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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.
      Discussions:
      10,718
      Messages:
      235,566
      Latest: QSO Today with Glenn Johnson, W0GJ NL7W, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:33 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
      Discussions:
      268
      Messages:
      756
      Latest: The Top 2 Issues EVERY IC-7610 owner needs to check for. K3EY, Jun 16, 2019 at 4:11 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,936
      Messages:
      7,380
      Latest: Forces behind 11 year solar cycle found NX6ED, Jun 16, 2019 at 3:50 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      8,994
      Messages:
      17,978
      Latest: WWFF-expedition RC8SC, Jun 17, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,503
      Messages:
      4,215
      Latest: W2QW, RARITAN VALLEY RC HAMFEST K2VHW, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      176
      Messages:
      687
      Latest: Dayton Tornado - HARA destroyed.... KC8VWM, Jun 12, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,933
      Messages:
      8,782
      Latest: Manuel Rosa CT1COY Silent Key CS7ANY, Jun 16, 2019 at 7:21 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.
      Discussions:
      217,552
      Messages:
      500,716
      Latest: Kenwood DG-5 KB9CF, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,262
      Messages:
      4,657
      Latest: Radio-quiet Solar Kits from CirKits.com W0RIO, Jun 17, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,696
      Messages:
      22,651
      Latest: TOSHIBA SATELLITE 15-INCH LAPTOP K8MWO, Jun 17, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    4. Ham to Ham References

      Does the person you're dealing with have a good swapmeet reputation?
      Discussions:
      6,143
      Messages:
      11,210
      Latest: N5BKL - Great to work with W0XX, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:06 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,481
      Messages:
      8,599
      Latest: Scammer Using AA3XL Callsign KA2FIR, Jun 16, 2019 at 7:10 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
      Discussions:
      260
      Messages:
      3,044
      Latest: Video: How to setup Two Factor Authentication w/o Cell Phone KI5IO, Jun 17, 2019 at 7:36 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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      36,382
      Messages:
      1,082,396
      Latest: What’s up with the bands? WF4W, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:36 PM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      75
      Messages:
      220
      Latest: QRZ Stickers for Australia VK Land EB1BSV, May 16, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,359
      Messages:
      20,036
      Latest: DXpedition funding: Early LoTW uploads and QSLing. WF4W, Jun 17, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      510
      Messages:
      5,188
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Summer 146.520 Challenge!! W7UUU, Jun 17, 2019 at 3:49 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,775
      Latest: Youth Roll call KN4LGM, May 11, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      295
      Messages:
      9,747
      Latest: Wildlife and Coax K0UO, Jun 17, 2019 at 2:58 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      675
      Messages:
      12,671
      Latest: Restoring a Vibroplex champion..... KB4MNG, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:32 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      29
      Messages:
      353
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? K0DD, May 22, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      361
      Messages:
      5,328
      Latest: YouKits CW-40......Case? KU3X, Jun 17, 2019 at 7:48 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
      Discussions:
      89
      Messages:
      1,382
      Latest: Band Plan Ignorance K6CLS, Jun 17, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      722
      Messages:
      16,167
      Latest: Gonset G76 N2DTS, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:25 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
      Discussions:
      53,216
      Messages:
      499,341
      Latest: Lightning Protection & Grounding Q - Still Clear As Mud to Me!! WB2GCR, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,822
      Messages:
      233,806
      Latest: Balun question KU3X, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      81
      Messages:
      688
      Latest: Faulty??? Funcube pro+ W5PFG, Jun 17, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,214
      Messages:
      16,311
      Latest: Looking for a speaker for your rig? Try these... W5KCC, Jun 17, 2019 at 1:21 AM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,828
      Messages:
      57,580
      Latest: Ten Tec Omni V XTAL Osc alignment procedure K7TRF, Jun 17, 2019 at 6:36 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,171
      Messages:
      37,559
      Latest: Clean DDS as a LO replacement? KX4OM, Jun 15, 2019 at 2:43 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:
      5,517
      Messages:
      37,329
      Latest: Yaesu FT840 xmit problems KI4ABA, Jun 17, 2019 at 4:12 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,174
      Messages:
      48,487
      Latest: Grounding the Grids vs. Cap/RFC Grounding KM1H, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:03 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:
      2,428
      Messages:
      21,025
      Latest: I'm having trouble with Omnirig and my FTdx-3000 and WSJT-X W4ATX, Jun 17, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,134
      Messages:
      20,534
      Latest: How to repair High Sierra mobile antennas WQ6N, Jun 17, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
      Discussions:
      2,311
      Messages:
      23,780
      Latest: Elevation only-mast mounted rotor N8SAN, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
      40
      Messages:
      643
      Latest: VLF stations? WA4ILH, Jun 14, 2019 at 4:09 PM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      693
      Messages:
      9,185
      Latest: 6M NOOB Propagation Question WB2WIK, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      534
      Messages:
      3,204
      Latest: Echolink disconects me after 1 minute SV2EVS, May 17, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      62
      Messages:
      422
      Latest: WINE K2CQW, Jun 17, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,828
      Messages:
      45,794
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: I have wireless internet at home. How can I tell how secure the encryption is? WB5UAA, Jun 17, 2019 at 7:13 PM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      2,960
      Messages:
      16,007
      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: Uploading with a different grid NI0P, Jun 16, 2019 at 9:36 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,004
      Messages:
      12,990
      Latest: Icom IC-7100 K7GQ, Jun 16, 2019 at 8:22 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      3,947
      Messages:
      15,331
      Latest: The QSO you entered is outside the date range of this logbook (1999-11-14 - 2019-02-26). KP4SX, Jun 17, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      120
      Messages:
      620
      Latest: How to handle "Unconfirmed" QSO's W1DQ, Jun 16, 2019 at 10:12 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
      Discussions:
      199
      Messages:
      645
      Latest: New Digimode W1DQ, May 29, 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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      2,461
      Messages:
      2,530
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jun 15, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,018
      Messages:
      3,038
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-06-16 - 49 new QRZ, Jun 17, 2019 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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      1,927
      Messages:
      7,089
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: need DE. on 6 meters KC2KAE, Jun 15, 2019 at 6:30 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!
      Discussions:
      883
      Messages:
      8,492
      Latest: Passed all three exams in one morning. HamTestOnline WC6T, Jun 2, 2019
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    3. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
      Discussions:
      167
      Messages:
      466
      Latest: Pledge? AF7XT, Jun 13, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
      Discussions:
      141
      Messages:
      255
      Latest: CCARS, CLEVELAND COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE VE TESTING AB3TQ, Jan 27, 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:
      779
      Messages:
      3,412
      Latest: Could you please add me to the database? (BI6KXX) EB1BSV, Jun 17, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,669
      Messages:
      23,840
      Latest: FT-847 & ALS-600 KA9JLM, Jun 17, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      155
      Messages:
      493
      Latest: Code 228 EB1BSV, May 14, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      512
      Messages:
      1,473
      Latest: support ticket EB1BSV, May 21, 2019
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      9
      Messages:
      28
      Latest: Xxxxxxxx W7UUU, Jun 16, 2019 at 8:35 PM
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