QRZ Forums

ad: L-HROutlet
ad: l-rl
ad: L-rfparts
ad: Subscribe
ad: l-gcopper

  1. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      9,458
      Messages:
      204,061
      Latest: George Politzi K2ZZ SK Age 65 Mr Radio Oasis KC9WDV, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:18 PM
      RSS

    2. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,602
      Messages:
      5,488
      Latest: new 630 meter band W5KUB, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:01 PM
      RSS

    3. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      7,669
      Messages:
      15,667
      Latest: Esperanto konkurso 2017 JI1WCL, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:21 PM
      RSS

    4. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
      Discussions:
      2,334
      Messages:
      3,844
      Latest: Cleveland Hamfest (estate sale) K2HAT, Sep 24, 2017 at 1:35 AM
      RSS

    5. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      140
      Messages:
      490
      Latest: Sept 16, 2017 West Windsor, NJ Delaware Valley Radio Assoc. Hamfest WA2CWA, Sep 20, 2017 at 2:23 AM
      RSS

    6. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      3,935
      Messages:
      6,789
      Latest: W4VS is a SK KI4AAU, Sep 23, 2017 at 2:29 PM
      RSS

  2. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
      Discussions:
      185,234
      Messages:
      394,532
      Latest: DRAKE R4 RECEIVER VERY NICE COPPER K9DTC, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:23 PM
      RSS

    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      919
      Messages:
      3,047
      Latest: Looking for a cheap alternative to the OEM USB CT-62 cable N6ALT, Sep 24, 2017 at 9:12 PM
      RSS

    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      11,511
      Messages:
      20,009
      Latest: GALAXY DX-99V W9IO, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:08 AM
      RSS

    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
      Discussions:
      5,598
      Messages:
      9,581
      Latest: AE1CT-Up to his old games N3AB, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:00 AM
      RSS

    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,209
      Messages:
      6,219
      Latest: ALERT NEW SCAM CX1TH, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:53 PM
      RSS

  3. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
      Discussions:
      32,367
      Messages:
      903,294
      Latest: We seem to discount our value in disaster assistance on this forum and that's not right. K1VSK, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:22 PM
      RSS

    2. Rag Chew Central II

      Discussions:
      2,944
      Messages:
      112,606
      Latest: Changed my Avatar today WD0BCT, Dec 5, 2016
      RSS

    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      65
      Messages:
      185
      Latest: QRZ landed in VK- land! VK4AS, Aug 17, 2017
      RSS

    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,150
      Messages:
      17,304
      Latest: Is the U.S. considered DX to other countries? K2CQW, Sep 24, 2017 at 3:01 AM
      RSS

    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      404
      Messages:
      3,769
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Transit through China with a radio WA7WJR, Sep 24, 2017 at 6:50 PM
      RSS

    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      637
      Messages:
      6,660
      Latest: Youth Roll call WE4B, Sep 21, 2017 at 4:01 AM
      RSS

    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      267
      Messages:
      8,863
      Latest: How do *you* close a QSO? N2EY, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:41 PM
      RSS

    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      318
      Messages:
      6,201
      Latest: Going to try my first SKCC 2 hour sprint Tuesday.. any tips or advice KQ4MM, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:51 PM
      RSS

    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      22
      Messages:
      289
      Latest: Hello from the UK N6QIC, Sep 12, 2017
      RSS

    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      195
      Messages:
      2,470
      Latest: What QRP Operating Today? KD8ZM, Sep 24, 2017 at 7:15 PM
      RSS

    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
      Discussions:
      45
      Messages:
      655
      Latest: The solar cycle trough: Are we there yet? (and why it doesn't really matter) W1VT, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:11 AM
      RSS

    12. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      415
      Messages:
      8,929
      Latest: FCC Technological Advisory Council Investigating Technical Regulations WA3VJB, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:02 PM
      RSS

  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:
      50,811
      Messages:
      470,954
      Latest: Are There 90-degree, 6-Pin Connectors for Radio Power Connection? KA9JLM, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:22 PM
      RSS

    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      15,320
      Messages:
      192,730
      Latest: Yagi spacing on tower KW4GT, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:25 PM
      RSS

    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      1,974
      Messages:
      14,043
      Latest: CB is beating hams again ND6M, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:54 PM
      RSS

    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,001
      Messages:
      44,876
      Latest: Collins KWM-2 inductor questions... KK6IYM, Sep 25, 2017 at 5:47 AM
      RSS

    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      2,791
      Messages:
      32,526
      Latest: Ham Nation Pine Board Project discussion K9JWP, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:42 AM
      RSS

    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      4,911
      Messages:
      31,544
      Latest: Need power post connectors for Astron RS-12 power supply KG7SWP, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:24 PM
      RSS

    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      2,603
      Messages:
      38,131
      Latest: 3CX800A7 AI3V, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:56 PM
      RSS

    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      1,953
      Messages:
      15,925
      Latest: PSK31 What's going on KG4KAH, Sep 25, 2017 at 10:32 AM
      RSS

    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      1,910
      Messages:
      18,009
      Latest: Screwdriver question W5DXP, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:24 PM
      RSS

    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
      Discussions:
      1,704
      Messages:
      16,044
      Latest: Falconsat? K3RLD, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:38 PM
      RSS

    11. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      471
      Messages:
      6,264
      Latest: 900MHz is it getting worse or the same? W3IHM, Sep 25, 2017 at 5:24 AM
      RSS

    12. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      492
      Messages:
      2,894
      Latest: ALL Simplex users, Echolink, IRLP node operators, etc., PLEASE READ KQ0J, Sep 14, 2017
      RSS

    13. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      48
      Messages:
      347
      Latest: Stupid RPi tricks KE4HTS, Sep 24, 2017 at 12:50 AM
      RSS

    14. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,464
      Messages:
      41,562
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: XP activation KF5RRF, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:20 PM
      RSS

    15. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      2,568
      Messages:
      13,625
      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: WSJT-X on LSB? NK7Z, Sep 25, 2017 at 12:24 PM
      RSS

    16. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      1,912
      Messages:
      12,321
      Latest: Yaesu FT2DR W4EGE, Sep 20, 2017 at 10:15 PM
      RSS

  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,270
      Messages:
      12,600
      Latest: Alternate QTH (Summer/Vacation Home) KZ3L, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:53 PM
      RSS

    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
      Discussions:
      87
      Messages:
      451
      Latest: ********** AIR AMBULANCE AWARD ******** AA7EJ, Sep 7, 2017
      RSS

    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
      Discussions:
      164
      Messages:
      529
      Latest: DXCC Leagues W1DQ, Aug 3, 2017
      RSS

  6. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
      Discussions:
      1,977
      Messages:
      2,009
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2017-09-24 QRZ, Sep 24, 2017 at 5:02 PM
      RSS

    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
      Discussions:
      2,394
      Messages:
      2,405
      Latest: DX Updates for 2017-09-23 - 44 new QRZ, Sep 24, 2017 at 10:30 AM
      RSS

  7. Amateur Radio Resources

    Find clubs, licensing information, and make on-air friends!

    1. SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Setup a contact, roundtable, or contest here!
      Discussions:
      1,762
      Messages:
      6,580
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Hello need for WAS 17m 10m 12m DH4JQ, Sep 23, 2017 at 2:41 PM
      RSS

    2. Becoming an Amateur Radio Operator/Upgrading Privi

      A place to ask questions about joining amateur radio, or expanding your horizons!
      Discussions:
      831
      Messages:
      8,021
      Latest: Online Ham Radio Technician Class Course KD2EOM, Sep 14, 2017
      RSS

    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      151
      Messages:
      340
      Latest: Why the Lack of Web Presense/Responsiveness for Ham Radio Clubs? AE1N, Sep 21, 2017 at 1:11 AM
      RSS

    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
      Discussions:
      130
      Messages:
      234
      Latest: Testing near Charles Town WV N6QIC, Sep 21, 2017 at 7:45 PM
      RSS

  8. QRZ Community, Database Helpers, and Info

    Database Listing Help, Resources, Rules, and Information

    1. QRZ.COM Callsign Database Helpers

      Assistance with getting your callsign into the database, and making changes
      Discussions:
      2,048
      Messages:
      7,419
      Latest: please add my callsign, thank you YC3OWD, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:15 PM
      RSS

    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,072
      Messages:
      20,964
      Latest: winlink setup N6QIC, Sep 25, 2017 at 3:04 AM
      RSS

    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      126
      Messages:
      381
      Latest: how can i send again message to users to confirm QSO?? SV2SBE, Aug 28, 2017
      RSS

    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      427
      Messages:
      1,206
      Latest: Consulta EB1BSV, Sep 24, 2017 at 12:03 AM
      RSS

    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      56
      Messages:
      254
      Latest: test W9JEF, Sep 18, 2017
      RSS