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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:
      12,383
      Messages:
      271,530
      Latest: Build your own DX Commander Multifan Vertical Antenna W5CJA, Jul 25, 2021 at 3:29 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
      Discussions:
      668
      Messages:
      2,230
      Latest: The History Guy: The Most Important Invention of the 20th Century W7UUU, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:58 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      2,252
      Messages:
      8,888
      Latest: Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) Linkedin Group KB6QXM, Jul 24, 2021 at 10:04 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      10,288
      Messages:
      20,972
      Latest: W1AW/KL7 KE4MIQ, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:33 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
      Discussions:
      2,706
      Messages:
      4,768
      Latest: South Jersey Gloucester County ARC (GCARC) Hamfest - 9/12/21 Mullica Hill, NJ KD2AZI, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:48 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      220
      Messages:
      876
      Latest: KARS FEST -- PEOTONE W9WQA, Jul 21, 2021 at 6:54 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,396
      Messages:
      13,034
      Latest: SP3FYM HENRYK KARWOWSKI SILENT KEY DJ0AJ, Jul 25, 2021 at 3:25 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
      Discussions:
      40,672
      Messages:
      1,247,994
      Latest: Latest ARRL Emcomm Subterfuge K0IDT, Jul 25, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      362
      Messages:
      16,802
      Latest: The Spy, Eli Cohen SA6CKE, Jul 25, 2021 at 6:16 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
      Discussions:
      1,591
      Messages:
      23,216
      Latest: The Official DX "ATNO" thread KP4SX, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:53 PM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      731
      Messages:
      7,588
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: 2009 Doge Journey emitting a signal on 144.390 mhz KK9W, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:58 AM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      677
      Messages:
      6,957
      Latest: Go box RF power amp KC7JNJ, Jul 11, 2021
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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 at 11:54 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      1,234
      Messages:
      23,380
      Latest: Heads Up - VIBROPLEX / BUG Aficinados K1LKP, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:40 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      48
      Messages:
      436
      Latest: greetings 2E0NYH, Jul 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      637
      Messages:
      9,902
      Latest: Radius bend on LMR400 coax, in a bag? K5TSK, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:24 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
      Discussions:
      169
      Messages:
      2,687
      Latest: POTA and WWFF shared parks KD1JT, Jul 22, 2021 at 11:17 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
      Discussions:
      57,109
      Messages:
      544,062
      Latest: CW Reception Question KS2G, Jul 25, 2021 at 5:21 AM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      219
      Latest: Homebrew Female T-Adapter for F-Type Coax Connectors W9JEF, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:46 AM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      21,643
      Messages:
      294,847
      Latest: Drooping ends on multi band doublet RW4HFN, Jul 25, 2021 at 5:35 AM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      375
      Messages:
      3,333
      Latest: How effective is diversity reception at extracting signals in high RFI environments? N2DTS, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:07 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,584
      Messages:
      19,419
      Latest: Circular Microphone CBC “Foster” now Aviator KA9JLM, Jul 24, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      189
      Messages:
      1,632
      Latest: WSJT-X Setup for an FT-8800 W4ATX, Jul 25, 2021 at 12:00 AM
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    7. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      5,848
      Messages:
      72,943
      Latest: HRO-60 Restoration: Need Advice KW4H, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      977
      Messages:
      22,150
      Latest: UREI BL-40 Modulimiter K4KYV, Jul 24, 2021 at 12:15 AM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,667
      Messages:
      44,045
      Latest: Reading data sheets for fun and profit KL7AJ, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:46 PM
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    10. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,365
      Messages:
      44,958
      Latest: IC-706MKII (not G) Help me undo this modification KA5IPF, Jul 25, 2021 at 1:48 AM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      4,024
      Messages:
      62,182
      Latest: Blowing transistors when biasing amp KM3F, Jul 25, 2021 at 5:19 AM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,926
      Messages:
      25,417
      Latest: LanLink, PK232, with FTdx3000 KB0MNM, Jul 24, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,464
      Messages:
      23,965
      Latest: Dashcam RFI N0XVZ, Jul 24, 2021 at 8:25 PM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      3,031
      Messages:
      30,243
      Latest: Yet another AMSAT fail? WE4B, Jul 25, 2021 at 6:12 AM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
      67
      Messages:
      908
      Latest: broken UTC Database Amateur Notification Process KJ7ZII, Jul 21, 2021 at 9:51 PM
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      991
      Messages:
      13,188
      Latest: MD380 DMR Radio Problem KG5ZID, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:52 PM
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    17. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      609
      Messages:
      3,625
      Latest: EchoLink No Audio But Only If I Connect To Other Nodes W3UWU, Jul 22, 2021 at 6:32 PM
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      72
      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
      Discussions:
      4,012
      Messages:
      49,892
      Latest: Getting your LyX in N0NB, Jul 25, 2021 at 4:19 AM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      238
      Messages:
      1,783
      Latest: Logging Software for Mac K3DCW, Jul 21, 2021 at 11:18 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      3,445
      Messages:
      18,597
      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: HRD Logbook Bulk Edit WA4MIT, Jul 24, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
      Discussions:
      2,114
      Messages:
      14,073
      Latest: Kenwood TS-590SG 6M birdies W2GIW, Jul 22, 2021 at 7:39 PM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
      Discussions:
      10
      Messages:
      51
      Latest: Yaesu FT-DX 10 3D prints KX2U, Jul 12, 2021
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    2. Arduino Playground

      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      39
      Latest: ESP32-CAM as a Satellite Antenna CAM VE3CGA, Jul 11, 2021
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      9
      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
      Discussions:
      5,418
      Messages:
      22,150
      Latest: Entering IOTA Reference GM4NSZ, Jul 24, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
      Discussions:
      197
      Messages:
      1,053
      Latest: How is it? D1M qrz award TA7AOF, Jul 24, 2021 at 12:45 PM
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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
      Discussions:
      3,172
      Messages:
      3,270
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,787
      Messages:
      3,814
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-07-23 - 50 new QRZ, Jul 24, 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:
      2,118
      Messages:
      7,660
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: RI Needed on 10m FT8 N1MJF, Jul 24, 2021 at 1:36 PM
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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:
      935
      Messages:
      9,166
      Latest: The wait for a Tech license is unnecessary WE4E, Jul 6, 2021
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      223
      Messages:
      704
      Latest: CFO CLUB......... HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE K1LKP, Jul 24, 2021 at 9:28 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
      Discussions:
      155
      Messages:
      380
      Latest: Question about license requirements after leaving the Army. KO4ESA, Jul 19, 2021 at 12:06 AM
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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.
      Discussions:
      19,239
      Messages:
      82,363
      Latest: PLEASE ADD ME TO THE DATABASE - BG2COQ" BG2COQ, Jul 25, 2021 at 6:13 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,912
      Messages:
      29,573
      Latest: Can Admin contact me please KO4ESA, Jul 24, 2021 at 2:09 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      196
      Messages:
      610
      Latest: Update a record field OE4KSF, Jul 14, 2021
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      591
      Messages:
      1,903
      Latest: Cambiar a mi nuevo indicativo CE4COQ, Jul 24, 2021 at 1:23 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      73
      Messages:
      220
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Another photo upload test W4KJG, Jul 22, 2021 at 2:50 AM
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