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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: JS8Call now supports APRS over HF N0AWT, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:50 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: Video from my friend UA4LFR / RM4M UA4LCH, Apr 2, 2020 at 1:40 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      Latest: V31HQ BURNED DOWN – HELP NEEDED K0UO, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:24 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      Latest: SES for the Trekies KA2RRK, Apr 2, 2020 at 11:20 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      Latest: Dayton Cancelled. N2AMM, Apr 1, 2020 at 2:44 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      194
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      Latest: Hamfest photos- Orlando and Charlotte K4NYW, Mar 26, 2020
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      Latest: Anthony J. Pazzola, W2BEJ SK April 8, 2019 Age 70 DJ0AJ, Apr 2, 2020 at 6:01 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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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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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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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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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: So...has anyone else turned off their local repeater? WZ7U, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:50 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      Latest: Just got mine in the mail KP4SX, Mar 1, 2020
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      Latest: EX0QR DXpedition N5CM, Apr 2, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    4. On the Road

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

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: RV motorized Lift & Lay WQ6N, Mar 31, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      Latest: Youth Roll call W4IPC, Apr 2, 2020 at 2:42 AM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      Latest: 2 Meter and 440 Analog or Digital or Both KG5THG, Apr 1, 2020 at 3:04 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Latest: Vibroplex Champion: thickness of weight arm? K5DH, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:52 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      Latest: Hello, that´s me! W5MQC, Feb 17, 2020
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      Latest: KX3/FT4/FT8 NA6Y, Apr 2, 2020 at 12:51 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Latest: POWER LINE NOISE N0JRK, Apr 2, 2020 at 5:35 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

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      Latest: Tube Receivers are less Expensive now N8FVJ, Apr 2, 2020 at 5:52 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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      Latest: Baofeng and it's cousins.... KH8AC, Apr 3, 2020 at 1:36 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      Latest: Ideas for inactive sat dishes? KP4SX, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:43 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      Latest: Evaluation of SDR Boards and Toolchains W6RZ, Apr 1, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      Latest: how to equalize the condenser microphone and mic preamp impedance WD0GOF, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:13 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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      Latest: Hammarlund HQ-180 my clutch is slipping KP4SX, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:40 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      39,912
      Latest: a 15m CW transmitter project KP4SX, Apr 2, 2020 at 10:59 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      Latest: Information for a Galaxy 95T2? KE4CIJ, Apr 3, 2020 at 1:23 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Latest: Ameritron AL-80B W5UAA, Apr 2, 2020 at 10:38 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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      Latest: WSJT-X switches to sound card output mid transmission KJ4RZZ, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:35 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      Latest: Trying to use my YAESU FT3D at work to monitor Motorola facility Radios KB0MNM, Apr 2, 2020 at 11:30 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Latest: Recommendations for newbie to satellite WE4B, Apr 3, 2020 at 1:03 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: Well I did it WQ2H, Apr 2, 2020 at 3:26 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: Any Tone AT-778UV Mic Gain K5ATG, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:17 PM
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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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      Latest: Why not try Allstar? W4EAE, Mar 31, 2020 at 6:12 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: Overheating issue K2CQW, Mar 29, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

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      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Deny internet access to Kindle? K8ERV, Apr 2, 2020 at 10:41 PM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Amateur Radio Software

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      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Propagation, Cluster, & Other Softwar

      Latest: LOtW issues? N3DT, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:18 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Latest: Hallicrafters SX-111 N8FVJ, Apr 2, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      Latest: logbook problem CO6WIL, Apr 2, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Latest: DMR and QRZ Operating Awards W1DQ, Mar 28, 2020 at 6:37 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Latest: Obfusicate the LOTW Password in the pop up N5CMC, Mar 26, 2020
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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 2, 2020 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Latest: DX Updates for 2020-04-01 - 70 new QRZ, Apr 2, 2020 at 10:30 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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      SKED - QSO Scheduling

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      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Need VT, RI, MT on 40m SSB for WAS...qrz.com logging W6SFO, Mar 31, 2020 at 8:07 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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      Latest: Help with regulations classification for pager project TJNII, Mar 17, 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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      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS N3AWS, Mar 28, 2020 at 9:30 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Latest: Extra Exam during Covid19 KE0CAA, Mar 27, 2020
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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.
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      Latest: Database add LU5MDA, Apr 3, 2020 at 2:02 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
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      6,998
      Messages:
      25,563
      Latest: Moving threads behind the paywall AA7BQ, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:42 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      538
      Latest: Puoi aggiungere il mio nominativo IU3NMF ? grazie EB1BSV, Feb 25, 2020
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Latest: QRZ LOTW EB1BSV, Apr 2, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Latest: Test KC2RGW, Mar 23, 2020
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