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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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      272,007
      Latest: Important innovation and Amateur Radio: INVENTION OF THE FRACTAL ANTENNA K3FHP, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:09 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      678
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      2,358
      Latest: Cuban Government Jamming 40 meter US HAM BAND ITAL7, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:46 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,258
      Messages:
      8,907
      Latest: Amateur Radio License Plates! N1IPU, Aug 5, 2021 at 6:19 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,311
      Messages:
      21,020
      Latest: International Marconi Day KC3NDU, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:01 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,710
      Messages:
      4,781
      Latest: Deep South Amateur Radio Club Hamfest- Mobile AL- KK4NSF, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:16 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      223
      Messages:
      883
      Latest: Berryville VA hamfest photos 8/1/21 AB4D, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:17 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,420
      Messages:
      13,095
      Latest: K7SEC SK AF7UF, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:28 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: What was your very first "shack" setup? AB4D, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:46 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      379
      Messages:
      17,324
      Latest: Post a picture that you took today! W9JEF, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:29 AM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

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

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,594
      Messages:
      23,270
      Latest: My furthest DX KJ7ZEI, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:54 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      735
      Messages:
      7,650
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: New looking for mobile rig recommendations K5XTR, Aug 5, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      677
      Messages:
      6,958
      Latest: How many days you got til summer break? BH5HYB, Aug 3, 2021 at 5:05 PM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      323
      Messages:
      11,160
      Latest: Wildlife and Coax KM1H, Jul 24, 2021
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,241
      Messages:
      23,483
      Latest: Where to start WB2WIK, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:04 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      48
      Messages:
      437
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? AI5DL, Jul 27, 2021
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      639
      Messages:
      9,985
      Latest: QRP from home - what are you running? KC3RN, Aug 5, 2021 at 8:14 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      169
      Messages:
      2,698
      Latest: Noise on 40 & 80 meters lately N1BCG, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:06 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
      Discussions:
      57,183
      Messages:
      544,908
      Latest: Mystery Numeric Display on my Icom IC-7300 W9JEF, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:42 AM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      39
      Messages:
      248
      Latest: End dreaded Paddle creep.... K7JOE, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:44 PM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      21,698
      Messages:
      295,786
      Latest: Do you need a feedpoint choke on a coax-fed loop/quad? SWL37632, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:32 AM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      378
      Messages:
      3,366
      Latest: Xiegu x6100 transceiver is from China M7EGY, Aug 5, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,587
      Messages:
      19,445
      Latest: FT-891 EQ not working? WE4E, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:58 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      194
      Messages:
      1,678
      Latest: Cancelled Call in PDN Standby KC9ONY, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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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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      5,866
      Messages:
      73,215
      Latest: Heathkit SB-301/SB-401 twins restoration saga KK6IYM, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:49 AM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      982
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      22,184
      Latest: 20 Years Ago - The AM Expedition to TPL W3SLK, Aug 5, 2021 at 4:42 PM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,675
      Messages:
      44,109
      Latest: Where to source PC board material and such? SWL37632, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:45 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:
      6,377
      Messages:
      45,046
      Latest: Kenwood TS-711a--Won't power on N4LGH, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:47 AM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      4,039
      Messages:
      62,376
      Latest: Heathkit SB 200 Black Reproduction Faceplates KD0ILM, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:07 PM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,934
      Messages:
      25,502
      Latest: FT8 abuse KQ0J, Aug 4, 2021 at 5:20 PM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,467
      Messages:
      23,994
      Latest: SDRPlay Panadapter on Yaesu FT-891 WD3D, Aug 4, 2021 at 6:12 PM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      3,040
      Messages:
      30,307
      Latest: Satellites antennas and best practices N6MST, Aug 5, 2021 at 8:35 PM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      910
      Latest: broken UTC Database Amateur Notification Process KJ7ZII, Jul 27, 2021
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      996
      Messages:
      13,250
      Latest: Anyone have any regrets on buying an IC-9700? WD4ELG, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:33 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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      611
      Messages:
      3,631
      Latest: Micro-Node International: Node repair K6TKR, Aug 5, 2021 at 7:44 PM
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      516
      Latest: Is anyone using HAMshield? KK4NSF, May 10, 2021
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    19. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      4,017
      Messages:
      49,980
      Latest: Yaesu FT-3D Bluetooth compatibility list 4F1HMI, Aug 3, 2021 at 10:18 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      239
      Messages:
      1,789
      Latest: POTA Hams - What Mac Supported POTA Logging Software are you using? WS9K, Aug 2, 2021 at 12:57 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      3,454
      Messages:
      18,649
      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: QSL Card Photoshop Template N9AED, Aug 5, 2021 at 5:01 PM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,115
      Messages:
      14,086
      Latest: VHFDesign 2m QRO EME LNA KC2CKO, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:06 AM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      11
      Messages:
      52
      Latest: Icom 7300 Speaker 3D printed sound reflector W9QK, Jul 31, 2021 at 12:53 AM
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    2. Arduino Playground

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      40
      Latest: usb serial 2 web text VE3CGA, Aug 2, 2021 at 4:16 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      Latest: The MegaTree has supporting characters AB3WX, Apr 18, 2021
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      5,447
      Messages:
      22,241
      Latest: Logging DXCC using a callsign alias? W1DQ, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:41 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      197
      Messages:
      1,055
      Latest: How is it? D1M qrz award NQ4T, Jul 29, 2021
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      247
      Messages:
      823
      Latest: Feature request re the "Log a New Contact" button KP4SX, Jul 9, 2021
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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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      3,182
      Messages:
      3,280
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Aug 5, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,799
      Messages:
      3,826
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-08-04 - 55 new QRZ, Aug 5, 2021 at 10:31 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!
      Discussions:
      2,122
      Messages:
      7,679
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need help with AK and HI on 15m FT8 WV8EDU, Aug 6, 2021 at 2:37 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:
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      Messages:
      9,172
      Latest: Brand new & would like advice on what equipment to get!! KC5AKB, Aug 3, 2021 at 4:21 AM
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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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      227
      Messages:
      708
      Latest: AUG. 4, 2021 - CFO FOLKS WHO ARE CW OPS MBRS. K1LKP, Aug 4, 2021 at 11:55 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      380
      Latest: Question about license requirements after leaving the Army. KO4ESA, Jul 19, 2021
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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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      19,504
      Messages:
      83,237
      Latest: This is BG6QJA from China,Please add my callsign to database BG6QJA, Aug 6, 2021 at 3:40 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,930
      Messages:
      29,639
      Latest: How do I pay the $9 fee W7UUU, Aug 6, 2021 at 1:00 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      197
      Messages:
      612
      Latest: How ton setup xml in Maclogger F4JAO, Jul 28, 2021
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      592
      Messages:
      1,907
      Latest: Cambiar indicativo CX4DZ, Aug 3, 2021 at 10:24 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      225
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test Links W0IS, Aug 4, 2021 at 4:50 AM
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