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  1. QRZ Forums Code of Conduct

    Guidelines and Rules for users of the Forum

  2. The QRZ 25th Anniversary Trivia Sweepstakes Prizes

    A description of prizes for the 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes
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    105
    Latest: MFJ-1835 Cobweb HF Antenna, 6-40m, 1.5kw KK5JY, Oct 18, 2018 at 11:51 PM
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  3. QRZ Newsroom

    Articles of interest to radio amateurs around the world.

    1. Amateur Radio News

      Newsworthy articles about Amateur Radio.
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      10,216
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      223,525
      Latest: Amateur Radio Operator BSA uniform patch discontinued NN6EE, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:01 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      486
      Latest: What Ham Radio is REALLY About R3LO, Oct 18, 2018 at 8:38 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,822
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      6,835
      Latest: YI1SAL Put a new antenna R3LO, Oct 18, 2018 at 8:40 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      8,537
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      17,145
      Latest: 7Q7M Malawi 4L5A, Oct 18, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,434
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      4,084
      Latest: Mt Beacon NY Fall Hamfest October 28, 2018 K2HAT, Oct 16, 2018 at 11:34 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      164
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      616
      Latest: NEAR-Fest XXIV KC1HLU, Oct 18, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      4,559
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      8,028
      Latest: Martin W. Graybeal, KB3MU SK October 8, 2018 Age 95 K2HAT, Oct 17, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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  4. Online Swapmeet

    A virtual hamfest with real good stuff!

    1. Ham Radio Gear For Sale

      Non-commercial, private sellers only.
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      204,340
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      Latest: ICOM ID-5100A NF8H, Oct 19, 2018 at 2:06 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,116
      Messages:
      3,888
      Latest: The Best Selection of Amateur Radio Maps Available GM0PHW, Oct 17, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,280
      Messages:
      21,733
      Latest: Antenna Auto Tune Connectors W3FRG, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:38 AM
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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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      Latest: Active Scammer Alert KA2FIR, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:33 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,397
      Messages:
      7,794
      Latest: Unsolicited Email - Scammer Posing as AC9LV N4VXX, Oct 18, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      143
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      1,225
      Latest: Photo with call sign rule? WB0MPB, Oct 17, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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  5. 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: Worked All States W3WN, Oct 19, 2018 at 2:08 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      208
      Latest: Vancouver Washington, USA W7TRD, Oct 8, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,296
      Messages:
      19,019
      Latest: VP6D Ducie Is. DXpedition KE4KY, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:07 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      473
      Messages:
      4,677
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: ftm-100dr -vs-ftm-7250dr K9EDV, Oct 18, 2018 at 1:43 AM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      Messages:
      6,740
      Latest: Youth Roll call KE8JNU, Oct 1, 2018
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      284
      Messages:
      9,372
      Latest: Why Don't You Have a Tower ? WD4IGX, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      Messages:
      9,886
      Latest: when conditions start to go bad... M6GYU, Oct 18, 2018 at 9:14 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      26
      Messages:
      325
      Latest: Hello YL's- I'm Lisa (the second one I guess) MI6GHA, Sep 11, 2018
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      315
      Messages:
      4,588
      Latest: New QRP SSB rigs now hitting the market KD8ZM, Oct 17, 2018 at 9:16 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      76
      Messages:
      1,133
      Latest: Proper identification when working form multiple QTHs N2PQW, Oct 18, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      14,266
      Latest: Modulation transformer talk back W8KHK, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:55 PM
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  6. 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: New to QRZ N4CYA, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:54 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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      17,050
      Messages:
      216,998
      Latest: Is a Choke Balun Needed Under an AH-4 Antenna Tuner for Inverted "L" Antenna? AA7QQ, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:48 AM
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    3. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,124
      Messages:
      15,468
      Latest: How to use a center channel speaker for HF? N9NAY, Oct 18, 2018 at 3:56 AM
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    4. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      4,510
      Messages:
      53,054
      Latest: Hallicrafters HT-45 rebuild WB3JIH, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:30 AM
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    5. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      35,898
      Latest: Hambuilder Electronics VK4FFAB, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:37 AM
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    6. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      Messages:
      35,453
      Latest: Baofeng & Quansheng - the broken 220mhz BADJOB, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:04 AM
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    7. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      Messages:
      44,399
      Latest: Ameritron AL 80B connection question NU4Y, Oct 18, 2018 at 1:58 PM
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    8. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      2,249
      Messages:
      19,181
      Latest: What modes are they using on 20 meters and 17 meters? K0RGR, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:49 AM
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    9. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      Latest: Just thinking about my next mobile antenna (vhf uhf) NE3R, Oct 18, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    10. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Messages:
      21,278
      Latest: Breaking through "the wall" when learning to operate the FM satellites WY7AA, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:50 AM
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    11. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: Anybody have an actual QSO yet? KB1YFD, Oct 17, 2018 at 3:24 AM
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    12. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: Midland Alan HP 70 L 4 Meter Hand Held 2E0VLS, Oct 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM
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    13. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      519
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      3,099
      Latest: Help logging a QSO done with echolink K4RKY, Oct 18, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    14. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      397
      Latest: SDR Help KE5MC, Oct 3, 2018
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    15. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,707
      Messages:
      44,315
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      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Online gaming N4CYA, Oct 18, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    16. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      Messages:
      15,281
      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: Real-time Reverse Beacon Spots Map - Beta AA6YQ, Oct 18, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    17. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
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      Latest: 2m & 70cm base station recommendations N4JNW, Oct 16, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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  7. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      3,653
      Messages:
      14,199
      Latest: new to the log book W1DQ, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:56 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      526
      Latest: World Radio Friendship Award Question please... W1DQ, Sep 25, 2018
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      621
      Latest: Experiments 9H1FQ, Oct 16, 2018 at 6:24 AM
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  8. QRZ Report Data

    System-generated reports from our servers

    1. Daily FCC Log

      Latest QRZ updates from the FCC
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      2,362
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2018-10-18 QRZ, Oct 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      2,799
      Latest: DX Updates for 2018-10-17 - 39 new QRZ, Oct 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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  9. 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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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Rhode Island FT8 AI6V, Oct 16, 2018 at 8:58 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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      862
      Messages:
      8,370
      Latest: Going for the big E! KB5IAV, Oct 18, 2018 at 3:17 AM
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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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      158
      Messages:
      391
      Latest: Support Group for Club Officials K3UJ, Oct 12, 2018
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
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      Latest: VE Test Session Rockingham, NC N4AWP, May 28, 2018
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  10. QRZ Community, Database Helpers, and Info

    Database Listing Help, Resources, Rules, and Information

    1. QRZ.COM Callsign Database Helpers

      Assistance with getting your callsign into the database, and making changes
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      6,959
      Messages:
      29,304
      Latest: My Callsign YC9ZVM YC9ZVM, Oct 19, 2018 at 12:19 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,455
      Messages:
      22,888
      Latest: Call Sign upgrade K1LKP, Oct 19, 2018 at 1:51 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      141
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: XML Logbook Data Subscription ZS6ANT, Oct 12, 2018
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      494
      Messages:
      1,342
      Latest: pregunta sobre mr. Vlad Lambrianov UA6JD EB1BSV, Sep 23, 2018
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Latest: screen shot test KA9JLM, Oct 18, 2018 at 2:17 PM
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