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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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      12,200
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      Latest: Amateur Radio Newsline headlines for Ham Nation. April 14, 2021. W1YW, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:54 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      571
      Messages:
      1,549
      Latest: Letter to the ARRL... by W6LG - Jim Heath Youtube Elmer KI4ZUQ, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,227
      Messages:
      8,742
      Latest: Great 10 meter openings Saturday morning 8:00am on N4RBZ, Apr 19, 2021 at 7:40 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,152
      Messages:
      20,532
      Latest: Should the 13 Colonies special event, include the 14th colony? K2WPM, Apr 19, 2021 at 11:23 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,666
      Messages:
      4,654
      Latest: Mobile AL TAILGATOR! - the BIG one! KK4NSF, Apr 19, 2021 at 11:00 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      214
      Messages:
      841
      Latest: Sorry, No NEAR-Fests this Year..... W1RC, Apr 18, 2021 at 12:09 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,192
      Messages:
      12,469
      Latest: Henry Allen Stange - WA6RXZ KB5AG, Apr 19, 2021 at 9:40 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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      40,305
      Messages:
      1,230,469
      Latest: Help me date this very old W7DK club Field Day film! WB2WIK, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:51 AM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      277
      Messages:
      13,440
      Latest: Some bird-brain won't let me finish taking down the Christmas lights KQ9J, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:53 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
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      1,560
      Messages:
      22,846
      Latest: Anyone received the 7Q7RU QSL yet? S51DI, Apr 19, 2021 at 8:40 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      700
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      7,232
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: What was you longest distance OSO? Can you beat mine? WB8VLC, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:53 AM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      6,926
      Latest: Radio Needed DO1JML, Apr 19, 2021 at 10:32 PM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      320
      Messages:
      10,940
      Latest: Why Don't You Have a Tower ? WD0BCT, Apr 18, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,158
      Messages:
      21,974
      Latest: How did you radio today? (CW edition) PU2OZT, Apr 19, 2021 at 10:41 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      40
      Messages:
      402
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? W7UUU, Apr 15, 2021 at 7:05 PM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      595
      Messages:
      9,162
      Latest: What QRP Operating Today? KI4POT, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:00 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
      2,347
      Latest: profanity in place names KI5WW, Apr 19, 2021 at 12:26 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:
      56,591
      Messages:
      537,953
      Latest: CTCSS, DCS, Reverse Burst K7JEM, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:37 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      21,073
      Messages:
      286,279
      Latest: Stabilizing a Rebar Cage KP4SX, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:55 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      3,009
      Latest: airspy hf + discovery N6YWU, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:46 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,521
      Messages:
      18,986
      Latest: Adding A Condenser Mike To Kenwood TS 940 - Need Help Please K5FRH, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:20 PM
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    5. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      144
      Messages:
      1,082
      Latest: New to Ham...dmr,dstar,fusion... WA1YHO, Apr 18, 2021 at 11:12 PM
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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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      5,701
      Messages:
      71,162
      Latest: Heathkit DX-40 with Mic Gain, PTT, and other Mods W0GSQ, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:42 AM
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    7. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      959
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      21,771
      Latest: Gonset GSB-100 Modulation Transformer KD4HLV, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:54 AM
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    8. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,617
      Messages:
      43,375
      Latest: Adding panadapter with Iface ? WA4SIX, Apr 19, 2021 at 10:18 PM
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    9. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,278
      Messages:
      44,299
      Latest: Yaesu 101 zd Processor problem. LW1DSM, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:46 AM
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    10. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,918
      Messages:
      60,726
      Latest: Acom 1500 - 4cx1000 to 4cx1500 W1QJ, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:31 AM
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    11. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,865
      Messages:
      24,754
      Latest: Windows update strikes again! K6CLS, Apr 19, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    12. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,418
      Messages:
      23,495
      Latest: FT 991 Battery Meter PA5COR, Apr 19, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    13. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,924
      Messages:
      29,473
      Latest: AMSAT proposed Bylaw Changes K6LCS, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:41 AM
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    14. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: My thoughts on MF and LF. N1IPU, Mar 10, 2021
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    15. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Messages:
      12,489
      Latest: 6m beacon K8MMM off frequency? KE8OKM, Apr 19, 2021 at 2:42 PM
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    16. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      597
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      3,573
      Latest: MB7AXY-L can’t connect time out KA9JLM, Apr 17, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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    17. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      510
      Latest: Stupid RPi tricks KY4GD, Apr 4, 2021
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    18. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,977
      Messages:
      49,150
      Latest: Salvaged computer part: what is it? WF7A, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:32 AM
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    19. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      225
      Messages:
      1,652
      Latest: USB connection from FT991A to new MacBook Pro RUMlogNG question?? KG2RG, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:27 AM
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    20. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
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      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: WSJT-X / JTAlert TX / TX Issue W2VQY, Apr 19, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,100
      Messages:
      13,938
      Latest: Yaesu FT3DR review KD1JL, Apr 17, 2021 at 2:44 AM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      24
      Latest: icom ic-705 power pole connector KD9CKB, Apr 14, 2021 at 8:52 PM
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    2. Arduino Playground

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      15
      Latest: ESP32 project VE3CGA, Apr 17, 2021 at 1:16 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      9
      Latest: The MegaTree has supporting characters AB3WX, Apr 18, 2021 at 8:56 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      5,121
      Messages:
      20,985
      Latest: Contacts logged by others are not showing up in my log N2OTY, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:37 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      990
      Latest: World Award. UK listed as 'England' KP4SX, Apr 19, 2021 at 10:21 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      807
      Latest: Feature Request - Return user to requested page post login when login is required KK4LGZ, Apr 12, 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
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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Apr 19, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,691
      Messages:
      3,718
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-04-18 - 92 new QRZ, Apr 19, 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!
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      2,095
      Messages:
      7,613
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Looking for VK8 contacts N6PAT, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:37 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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      9,082
      Latest: Scheduled test, Wanted to buy radio and wanted advice. NM7G, Apr 17, 2021 at 6:01 AM
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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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      203
      Messages:
      674
      Latest: UPDATE TO THE LIST OF CFO MEMBERS WHO ARE ALSO CW OPS MEMBERS K1LKP, Apr 5, 2021
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      332
      Latest: Question about license requirements after leaving the Army. W5WN, Apr 20, 2021 at 12:54 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:
      16,658
      Messages:
      72,165
      Latest: Please add my callsign LZ1VOT, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:13 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,745
      Messages:
      28,833
      Latest: Post QSO to QRZ from Grid Tracker AJ4GQ, Apr 20, 2021 at 1:40 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      190
      Messages:
      591
      Latest: How to correct CQ and ITU Zone Numbers? N6DSC, Apr 17, 2021 at 4:30 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      570
      Messages:
      1,813
      Latest: Cambiar a mi nuevo indicativo EB1BSV, Apr 19, 2021 at 7:55 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      202
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: test W9JEF, Mar 23, 2021
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