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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: Comm Site Fees to Significantly Increase for Ham Radio Repeaters KV6O, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:44 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: Amazing Day of DX on the Beach with an EFHW Vertical K4OGO, Jan 18, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,325
      Messages:
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      Latest: Firmware updates for Xiegu G90 & X6100 now available K8XG, Jan 19, 2022 at 2:11 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,685
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      21,868
      Latest: VP5/K0KQ – Turks & Caicos MM0NDX, Jan 19, 2022 at 5:14 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,779
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      Latest: Winterfest Collinsville, IL This Sat, Jan. 22, 2022 KR0RD, Jan 19, 2022 at 6:37 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      233
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      Latest: Hamfest ? Hardly.... W4PG, Jan 17, 2022 at 11:01 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      Latest: NC4BJ N4USS, Jan 20, 2022 at 2:08 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: Kenwoods not shipping KV6O, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:56 AM
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    2. Becoming a Ham - Q&A

      A place to ask questions about joining amateur radio, or expanding your horizons!
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      9,269
      Latest: wiring ST-1 paddle key WZ7U, Jan 17, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    3. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      24,188
      Latest: What's for dinner? WJ4U, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:36 AM
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    4. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      79
      Messages:
      255
      Latest: On-the-Air Sticker, Postcard: Free with SASE. AD6AD, Feb 28, 2021
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    5. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      Latest: Tongan volcano WB8VLC, Jan 20, 2022 at 12:30 AM
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    6. 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: A little off topic but...anyone using ceramic coatings on their RV? KG4RRH, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:33 AM
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    7. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      6,992
      Latest: Whats your friends and your parents think about your hobby？ KY4GD, Jan 17, 2022 at 12:42 PM
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    8. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      329
      Messages:
      11,378
      Latest: Do you do CW? WD0BCT, Jan 19, 2022 at 3:46 PM
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    9. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,420
      Messages:
      27,427
      Latest: Cannot get my paddle to work on Kenwood 570d WB2WIK, Jan 20, 2022 at 1:49 AM
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    10. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      48
      Messages:
      453
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? K4BAX, Jan 10, 2022
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    11. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      11,054
      Latest: Why do you QRP? KD5TXX, Jan 20, 2022 at 2:23 AM
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    12. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Latest: Tonga NN4RH, Jan 18, 2022 at 9:19 PM
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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: Are there any decent modern lithium conversion batteries for HTs? KB0MNM, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:20 AM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      504
      Latest: .radio Top Level Domain (TLD) K8VSY, Jan 19, 2022 at 6:40 PM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Tower question KB7KUH, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:49 AM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      430
      Messages:
      3,873
      Latest: How to Display Multiple SRD Instances N9DG, Jan 19, 2022 at 9:38 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,678
      Messages:
      20,157
      Latest: D104 Replacement Element KB0MNM, Jan 19, 2022 at 10:59 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      298
      Messages:
      2,446
      Latest: Currently available D-Star HTs K8XG, Jan 20, 2022 at 2:59 AM
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    7. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      Messages:
      76,668
      Latest: HQ-180A IF Mystery KW4H, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:31 AM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      1,036
      Messages:
      23,290
      Latest: English 4-400A "Equivalent" Tubes N2DTS, Jan 19, 2022 at 9:48 PM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,780
      Messages:
      45,748
      Latest: How to use up spare parts KL7AJ, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:37 AM
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    10. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,521
      Messages:
      46,262
      Latest: Help restoring a Yaesu FTDX 400 WD8BWW, Jan 20, 2022 at 3:11 AM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      4,218
      Messages:
      64,791
      Latest: Kenwood TL-922A fan W1QJ, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:39 AM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      3,024
      Messages:
      26,286
      Latest: JTDX/WSJT Signal reporting difference VA7XU, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:58 AM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,532
      Messages:
      24,757
      Latest: Repeater shift on Chinese FT-7900R KH7AW, Jan 18, 2022 at 11:34 PM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Messages:
      31,288
      Latest: 70cm Preamp Help KB0MNM, Jan 19, 2022 at 10:38 PM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: Loop on Ground (LoG) antenna WN6F, Jan 18, 2022 at 2:35 AM
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Messages:
      14,161
      Latest: 70cm AM base radios? KB0MNM, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:50 AM
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    17. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      3,679
      Latest: Can't connect to America-Link? KA9WDX, Jan 16, 2022 at 8:24 AM
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      565
      Latest: Pi4 price /availability.... virtually unobtainable! K6CLS, Jan 19, 2022 at 9:44 PM
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    19. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
      51,106
      Latest: What iPad should I get / conclusion on iPhone N6YWU, Jan 19, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

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      275
      Messages:
      2,026
      Latest: Transmitting SSTV with MultiScan 3B & Mac WV8A, Jan 20, 2022 at 1:22 AM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      3,559
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 3

      Amateur Radio Software

      Sub-Forums

      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Prop., Cluster, & Other Software

      Latest: PotaPutter ADIF converter for POTA logfile preparation KE4ET, Jan 19, 2022 at 5:21 AM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      14,236
      Latest: A100 Automatic ATU from China 2E1GAD, Jan 18, 2022 at 11:26 AM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      Latest: Cubical Quad antenna SV2RCK, Jan 18, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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    2. Arduino Playground

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      Latest: Bandswitch interface from Icom to linear using BCD band info VE3CGA, Jan 19, 2022 at 6:07 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      Latest: Mega Tree Construction, Part 4 K2WH, Aug 13, 2021
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      Messages:
      23,546
      Latest: "frequency" and "mode" W1DQ, Jan 19, 2022 at 10:36 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      1,139
      Latest: 50 mile radius? N2EY, Jan 18, 2022 at 5:46 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      859
      Latest: Suggestion - New Grid/County/etc. Indicator W0AQ, Jan 17, 2022 at 12:40 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 19, 2022 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:
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      Latest: DX Updates for 2022-01-18 - 59 new QRZ, Jan 19, 2022 at 9:31 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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      2,158
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Anyone need NC on any band - 10 thru 80 - FT8 KO4RJE, Jan 18, 2022 at 3:31 AM
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    2. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
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      Messages:
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      Latest: CFO UPDATE TO LIST OF ACTIVE MEMBERS K1LKP, Jan 6, 2022
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    3. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      382
      Latest: Testing At HRO Milwaukee This Weekend W9AWX, Jan 6, 2022
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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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      Messages:
      12,082
      Latest: Please add my call sign DS1TYF, Jan 20, 2022 at 1:27 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      595
      Messages:
      2,379
      Latest: Canceling subscription W7UUU, Jan 19, 2022 at 12:26 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      211
      Messages:
      653
      Latest: Selling?? W2GIW, Jan 16, 2022 at 1:51 PM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Cambiar indicativo CE2COU, Jan 7, 2022
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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 photo W4ZNG, Jan 16, 2022 at 3:22 AM
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