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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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      241,903
      Latest: Live Amateur Radio Satellite Demo was Conducted for Physics Students at Rajkot (Gujarat) INDIA VU2EXP, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:06 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      311
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      915
      Latest: Video on dressing appropriately for portable ham radio KL7KN, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,998
      Messages:
      7,718
      Latest: The first Zedders Round Table event W7UUU, Dec 7, 2019 at 4:22 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,332
      Messages:
      18,540
      Latest: A5B A50BOC A50BPC Bhutan 4L5A, Dec 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,549
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      Latest: Stone Mountain Hamfest Nov 2ed & 3rd. Georgia ARRL State Convention NHAPHO247, Dec 7, 2019 at 2:31 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      187
      Messages:
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      Latest: AZ Hamfest Season Videos WB7X, Dec 4, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      5,212
      Messages:
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      Latest: F2XR , Jacques , SK. F4BYF, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:37 PM
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  3. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
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      224,656
      Messages:
      522,284
      Latest: If you are ID VERIFIED, DO NOT TURN OFF your "2nd Factor Authentication"!! W7UUU, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,312
      Messages:
      4,879
      Latest: High Quality Ham/SWL/3-19mhz 80-17m Magnetic Loop Antenna KK6QMS, Dec 6, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      13,024
      Messages:
      23,361
      Latest: RADIO SHACK DX-392 AM-FM-SHORTWAVE W/BFO WB9CTP, Dec 7, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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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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      6,298
      Messages:
      11,468
      Latest: KD9MRC - Five stars! KV4JW, Dec 6, 2019 at 10:07 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,562
      Messages:
      9,863
      Latest: Someone posing as Karl Doody VE6KDX warning! N0TZU, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:25 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      361
      Messages:
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      Latest: Question regarding replies to ads..... KA9JLM, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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  4. 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: Old Radio Magazine Christmas Ads WA4CZD, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      76
      Messages:
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      Latest: Just got the sticker! BI1GHP, Nov 27, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,412
      Messages:
      20,792
      Latest: The Official DX "ATNO" thread N5CM, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      558
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Tarheel on Travel Trailer N8KIM, Dec 6, 2019 at 11:52 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,791
      Latest: What are you OFs doing to get more yutes enlisted? N1BCG, Nov 30, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      298
      Messages:
      9,939
      Latest: HAM License Plates or No? WD0BCT, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:04 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Messages:
      14,313
      Latest: HO-HO-HO FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT THE SKCC CLUB K1LKP, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:42 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      32
      Messages:
      361
      Latest: Hello from the UK M3ENF, Sep 23, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      406
      Messages:
      6,120
      Latest: Lab599 Discovery TX-500 WW2PT, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
      1,573
      Latest: AERIAL EARTHING: How to ground an antenna like this? N1FM, Dec 7, 2019 at 12:51 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

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      Latest: ARRL still pushing the FCC to re-allocate 3600-3650. K4KYV, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:23 PM
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  5. 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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      53,937
      Messages:
      508,309
      Latest: Will reg usb to db9 serial work on kenwood and yaesu rigs? KG7HVR, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:50 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      18,466
      Messages:
      244,666
      Latest: "Improving" Earth conductivity under HF antenna... N0TZU, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      129
      Messages:
      1,167
      Latest: SDRplay RSP comparison chart and update on availability K6CLS, Dec 7, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,265
      Messages:
      16,777
      Latest: Turner Expander 500 Mic DX146, Dec 7, 2019 at 4:13 PM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      5,017
      Messages:
      60,523
      Latest: KWM-2 Restoration Project: what next? KL7KN, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:09 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,272
      Messages:
      38,844
      Latest: Ham Nation Pine Board Project discussion G4JQT, Dec 7, 2019 at 11:18 AM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,687
      Messages:
      38,755
      Latest: Ferrite Noise Suppression thoughts KN4SLJ, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:14 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,300
      Messages:
      51,308
      Latest: IDEAS: T/R for Central Electronics 600L w/Tranceiver?? KD2ACO, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,531
      Messages:
      21,996
      Latest: APRS Newbie- can't decode anything N7RP, Dec 7, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,190
      Messages:
      21,304
      Latest: ICOM IC-7200 multiple CI-V Devices one Remote jack WA7F, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,454
      Messages:
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      Latest: ISS digi issues? K6OTW, Dec 7, 2019 at 2:38 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: 630 Meter transmitter only kit? DF2JP, Dec 3, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      750
      Messages:
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      Latest: SSC Model 937CY tone encoder /manual?? KB0MNM, Dec 6, 2019 at 4:07 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      545
      Messages:
      3,266
      Latest: Pulling my hair out, Echolink disconnecting K4DTM, Dec 4, 2019 at 4:50 AM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: Sainsmart Pi Star and FT-991a Issues: Multiple Rooms and Room Order WF4USN, Nov 26, 2019
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: MS Office - bye! WA9SVD, Dec 7, 2019 at 5:28 AM
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    17. 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, Propagation, Cluster, & Other Softwar

      Latest: API to post radio status to social media KB1VP, Dec 5, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      13,326
      Latest: Review: National NCX-5 Transceiver N8FVJ, Dec 7, 2019 at 2:10 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      4,104
      Messages:
      16,003
      Latest: Problem to add a new qso W1DQ, Dec 6, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      685
      Latest: DX World and US Awards issue N9FB, Dec 7, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      201
      Messages:
      655
      Latest: EQSL W1DQ, Nov 5, 2019
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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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      2,625
      Messages:
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      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Dec 7, 2019 at 9:32 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,191
      Messages:
      3,213
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-12-06 - 60 new QRZ, Dec 7, 2019 at 9:30 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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      1,955
      Messages:
      7,189
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: CQ WAS.. NEED 9/10 MORE PLEASE MI0GTA, Dec 5, 2019 at 3:39 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!
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      8,543
      Latest: Just saying hi to all and looking to learn! WANNABHAM2, Dec 4, 2019 at 4:07 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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      Messages:
      554
      Latest: Union County Arkansas Club needed to help someone get licensed KK5KLK, Nov 11, 2019
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Latest: Selma, NC Free Testing N4MQU, Sep 30, 2019
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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:
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      Messages:
      15,792
      Latest: Пожалуйста, добавьте мой позывной R2AXI, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,856
      Messages:
      24,848
      Latest: #t_bio.biodiv 2E0LIG, Dec 7, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      159
      Messages:
      511
      Latest: Code 228 EB1BSV, Nov 20, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      520
      Messages:
      1,527
      Latest: Añadir mi indicativo de la BASE DE DATOS EB1BSV, Dec 7, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      34
      Latest: Test Links W0IS, Nov 29, 2019
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