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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:
      11,685
      Messages:
      253,159
      Latest: Maybe there's hope for cycle 25? KY5U, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:18 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: Xiegu X5105 for extended off grid field work OH8STN, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,101
      Messages:
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      Latest: NARS QSO Party September 26-27 WQ4G, Aug 2, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,735
      Messages:
      19,345
      Latest: Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1475 KB8NW, Aug 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,622
      Messages:
      4,501
      Latest: HAMSTOCK 2020 - HARRISBURG, PA - July 25th 2020 KC9ONY, Aug 2, 2020 at 10:16 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      201
      Messages:
      752
      Latest: HAMSTOCK 2020 KA3TKW, Jul 31, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,635
      Messages:
      10,833
      Latest: Robert "Bob" Reynolds, WB3DYE W2TXB, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:08 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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      38,872
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      Latest: MARS MOD N3HGB, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      72
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      5,519
      Latest: Buying a house based on soil conductivity? WA8FOZ, Aug 3, 2020 at 4:50 AM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      78
      Messages:
      253
      Latest: Sticker Availability? KI5JCO, Jun 4, 2020
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,483
      Messages:
      22,079
      Latest: FT8 rubbish! WN1MB, Aug 3, 2020 at 4:24 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      621
      Messages:
      6,373
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Recommendations for an antenna AI7PM, Aug 2, 2020 at 9:40 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      667
      Messages:
      6,830
      Latest: WWSAC weekly contest, organized by youth hams KF5KWO, Jul 22, 2020
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      307
      Messages:
      10,369
      Latest: HAM License Plates or No? VE3GCX, Jul 26, 2020
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      895
      Messages:
      17,364
      Latest: High speed CW head copy K5TSK, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:11 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      38
      Messages:
      391
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? W5QLT, Aug 3, 2020 at 4:13 AM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      484
      Messages:
      7,426
      Latest: Lab 599 TX 500 qrp radio now for sale at HRO AD5HR, Aug 2, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      1,871
      Latest: FT8 CQ suffix "CQ K" WA6MHZ, Aug 2, 2020 at 2:51 PM
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    12. Amplitude Modulation

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      20,260
      Latest: General Interest (Vintage) Article from BE: Using 4-400's in AM Transmitters K5UJ, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:29 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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      55,126
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      521,679
      Latest: Capacitors in rectifier board ft102. 22uf instead of 33uf Or 47uf ok? WA9SVD, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:54 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      19,606
      Messages:
      262,893
      Latest: Warm Snap On Ferrite Beads K8DO, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      225
      Messages:
      1,838
      Latest: MFJ-1708B jumpers 3 and 4 K1VW, Aug 2, 2020 at 8:46 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,385
      Messages:
      17,869
      Latest: 2 Radios, 1 mic KA3NAM, Aug 1, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      5,351
      Messages:
      66,163
      Latest: Drake TR-4C semi break-in hold time G3YRO, Aug 3, 2020 at 9:12 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,453
      Messages:
      41,044
      Latest: Choosing Transistors is Bewildering KX4OM, Aug 2, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      5,979
      Messages:
      41,472
      Latest: FT818, puts out too much RF power N9LCD, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,586
      Messages:
      55,898
      Latest: ACOM 1200s PAM HV Too Low OH2MDN, Aug 3, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,712
      Messages:
      23,298
      Latest: WSJT-X vs JTDX - which is better? KQ0J, Aug 1, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,311
      Messages:
      22,256
      Latest: Need help choosing a mobile rig! KB0MNM, Aug 2, 2020 at 11:34 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,642
      Messages:
      26,937
      Latest: WXtoIMG Volume consataly chnages VE3CGA, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:19 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Latest: 630 Meter transmitter only kit? KE4LH, Jul 19, 2020
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      852
      Messages:
      11,075
      Latest: 25 watt ht W0MSN, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:02 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      567
      Messages:
      3,398
      Latest: Echolink 2.0.9089 transmit will not release KM4USC, Aug 1, 2020 at 11:33 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      492
      Latest: Overheating issue N6YWU, Jul 2, 2020
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
      48,770
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Skookum Logger - No Serial Pane K7GQ, Aug 1, 2020 at 8:25 PM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      3,183
      Messages:
      17,031
      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: TQSL does not like ANY date, KN6JVS, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:32 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      2,077
      Messages:
      13,658
      Latest: (for owners) What to buy: FT-DX101D, TS-890S or IC-7610? BG4NMT, Aug 2, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      Messages:
      17,635
      Latest: upload to LOTW KR2W, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      837
      Latest: One Question and On Suggestion KJ5T, Jul 21, 2020
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      721
      Latest: Rejected Filter W1DQ, Aug 2, 2020 at 5:01 PM
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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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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Aug 2, 2020 at 8:31 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,430
      Messages:
      3,454
      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-08-01 - 58 new QRZ, Aug 2, 2020 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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      2,018
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need WAS on 12 meters CW W4XK, Jul 31, 2020 at 2:22 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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      8,734
      Latest: 1x2 or 2x1 call signs via vanity application: How hard? KU4X, Aug 2, 2020 at 6:26 PM
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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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      179
      Messages:
      620
      Latest: Flame suit & pop-corn , ARRL ? & answers N0TZU, Aug 2, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      286
      Latest: VE Test Session, Rockingham. NC N4AWP, Aug 1, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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  8. 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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      8,700
      Messages:
      38,637
      Latest: Please add my call sign into database EB1BSV, Aug 3, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,242
      Messages:
      26,773
      Latest: Need to change my user name EB1BSV, Aug 1, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      171
      Messages:
      555
      Latest: Microsoft Access Database access to XML Data K1SZO, Jun 14, 2020
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Messages:
      1,699
      Latest: ***BIENVENIDOS*** EB1BSV, Jul 25, 2020
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      126
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: test k-n-u K9ASE, Jul 29, 2020 at 1:20 PM
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