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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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      257,604
      Latest: 159 Years Ago Today KD8DWO, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      457
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      1,244
      Latest: Monte Sano POTA Activation-W4DXY Cat “DixieDX” KK9W, Oct 23, 2020 at 10:59 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,138
      Messages:
      8,415
      Latest: Morse Code NATO Alphabet Chart at Hobby Lobby W9BRD, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      9,865
      Messages:
      19,740
      Latest: Are You Ready For CQ Worldwide SSB DX Contest? KL7AJ, Oct 25, 2020 at 8:05 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,632
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      4,535
      Latest: Livonia Amateur Radio Repeater Group YD1LVN, Oct 20, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      210
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      796
      Latest: Harrisburg, PA WR2E, Oct 19, 2020 at 11:54 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,765
      Messages:
      11,316
      Latest: Art Parent - W8AEP became a SK October 24, 2020 he was 78 years old DJ0AJ, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:41 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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      Latest: Amateur radio during the cold war. W4NNF, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      137
      Messages:
      8,257
      Latest: Has anyone heard from WB0MPB?? AB8MA, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      78
      Messages:
      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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      1,509
      Messages:
      22,333
      Latest: Help! Just found a box of unsent DX QSL cards from 25 yrs ago ! K7JOE, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:21 PM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      644
      Messages:
      6,627
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Outbacker Perth K7WFM, Oct 22, 2020 at 8:48 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      670
      Messages:
      6,868
      Latest: Youth Shacks Show your Shack KN4LGM, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:06 AM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      311
      Messages:
      10,501
      Latest: Has digital voice fulfillled its promise to "bring life to dead repeaters everywhere"? W2TXB, Oct 20, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Messages:
      18,433
      Latest: THIS OLE CW RASCAL KNOW HIS BRASS POUNDING M6GYU, Oct 24, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      39
      Messages:
      401
      Latest: Ladies club? KD8DEY, Oct 25, 2020 at 4:33 AM
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      513
      Messages:
      7,885
      Latest: Antenna switching from TX to RX. KU3X, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:15 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      137
      Messages:
      1,989
      Latest: Portable operators (5w-100w): what gear are you using? K6CLS, Oct 20, 2020 at 11:11 AM
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    12. Amplitude Modulation

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      Latest: KWS-1 AM??? N2DTS, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:21 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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      Messages:
      526,558
      Latest: FT-991A crosstalk and noise on monitor audio PE2A, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:52 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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      20,009
      Messages:
      269,701
      Latest: New Antenna: Good Receive, Poor Transmit - Any Ideas? N4MU, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:59 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      260
      Messages:
      2,129
      Latest: Yaesu utune port for SDR WI3U, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:30 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,427
      Messages:
      18,161
      Latest: Audio processor to mic input connection question please. G0GSR, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:53 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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      5,441
      Messages:
      67,654
      Latest: Collins Gold Dust twins opinions?? W1BR, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,497
      Messages:
      41,681
      Latest: Step 1 to a vhf station WB7OKU, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:19 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,066
      Messages:
      42,174
      Latest: Yaesu FT-950 won't turn on WA9SVD, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,674
      Messages:
      57,121
      Latest: Amp Supply LK500-ZC AB2NI, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:45 PM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,745
      Messages:
      23,645
      Latest: FT8 Transmit Delay Problem With Icom 7200 & WSJT-X K7YXZ, Oct 24, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,346
      Messages:
      22,685
      Latest: Radio being powered through Antenna ground...is this normal? WB2LBV, Oct 25, 2020 at 10:22 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Messages:
      27,847
      Latest: X-Band DSN Activities and Plans for the Future W9GB, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:13 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      822
      Latest: Why power limits? AG6QR, Oct 24, 2020 at 12:21 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      11,563
      Latest: Cushcraft Ringo AR-2 tuning N2NJO, Oct 25, 2020 at 1:24 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      577
      Messages:
      3,455
      Latest: Echolink/TM-V7a/DTMF 3 KA9JLM, Oct 21, 2020 at 11:14 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      493
      Latest: Sainsmart Pi Star and FT-991a Issues: Multiple Rooms and Room Order NK8I, Sep 10, 2020
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,899
      Messages:
      47,929
      Latest: eMachine with XP WA9SVD, Oct 25, 2020 at 12:16 PM
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    17. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      191
      Messages:
      1,388
      Latest: USB Griffin PowerMate on macOS Catalina WB0OEW, Oct 20, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
      17,300
      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: ADIF Master: where's the manual? K1LKP, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:26 PM
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    19. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,083
      Messages:
      13,728
      Latest: Autek Research info KL7AJ, Oct 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM
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  5. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      4,526
      Messages:
      18,188
      Latest: LOTW Confirmations Not Working W1DQ, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:05 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      862
      Latest: Change award call W1DQ, Oct 22, 2020 at 2:18 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      728
      Latest: LoTW Status W0AQ, Oct 22, 2020 at 12:42 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, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,514
      Messages:
      3,539
      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-10-23 - 55 new QRZ, Oct 24, 2020 at 10:31 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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      2,043
      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Meteor scatter. WSJT-X, JT9G fast around 28.078 MHz KE2KQ, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:11 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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      909
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      8,794
      Latest: Expired License - Retest KU4X, Oct 13, 2020
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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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      181
      Messages:
      628
      Latest: Does your club have a "club station"? N2HUN, Oct 11, 2020
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      307
      Latest: DFW In Person Testing KE5VJS, Sep 23, 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:
      11,106
      Messages:
      48,385
      Latest: Please add my Call Sign to database IU2MDX, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,378
      Messages:
      27,340
      Latest: What's the deal with IFRAMES In the BIO pages... HA5LV, Oct 25, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      173
      Messages:
      560
      Latest: Newbie Logbook question YB5KYH, Oct 19, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      556
      Messages:
      1,744
      Latest: Cambio de Indicativo EA7TS, Oct 13, 2020
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Messages:
      144
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test KL7AJ, Oct 22, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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