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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum

  2. The QRZ 25th Anniversary Trivia Sweepstakes Prizes

    A description of prizes for the 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes
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    10
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    96
    Latest: ICOM IC-7610 HF/50Mhz All Mode Transciever W2NER, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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  3. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
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      10,212
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      223,416
      Latest: Everything you know about dipole (calculators) is wrong ... WA7PRC, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      157
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      483
      Latest: Custom Coax Cables for Your Station WA7PRC, Oct 14, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,822
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      6,829
      Latest: Ham radio license tag art WF7BSR, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:35 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      8,530
      Messages:
      17,137
      Latest: School Club Roundup is This Week! KS2G, Oct 16, 2018 at 2:05 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,433
      Messages:
      4,083
      Latest: Thank you, RSGB! KL7AJ, Oct 13, 2018 at 5:49 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      163
      Messages:
      613
      Latest: Sad Hamfest this year KB4QAA, Oct 14, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      4,558
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      8,025
      Latest: W9DWP PAUL DUMDIE, SK EAST DUNDEE, IL 60118 USA NN1N, Oct 16, 2018 at 12:55 AM
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  4. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
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      204,201
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      456,263
      Latest: Icom IC-7610 100watt HF/50MHz SDR Transceiver KF6POG, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:30 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,117
      Messages:
      3,879
      Latest: 100% REFURBISHED/TESTED GOOD VACUUM TUBES KA9JLM, Oct 14, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,275
      Messages:
      21,721
      Latest: For Sale- TYT MD-2017 Handi-Talkie Brand New K5SW, Oct 16, 2018 at 5:25 AM
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    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
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      5,955
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      10,912
      Latest: Active Scammer Alert KA2FIR, Oct 14, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,394
      Messages:
      7,783
      Latest: ALERT: RESPECTED HAM IS A SCAMMER. WD4ED, Oct 16, 2018 at 4:46 AM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      142
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      1,210
      Latest: Photo with call sign rule? WB0MPB, Oct 15, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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  5. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
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      1,018,381
      Latest: Hams Providing EmComm in Devastated Panama City, FL K0IDT, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      73
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      208
      Latest: Vancouver Washington, USA W7TRD, Oct 8, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,294
      Messages:
      19,013
      Latest: I sure wish SV2ASP/A had an online log. KP4SX, Oct 16, 2018 at 1:20 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      472
      Messages:
      4,675
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Semi rare car G3YRO, Oct 14, 2018 at 2:35 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      656
      Messages:
      6,740
      Latest: Youth Roll call KE8JNU, Oct 1, 2018
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      284
      Messages:
      9,372
      Latest: Why Don't You Have a Tower ? WD4IGX, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Messages:
      9,832
      Latest: Was Eliminating Morse Code Requirement Bad Idea? KJ4VTH, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:24 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      26
      Messages:
      325
      Latest: Hello YL's- I'm Lisa (the second one I guess) MI6GHA, Sep 11, 2018
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      314
      Messages:
      4,582
      Latest: Calculations for smaller unun WN1MB, Oct 16, 2018 at 1:14 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      1,131
      Latest: HF Memories N4MTB, Oct 11, 2018 at 10:06 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      14,245
      Latest: AM Activity Now! W2WDX, Oct 16, 2018 at 5:08 AM
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  6. 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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      52,293
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      488,382
      Latest: Multimeter repair tips 9H1FQ, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:26 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,032
      Messages:
      216,765
      Latest: Stainless steel cable for antenna wire? VK6CS, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,122
      Messages:
      15,453
      Latest: How to use a center channel speaker for HF? KV6O, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:08 AM
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    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      4,505
      Messages:
      52,982
      Latest: Converting Old Japanese Yaesus to work in America KI7WQH, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      Messages:
      35,876
      Latest: Superhet Radio Theory - Design N6SAW, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      5,284
      Messages:
      35,405
      Latest: So, what's the trick? (removing a SMA nut from a Yaesu VX-6R) KB1YFD, Oct 16, 2018 at 1:58 AM
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    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Messages:
      44,358
      Latest: Help with restoring and updated Heath HL-2200 W2WDX, Oct 16, 2018 at 4:52 AM
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    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      Messages:
      19,162
      Latest: WSJT-X, Icom ic-718, Signalink - error help request YD0PGF, Oct 16, 2018 at 4:53 AM
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    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      Messages:
      19,658
      Latest: 160m mobile near ocean, radials KB4QAA, Oct 16, 2018 at 5:52 AM
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    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,103
      Messages:
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      Latest: What is Spin Modulation? W6RZ, Oct 15, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    11. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      519
      Latest: Has anyone tried the IC-7300 Wide Band modification for 630m transmit? W7UUU, Oct 14, 2018 at 11:06 PM
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    12. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      615
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      8,197
      Latest: VHF lowband to 10m FM K8JD, Oct 15, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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    13. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      518
      Messages:
      3,090
      Latest: Echolink not connecting via smartphone/ PC ok ZS6SP, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    14. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      397
      Latest: SDR Help KE5MC, Oct 3, 2018
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    15. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,706
      Messages:
      44,299
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Windows 10 using up my mobile data KA9JLM, Oct 15, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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    16. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
      15,263
      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: FlDigi not following radio AC2MM, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:04 AM
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    17. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      12,707
      Latest: 2m & 70cm base station recommendations AG6QR, Oct 15, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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  7. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,649
      Messages:
      14,187
      Latest: problem range date 9M4CJS KJ4VTH, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:53 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      526
      Latest: World Radio Friendship Award Question please... W1DQ, Sep 25, 2018
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      191
      Messages:
      621
      Latest: Experiments 9H1FQ, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM
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  8. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
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      2,359
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2018-10-15 QRZ, Oct 15, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      2,780
      Messages:
      2,796
      Latest: DX Updates for 2018-10-14 - 42 new QRZ, Oct 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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  9. 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:
      6,876
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Try 60M FT8 K6CRC, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:08 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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      862
      Messages:
      8,369
      Latest: Going for the big E! N4JNW, Oct 13, 2018 at 5:42 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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      158
      Messages:
      391
      Latest: Support Group for Club Officials K3UJ, Oct 12, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      138
      Messages:
      251
      Latest: VE Test Session Rockingham, NC N4AWP, May 28, 2018
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  10. 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
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      Messages:
      29,136
      Latest: Please add me to the database LCOBLENTZ3, Oct 16, 2018 at 3:23 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,451
      Messages:
      22,831
      Latest: Yellow Stars W9KMK, Oct 15, 2018 at 7:40 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      141
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: XML Logbook Data Subscription ZS6ANT, Oct 12, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      494
      Messages:
      1,342
      Latest: pregunta sobre mr. Vlad Lambrianov UA6JD EB1BSV, Sep 23, 2018
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      22
      Messages:
      89
      Latest: This is a test W9JEF, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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