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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum - Updated July 19, 2023

  2. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
      Discussions:
      14,047
      Messages:
      319,641
      Latest: Has Ham Radio Lost Its Soul? VK9DX Has Thoughts DU7ET, May 9, 2026 at 10:27 AM

    2. Videos, Podcasts, & Blogs

      The forum for blogs, podcasts, and videos
      Discussions:
      2,503
      Messages:
      7,265
      Latest: Built a High-Q Magnetic Loop Antenna from 10ft Copper Pipe K3KL, May 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM

    3. General Announcements

      Announcements of items relating to amateur radio of interest to all hams. But it's NOT for announcing special events, contests, etc. - there's a separate forum for that.
      Discussions:
      2,916
      Messages:
      12,486
      Latest: Info about an american sail boat adrift in indian ocean in 1984-85 and rescued by US Navy K7GQ, May 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM

    4. Special Events

      This forum is reserved for ONLY special events - not SES call signs for contests or QSO parties, but ACTUAL Special Events only.
      Discussions:
      124
      Messages:
      521
      Latest: EM90ZMV KR4EIB, May 6, 2026 at 9:53 AM

    5. Contests, DXpeditions, QSO Parties

      Upcoming Contests, DXpeditions, & QSO parties. NO SPECIAL EVENTS - use the separate forum for those
      Discussions:
      16,361
      Messages:
      40,595
      Latest: A35RS, Tonga Is. ( 6m EME Dxpedition ) EA1CS, May 9, 2026 at 7:58 AM

    6. Trials and Errors - Ham Life with an Amateur

      Article discussion hosted by Dave Jensen, W7DGJ
      Discussions:
      88
      Messages:
      3,676
      Latest: Trials & Errors #77 - Ham Heroes on the International Pacific Highway W7DGJ, May 8, 2026 at 11:04 PM

    7. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
      Discussions:
      3,474
      Messages:
      6,452
      Latest: Swapmeet at Cabella's in Verdi, Nevada 7AM N7TYE, May 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM

    8. Hamfest Reports & Videos

      User reviews of recent hamfests including videos
      Discussions:
      327
      Messages:
      1,502
      Latest: NEAR-Fest XXXIX May 1st and 2nd 2026 KD1SH, May 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM

    9. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      10,695
      Messages:
      20,940
      Latest: Ronald Lumachi, W2CQM SK May 7, 2026 K3XR, May 9, 2026 at 1:01 AM

  3. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Login to access the Swapmeet Forums

      You must be logged in to access the swapmeet forums

  4. 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. This is ONLY FOR NON-US HAMS. Hams in the US will automatically populate including new call signs
      Discussions:
      28
      Messages:
      48
      Latest: This is BI8SOO from China,Please add my callsign to database KX0DW, May 9, 2026 at 3:37 AM

    2. RTQM Beta Test Forum

      This is a limited access forum for participants in the beta testing of the QRZ RTQM feature.
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      528
      Latest: RTQM Announcements and Updates KF8KI, May 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM

    3. QRZ Site Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      2,376
      Messages:
      10,313
      Latest: Wouldn't a Dark Mode option for qrz.com be an amazing feature? KX0DW, May 9, 2026 at 3:44 AM

    4. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      269
      Messages:
      971
      Latest: QRZ Logbook API / Data KE5VXX, Feb 22, 2026

    5. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      668
      Messages:
      2,228
      Latest: Dar de baja KX0DW, Apr 10, 2026

    6. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      188
      Messages:
      528
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums

      1. Dave's training video sandbox

      Latest: Test photo WA2CWA, Apr 29, 2026

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