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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: Arecibo Observatory to be Demolished NP3FS, Nov 29, 2020 at 11:02 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      1,291
      Latest: Retevis RT73 test EA3HSL, Nov 27, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,159
      Messages:
      8,459
      Latest: Amateur Radio Testing NNJ WO2W, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,904
      Messages:
      19,894
      Latest: Results of Russian WW Digital Contest 2020 RK3DSW, Nov 29, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,637
      Messages:
      4,545
      Latest: QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo returns in March 2021 4Z1UG, Nov 16, 2020
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      212
      Messages:
      800
      Latest: Bedford, IN Hoosier Hills hamfest K9ZF, Nov 21, 2020
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,841
      Messages:
      11,529
      Latest: KI6GHI - James "Jim" A. Enos - SK July 29, 2020 AC6EG, Nov 29, 2020 at 7:28 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
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      Latest: dx SPOTTING PAGE RUINED VK4HAT, Nov 29, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      168
      Messages:
      9,083
      Latest: Mysterious monolith discovered in Utah... WZ7U, Nov 29, 2020 at 6:45 AM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      78
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      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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      1,522
      Messages:
      22,429
      Latest: What a difference sunspots make :) KQ0J, Nov 27, 2020 at 6:22 PM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      651
      Messages:
      6,670
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: RV BPQ32 Node Stack WQ6N, Nov 26, 2020 at 8:57 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      671
      Messages:
      6,876
      Latest: School Science Fair Project. Help Wanted! KC5AKB, Nov 28, 2020 at 6:41 AM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      311
      Messages:
      10,536
      Latest: Why 1x2 or 2x1 ? W7UUU, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:12 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      995
      Messages:
      19,056
      Latest: Your opinion to learn CW the easiest pls W7TCT, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:08 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      Messages:
      402
      Latest: Ladies club? KJ5T, Nov 15, 2020
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Messages:
      8,061
      Latest: Elecraft KX2 KI4POT, Nov 29, 2020 at 3:45 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      142
      Messages:
      2,050
      Latest: Help: DX Spider Filtering K5JSG, Nov 26, 2020 at 4:23 AM
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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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      Latest: Modern Anode choke and P-circuit UB6WAX, Nov 29, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      20,201
      Messages:
      272,534
      Latest: Antenna for Christmas gift... WA4SIX, Nov 29, 2020 at 10:32 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      276
      Messages:
      2,281
      Latest: RTL-SDR master clock oscillator "deep dive" N6YWU, Nov 28, 2020 at 7:40 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,444
      Messages:
      18,323
      Latest: Using a Raspberry Pi as DSP? KF5RRF, Nov 29, 2020 at 3:50 AM
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    5. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      209
      Latest: FTM-100DR problem getting into WIRES-X mode W9ITU, Nov 29, 2020 at 3:17 AM
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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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      5,472
      Messages:
      68,067
      Latest: Rat Rod Radio AC0OB, Nov 29, 2020 at 2:50 AM
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    7. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,518
      Messages:
      42,027
      Latest: PCB Milling Skill Acquired! N5HXR, Nov 29, 2020 at 2:01 AM
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    8. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,109
      Messages:
      42,533
      Latest: Icom IC-751; How to Disconnect Ribbon Cables Safely WA4ZYN, Nov 28, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    9. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,728
      Messages:
      57,889
      Latest: Mirage B5016G amp output NJ1S, Nov 29, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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    10. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,764
      Messages:
      23,797
      Latest: 40m FT4 frequency W7UUU, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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    11. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,357
      Messages:
      22,817
      Latest: Background Static During Receive Only COULTE21, Nov 27, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    12. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,756
      Messages:
      27,988
      Latest: AZ/EL Antenna Build AB6RF, Nov 29, 2020 at 1:15 AM
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    13. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Latest: My thoughts on MF and LF. W9XMT, Nov 21, 2020
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    14. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      11,774
      Latest: 146.52 FM K6GBW, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:01 AM
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    15. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      580
      Messages:
      3,476
      Latest: Echolink Full Database KA9JLM, Nov 27, 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    16. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      498
      Latest: Overheating issue KJ7OMD, Nov 6, 2020
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    17. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,915
      Messages:
      48,185
      Latest: Problems with Win10 Nov 10 security update and RIGblaster P&P K8HIT, Nov 28, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    18. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      196
      Messages:
      1,408
      Latest: SDR apps accelerated for Apple Silicon Macs K3DCW, Nov 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    19. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
      17,406
      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: FT-757GXII FLRIG or FLDIGI? KG4UDW, Nov 28, 2020 at 11:03 PM
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    20. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      911
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      20,941
      Latest: Here is what Happens When... K5UJ, Nov 29, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    21. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,085
      Messages:
      13,747
      Latest: Ameritron ALS-606/s N0ORQ, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:45 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:
      18,780
      Latest: The end date for this logbook has passed // can't fixed PLEASE HELP ZL1OGX, Nov 29, 2020 at 4:54 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      884
      Latest: Confirmations ZS5TC, Nov 29, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Automatic download from LoTW. ZS6J, Nov 26, 2020 at 8:28 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, Nov 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      3,574
      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-11-27 - 71 new QRZ, Nov 28, 2020 at 9:31 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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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Utah KA8MNP, Nov 28, 2020 at 12:08 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:
      911
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      8,807
      Latest: Online Class for Upgrade to Extra? KK9W, Nov 26, 2020 at 6:31 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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      182
      Messages:
      634
      Latest: Farnborough and District Radio Society G8EAD, Nov 26, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      308
      Latest: Testing Session in SW Michigan - 11/14/2020 AD8BU, Nov 5, 2020
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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.
      Discussions:
      12,203
      Messages:
      52,953
      Latest: Добавьте, пожалуйста позывной R4HHV R4HHV, Nov 29, 2020 at 11:09 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,447
      Messages:
      27,562
      Latest: Move thread to diff forum? WB2LBV, Nov 29, 2020 at 11:10 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      175
      Messages:
      563
      Latest: How to extract 1550 QSO specific information VE2PTB, Nov 15, 2020
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      556
      Messages:
      1,745
      Latest: Subir QSO en archivo .ADI CA1LVZ, Oct 27, 2020
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      162
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Thread tools AA7BQ, Nov 24, 2020 at 1:58 AM
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