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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: ARRL 'Radio Communications' billboard promotes Ham Radio on I-40 W1YW, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:04 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      241
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      653
      Latest: Interview with creator of JS8 Digital mode, KN4CRD PJ7DH, Apr 19, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      1,901
      Messages:
      7,225
      Latest: A new novel... The TUK50 Protocol KM1H, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:48 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      17,752
      Latest: Expedition: The Great Lakes Basins of Mongolia R9YU, Apr 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      4,159
      Latest: April 20th "W1BST Flea and VE" Ossipee NH N1VAU, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:09 AM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      170
      Messages:
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      Latest: AARA Hamfest Rayne La. WM5TS, Mar 10, 2019
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      4,828
      Messages:
      8,588
      Latest: VE2AWR Serge is SK VE2TKH, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:37 AM
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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:
      214,460
      Messages:
      490,134
      Latest: MFJ 297 desk mic W1LWT, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:09 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
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      1,230
      Messages:
      4,417
      Latest: "Horse Fence" Antennas WR2E, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:02 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,615
      Messages:
      22,456
      Latest: VHF Marine Transceiver K8MWO, Apr 20, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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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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      Messages:
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      Latest: KA9MOT was great to work with KN0JI, Apr 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,450
      Messages:
      8,264
      Latest: Scammed!!! WA2FSO, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:47 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      229
      Messages:
      2,107
      Latest: Dispute N3AB, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:46 AM
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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: Nebraska Hams WZ7U, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:09 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      213
      Latest: Stickers arrived to Reus, Spain CE4SFT, Apr 12, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,345
      Messages:
      19,877
      Latest: 20m not boring N7WR, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:30 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      498
      Messages:
      5,060
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Anyone recommend a good antenna for RVing? N7AGA, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      657
      Messages:
      6,771
      Latest: Youth Roll call KN4LGM, Apr 12, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      292
      Messages:
      9,650
      Latest: Which Amateur Radio Organizations Should I Be A Member Of? N6OPS, Apr 16, 2019 at 6:25 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      647
      Messages:
      12,082
      Latest: Tips for Navy Flameproof Users W5BIB, Apr 20, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      28
      Messages:
      344
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? W7CJD, Apr 4, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      347
      Messages:
      5,123
      Latest: What QRP Operating Today? KM4DYX, Apr 19, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      84
      Messages:
      1,334
      Latest: DX hunting on CW: Sending “X” in place of “CQ”? K7RQ, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:57 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

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      Latest: Joseph M. "Vortex Joe" Cro is dead at 60, famed for vast collection of vintage radio gear K5UJ, Apr 20, 2019 at 5:19 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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      Messages:
      496,873
      Latest: Cat5e vs Cat6 vs Cat7 KT1F, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:34 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,597
      Messages:
      229,546
      Latest: 40 meter 1/4 wave vertical question. K7TRF, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:56 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      65
      Messages:
      529
      Latest: 2nd sound card or PC? G0VKT, Apr 19, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,185
      Messages:
      16,079
      Latest: Flaking "Skin" on Headset Ear pads K6LPM, Apr 21, 2019 at 2:07 AM
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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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      4,763
      Messages:
      56,633
      Latest: Restoring a FT-101EX KD2ACO, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:45 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,148
      Messages:
      37,189
      Latest: uTracer 3+ Tube Tester AB2YC, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:34 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:
      5,475
      Messages:
      36,970
      Latest: ICOM IC-7300 Over-voltage Repair AA1FR, Apr 20, 2019 at 5:44 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,120
      Messages:
      47,475
      Latest: Plate transformer question KN4CTD, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:52 AM
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    9. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,393
      Messages:
      20,659
      Latest: Where's RTTY as a Forum ? KS2G, Apr 21, 2019 at 12:25 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,113
      Messages:
      20,350
      Latest: Receive interference Jeep Jk K0BG, Apr 19, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,254
      Messages:
      23,108
      Latest: AISAT launch Apr 1 KE6BLR, Apr 20, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: A couple of websites with 630-meter / 2200-meter information NM7G, Apr 17, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: TE Systems.... WB2WIK, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:33 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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      532
      Messages:
      3,186
      Latest: IRLP vs Dstar vs Allstar...Commercialization of Amateur Radio? AA1PR, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:43 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Latest: CW ID on raspberry PI KA8NCR, Apr 16, 2019 at 6:36 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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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: 51 years ago....hard to believe WF7A, Apr 19, 2019 at 3:23 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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      Messages:
      15,881
      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: TQSL Certificate Import N7AGA, Apr 20, 2019 at 1:13 PM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      12,933
      Latest: N9TAX Slim Jim VHF/UHF antenna KF5FEI, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:59 PM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      3,883
      Messages:
      15,059
      Latest: OK, real dumb question KA6IBM, Apr 20, 2019 at 11:47 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      614
      Latest: Adding WAS and WAC "Stamps" to QRZ Page W1DQ, Apr 4, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      198
      Messages:
      642
      Latest: DSTAR cross-band confirmations W1DQ, Apr 2, 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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      Messages:
      2,478
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2019-04-20 QRZ, Apr 20, 2019 at 6:01 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      2,981
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-04-19 - 55 new QRZ, Apr 20, 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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      Messages:
      7,039
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Still need DE and HI digital !! WQ2H, Apr 19, 2019 at 6:35 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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      882
      Messages:
      8,487
      Latest: Another ham in the family KG5THG, Apr 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM
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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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      450
      Latest: Russian female ham radio club of the 1970 - 2000 era N2AU, Apr 10, 2019
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      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:
      313
      Messages:
      1,367
      Latest: Please add my call sign M7SWT EB1BSV, Apr 21, 2019 at 1:45 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,618
      Messages:
      23,587
      Latest: lost password YC1SEK, Apr 20, 2019 at 8:09 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      151
      Messages:
      478
      Latest: My FT900AT M7AEF, Apr 12, 2019
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      Messages:
      1,439
      Latest: Añadir mi indicativo de la BASE DE DATOS EB1BSV, Apr 2, 2019
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      Latest: test W9JEF, Apr 20, 2019 at 3:16 PM
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