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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: A 10W Baofeng? Reviewing the UV-S9 Plus + REAL POWER Test AB5WX, May 5, 2021 at 10:41 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      1,635
      Latest: IC-705 DX SSB QRP 5 Watts 6300 KM to Slovenia - Portable antenna - No Tuner VE2FGJ, May 5, 2021 at 1:41 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,231
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      Latest: New Ham Radio IRC Server N2UHC, May 3, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,163
      Messages:
      20,554
      Latest: Contesting with DM780 and HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) logger N7AKG, May 4, 2021 at 3:35 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,672
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      4,667
      Latest: Duke City a NO Go K0UO, May 3, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      216
      Messages:
      843
      Latest: DeKalb IL Hamfest W0IY, May 3, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      6,238
      Messages:
      12,565
      Latest: John R. Jackson, WA8QCA SK April 29, 2021 KI5ONL, May 5, 2021 at 10:27 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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      Latest: Stumbled into something...am I going to jail??? K4KYV, May 5, 2021 at 10:25 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      13,975
      Latest: What was the last thing electronics or radio related you bought? N8ZL, May 5, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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    3. 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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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      Latest: Belarus confirmed N8RKD, May 5, 2021 at 6:37 PM
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    5. 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: dipole W5HV, May 5, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      673
      Messages:
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      Latest: How to get over mic fright KI5ONL, May 5, 2021 at 10:37 PM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      321
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      10,983
      Latest: Do you do Em-Comm /ARES / Skywarn /....etc? KK4NSF, May 5, 2021 at 9:32 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,170
      Messages:
      22,193
      Latest: Solder wire as a weight on a bug DD5RK, May 5, 2021 at 9:36 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      40
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      402
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? AI5DL, Apr 25, 2021
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      9,279
      Latest: Qrp qso obliterated By contesters WD0BCT, May 5, 2021 at 9:54 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      2,362
      Latest: Where to tune on a busy band? AG5CK, May 4, 2021 at 12:06 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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      56,682
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      539,071
      Latest: Yaesu FT-MP1000 Hairline Crack in top of radio KZ5I, May 5, 2021 at 8:56 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: 70cm yagi plans 2E0CIT, May 5, 2021 at 10:35 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      Latest: WebSDR with FT8 decoding KI5ONL, May 5, 2021 at 1:06 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      Messages:
      19,073
      Latest: Heil Pro 7 with Yaesu FTDX10 W5IEI, May 5, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    5. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

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      149
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      1,154
      Latest: DMR AnyTone Problem N3CLA, May 5, 2021 at 12:38 PM
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    6. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      5,735
      Messages:
      71,538
      Latest: Heath Sb-614 Rebuild Question ??? KI4ZNV, May 5, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    7. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
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      21,837
      Latest: simple modulator AC0OB, May 5, 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    8. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,621
      Messages:
      43,438
      Latest: Quadrature Sampling Exciter Experiment N5HXR, May 5, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    9. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      6,293
      Messages:
      44,468
      Latest: Btech UV-50x2 Schematic? ND5Y, May 5, 2021 at 10:15 PM
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    10. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,940
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      60,941
      Latest: First Amp Hookup W2MGL, May 5, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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    11. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,878
      Messages:
      24,853
      Latest: FT8 Power Levels - a different question AJ4GQ, May 5, 2021 at 5:39 PM
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    12. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,429
      Messages:
      23,602
      Latest: Need advice on handheld for traveling.... CHURIANUS, May 5, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    13. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      29,643
      Latest: APRS sats N4DJC, May 5, 2021 at 7:57 PM
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    14. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: My thoughts on MF and LF. KI5ONL, May 2, 2021 at 8:41 PM
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    15. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: Gathering all the "pieces" KE5RKE, May 5, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    16. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      3,575
      Latest: Kenwood TM-V71A to URI Pinout for Allstar Node K1RFD, May 4, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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    17. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: Is anyone using HAMshield? AG5CK, May 5, 2021 at 12:31 AM
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    18. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,981
      Messages:
      49,233
      Latest: Salvaged computer part: what is it? N0TZU, May 5, 2021 at 3:22 PM
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    19. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

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      1,667
      Latest: IC-706MKIIG + iPad Digi modes? K6AQV, May 5, 2021 at 7:51 PM
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    20. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      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: Icom rig control over CI-V using a serial terminal - Need Help KF5FEI, May 5, 2021 at 5:41 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      13,973
      Latest: MFJ Non-warranty repair service KS2G, May 4, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      Latest: Project PipeRotor DL3VB, May 5, 2021 at 6:06 AM
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    2. Arduino Playground

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      Latest: Arduino Powered Fldigi Keyer KO4BCN, May 5, 2021 at 3:45 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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      5,190
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      21,275
      Latest: Sender Info default grid locator W1DQ, May 5, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
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      Latest: QRZ Asian Award VA2GK, May 1, 2021 at 2:37 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Latest: Feature Request - Return user to requested page post login when login is required KK4LGZ, Apr 12, 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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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, May 4, 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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      3,707
      Messages:
      3,734
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-05-04 - 65 new QRZ, May 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!
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Delaware QSO Party N3VEZ, May 3, 2021 at 1:30 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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      9,089
      Latest: Almost made my first HF contact last night. W9QK, May 5, 2021 at 5:15 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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      682
      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS KI5ONL, May 5, 2021 at 12:49 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Latest: Question about license requirements after leaving the Army. WZ7U, Apr 28, 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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      Latest: Add my Callsign please EB1BSV, May 5, 2021 at 10:39 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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      7,778
      Messages:
      28,994
      Latest: Please Update my callsign EB1BSV, May 5, 2021 at 10:33 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      191
      Messages:
      593
      Latest: Log4om auto upload RTTY changes to ASCI DL8MRE, May 2, 2021 at 9:08 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Messages:
      1,833
      Latest: XE2XIC: Situación de Registro EB1BSV, May 4, 2021 at 10:56 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

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

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: 12mm lens test KI5ONL, May 2, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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