getting Started KA9JLM, Aug 18, 2017 at 1:49 PM
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    13. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      323
      Latest: Raspberry Pi ADS-B Receiver VA3VF, Aug 19, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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    14. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
      41,260
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Win98 for Ham? G7TMG, Aug 21, 2017 at 8:18 PM
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    15. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
      13,510
      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: IC-7300 Weird Problem W5JPT, Aug 22, 2017 at 1:20 AM
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    16. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      1,906
      Messages:
      12,263
      Latest: Radioddity GD-77 DMR dual band HT IW2BSF, Aug 19, 2017 at 6:00 PM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,235
      Messages:
      12,473
      Latest: QRZ and LOTW logging. K7NWF, Aug 21, 2017 at 6:20 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      446
      Latest: FT8 not in "Digital" QRZ awards VA7STV, Aug 16, 2017 at 1:46 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      529
      Latest: DXCC Leagues W1DQ, Aug 3, 2017
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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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      Messages:
      1,977
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2017-08-21 QRZ, Aug 21, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      2,371
      Latest: DX Updates for 2017-08-20 - 53 new QRZ, Aug 21, 2017 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 HI & AK - FT8 - 20, 30 or 40m KD2NOM, Aug 20, 2017 at 1:09 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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      Messages:
      8,010
      Latest: Trouble understanding theory and circuit concepts K1SZO, Aug 3, 2017
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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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      Messages:
      299
      Latest: Why the Lack of Web Presense/Responsiveness for Ham Radio Clubs? K3UJ, Aug 14, 2017
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
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      Latest: W4VEC Amateur Radio Licensing Test Session 03/15/2017 Goose Creek, SC DICHTHUAT, Jul 8, 2017
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  8. QRZ Community, Database Helpers, and Info

    Database Listing Help, Resources, Rules, and Information

    1. QRZ.COM Callsign Database Helpers

      Assistance with getting your callsign into the database, and making changes
      Discussions:
      1,906
      Messages:
      6,659
      Latest: Please add CG3YYG to the database EB1BSV, Aug 22, 2017 at 12:15 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,047
      Messages:
      20,819
      Latest: QSO upload from LOTW to QRZ K4SQL, Aug 21, 2017 at 2:53 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      124
      Messages:
      378
      Latest: Pathfinder issue W7PSK, Aug 13, 2017
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      422
      Messages:
      1,196
      Latest: HP3AEC EB1BSV, Aug 17, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      51
      Messages:
      211
      Latest: test W9JEF, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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