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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:
      10,457
      Messages:
      230,131
      Latest: Coastal HF RADAR Program KA0KA, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
      Discussions:
      209
      Messages:
      588
      Latest: peanut app M0LSG, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:15 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,864
      Messages:
      7,131
      Latest: Rohn BX8 and BX8S tower sections. KB7MVF, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      8,779
      Messages:
      17,540
      Latest: BIARA Honors Battleship IOWA's Birthday YD1GDR, Feb 22, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,455
      Messages:
      4,115
      Latest: NOARS Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society Winter HamFest March 3 W1PDI, Feb 13, 2019
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      169
      Messages:
      649
      Latest: How big was 2019 Hamcation? Reports wanted! WW4DX, Feb 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,739
      Messages:
      8,381
      Latest: N2YGZ / SK KJ4YDW, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:15 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.
      Discussions:
      211,122
      Messages:
      479,101
      Latest: "Ham Radio Horizons" 1st Issue, First Printing...1977...! WD8EEQ, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,193
      Messages:
      4,236
      Latest: Yaesu-FTM-400-FTM-100-remote-head-separation-cable-CT-162-equivalent-USA-Made Yaesu-FTM-400-FTM-10 N2RGA, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:02 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      12,487
      Messages:
      22,197
      Latest: SANGEAN PR-D4W RADIO WB9CTP, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
      Discussions:
      6,043
      Messages:
      11,045
      Latest: AC2HQ - good seller W6CS, Feb 21, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,430
      Messages:
      8,102
      Latest: NW Digital Radio KF7LLA, Feb 20, 2019 at 5:46 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
      Discussions:
      207
      Messages:
      1,917
      Latest: Welcome to Swapmeet Talk W7UUU, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM
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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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      35,721
      Messages:
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      Latest: Don't Be That Guy K3KIC, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      74
      Messages:
      211
      Latest: QRZ in Vietnam WA7WJR, Nov 12, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,327
      Messages:
      19,677
      Latest: XX9D -Macao NK7Z, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:45 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      485
      Messages:
      4,894
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Need repeater info for NC,Tenn,Ky trip WS4JM, Feb 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,766
      Latest: Youth Roll call KM4ATT, Feb 18, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      286
      Messages:
      9,471
      Latest: HAM License Plates or No? W4KJG, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      619
      Messages:
      11,478
      Latest: Setting up a Yaesu 450d for CW operation. 2E0LPL, Feb 22, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      27
      Messages:
      337
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? KM4ATT, Feb 11, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      340
      Messages:
      4,990
      Latest: Should I use /QRP added to my call on FT8? K3RW, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:42 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      81
      Messages:
      1,237
      Latest: Some moron on up on 7295 broadcasting a chant, arabic, indian language I dunno K8JD, Feb 18, 2019 at 9:27 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      689
      Messages:
      15,345
      Latest: A Station Owner Tinkers With an AM's Response Curve Reviving Vintage Processors WA3VJB, Feb 21, 2019 at 7:42 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
      Discussions:
      52,800
      Messages:
      494,423
      Latest: Garage Door Opener Problem KP4SX, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:41 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,561
      Messages:
      226,217
      Latest: Ground a jpole or not? KX4O, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      37
      Messages:
      291
      Latest: RSP1A with GQRX on RPi3 B+ W4AUE, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,168
      Messages:
      15,858
      Latest: Icom 738 mixer/mic wiring sugestions K4EM, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,686
      Messages:
      55,412
      Latest: Anybody recognize this solder roll? WA7PRC, Feb 22, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,106
      Messages:
      36,834
      Latest: Tips for soldering wire onto PCB "pads" N1OOQ, Feb 21, 2019 at 11:42 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,419
      Messages:
      36,425
      Latest: Kenwood ts 530s output issues K4PDM, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:30 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,057
      Messages:
      46,589
      Latest: 2M KILLERWATT WA6MHZ, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:26 PM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,344
      Messages:
      20,083
      Latest: Record Keeping my struggle with 857d and Rigblaster plug and play on WSJT X AK5KB, Feb 22, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,085
      Messages:
      20,039
      Latest: Anyone refinished an Outbacker mobile HF antenna? KF4ZGZ, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,208
      Messages:
      22,483
      Latest: Qatar OSCAR 100 Web Receiver Operational KC9SGV, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
      38
      Messages:
      615
      Latest: A Full-Blown 1/2 Wave Dipole? K3RW, Feb 22, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      648
      Messages:
      8,621
      Latest: UHF/VHF Begged home base? CEDARWAXWING, Feb 22, 2019 at 3:07 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      530
      Messages:
      3,163
      Latest: Echolink and Avast Antivirus W4FLL, Feb 15, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      57
      Messages:
      415
      Latest: Why should I want a hotspot? VE3TMT, Feb 11, 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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      3,777
      Messages:
      45,092
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Hams on Mac M7AUV, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:00 AM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      2,901
      Messages:
      15,715
      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: MINI600 Antenna analyzer 0.1-600mhz BG6GLL, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:04 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      1,987
      Messages:
      12,864
      Latest: Is the Yaesu FT-450D a good radio? NY7Q, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:28 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,813
      Messages:
      14,807
      Latest: new callsign W1DQ, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      111
      Messages:
      565
      Latest: Awards display W1DQ, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:24 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
      Discussions:
      197
      Messages:
      641
      Latest: How about a repeater forum? KD8DEY, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:49 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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      2,393
      Messages:
      2,461
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2019-02-20 QRZ, Feb 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      2,909
      Messages:
      2,927
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-02-20 - 57 new QRZ, Feb 21, 2019 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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      Messages:
      6,965
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need Idaho for WAS on 10 meters and any mode will do. QRZ email is okay YD1GDR, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:32 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!
      Discussions:
      873
      Messages:
      8,433
      Latest: licence upgrade KJ4OBG, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:43 AM
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      164
      Messages:
      442
      Latest: Online-Only Ham Clubs? W0AQ, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:44 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
      Discussions:
      141
      Messages:
      255
      Latest: CCARS, CLEVELAND COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE VE TESTING AB3TQ, Jan 27, 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.
      Discussions:
      81
      Messages:
      323
      Latest: please add my callsign YD1NNG, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,560
      Messages:
      23,357
      Latest: Multiple Log Books? K8CD, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      147
      Messages:
      456
      Latest: Packet loss getting to qrz.com KA9JLM, Feb 22, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      501
      Messages:
      1,383
      Latest: ***BIENVENIDOS*** EB1BSV, Feb 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      47
      Messages:
      187
      Latest: Applying for a Vanity Callsign Through Mail AB3TQ, Feb 15, 2019
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