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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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      10,458
      Messages:
      230,153
      Latest: Introducing the Morserino-32, a New Way to Learn Morse Code VA2SS, Feb 23, 2019 at 4:15 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      209
      Messages:
      588
      Latest: peanut app M0LSG, Feb 22, 2019 at 12:15 AM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,864
      Messages:
      7,131
      Latest: Rohn BX8 and BX8S tower sections. KB7MVF, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:22 AM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      8,780
      Messages:
      17,550
      Latest: DX1CC Arena Island 4L5A, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:26 AM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,455
      Messages:
      4,115
      Latest: NOARS Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society Winter HamFest March 3 W1PDI, Feb 13, 2019
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      169
      Messages:
      649
      Latest: How big was 2019 Hamcation? Reports wanted! WW4DX, Feb 22, 2019 at 10:24 AM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      4,740
      Messages:
      8,382
      Latest: W4HRR SK KJ4VTH, Feb 23, 2019 at 12:42 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:
      211,152
      Messages:
      479,255
      Latest: Ten-Tec T.Kit No. 1208 6 Meter Transverter K7SZ, Feb 23, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,194
      Messages:
      4,239
      Latest: Amateur Radio Maps - Custom Great Circle - World Prefix - Locator Maps. G0JNH, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
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      12,491
      Messages:
      22,203
      Latest: Dell Latitude D630. (#14) AD8I, Feb 23, 2019 at 6:19 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: K4VDH Jerry W9CV, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
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      1,430
      Messages:
      8,104
      Latest: Is anyone getting a Pop up with a warning from Norton AV W4EAE, Feb 22, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      207
      Messages:
      1,917
      Latest: Welcome to Swapmeet Talk W7UUU, Feb 21, 2019 at 3:22 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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      Messages:
      1,055,670
      Latest: Phonetic Alphabet - quit saying "Kilowatt" WZ7U, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:06 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      74
      Messages:
      211
      Latest: QRZ in Vietnam WA7WJR, Nov 12, 2018
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,327
      Messages:
      19,685
      Latest: The Official DX "ATNO" thread W7UUU, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:40 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      485
      Messages:
      4,895
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: hydraulicly tuned marine antenna WD5IKX, Feb 22, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      657
      Messages:
      6,766
      Latest: Youth Roll call KM4ATT, Feb 18, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      286
      Messages:
      9,471
      Latest: HAM License Plates or No? W4KJG, Feb 22, 2019 at 5:30 AM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
      Discussions:
      619
      Messages:
      11,478
      Latest: Setting up a Yaesu 450d for CW operation. 2E0LPL, Feb 22, 2019 at 8:52 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      27
      Messages:
      337
      Latest: Hey girls are you Being told "88" by random men on air? KM4ATT, Feb 11, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      340
      Messages:
      4,991
      Latest: Should I use /QRP added to my call on FT8? WB0RIO, Feb 22, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      82
      Messages:
      1,247
      Latest: Why do hams refer to themselves as WE instead of I? K3RW, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:40 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation - AM Fans

      Discussions:
      689
      Messages:
      15,345
      Latest: A Station Owner Tinkers With an AM's Response Curve Reviving Vintage Processors WA3VJB, Feb 21, 2019 at 7:42 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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      52,803
      Messages:
      494,456
      Latest: Ammo Can Project KI7AAR, Feb 23, 2019 at 7:59 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      17,568
      Messages:
      226,288
      Latest: Base loaded multiband vertical - how? KC8VWM, Feb 23, 2019 at 4:32 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      37
      Messages:
      291
      Latest: RSP1A with GQRX on RPi3 B+ W4AUE, Feb 21, 2019 at 6:15 AM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,169
      Messages:
      15,859
      Latest: ts830s good headset match KC1KVU, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,688
      Messages:
      55,428
      Latest: Anybody recognize this solder roll? K7KBN, Feb 23, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,106
      Messages:
      36,835
      Latest: Tips for soldering wire onto PCB "pads" WB0RIO, Feb 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    7. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      5,421
      Messages:
      36,444
      Latest: Don’t Blow that Tranny by David Jung AA7QQ, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:07 AM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      3,058
      Messages:
      46,601
      Latest: MINIPA50 HF AMP JP1KHY, Feb 23, 2019 at 1:30 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:
      2,347
      Messages:
      20,096
      Latest: WSJT-X prompt for log N3DT, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:04 AM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,086
      Messages:
      20,051
      Latest: TM-V71A programming cable questions W7WDM, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:26 AM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,208
      Messages:
      22,490
      Latest: Qatar OSCAR 100 Web Receiver Operational KC9SGV, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:43 AM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
      38
      Messages:
      615
      Latest: A Full-Blown 1/2 Wave Dipole? K3RW, Feb 22, 2019 at 4:55 AM
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
      648
      Messages:
      8,626
      Latest: Any current nets on 6 meters SSB these days? N5GIT, Feb 23, 2019 at 3:47 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      530
      Messages:
      3,163
      Latest: Echolink and Avast Antivirus W4FLL, Feb 15, 2019
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
      57
      Messages:
      415
      Latest: Why should I want a hotspot? VE3TMT, Feb 11, 2019
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,777
      Messages:
      45,096
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: Hams on Mac M7AUV, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:27 AM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      2,901
      Messages:
      15,718
      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: MINI60 HF ANTENNA ANALYZER F4FFX, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      1,987
      Messages:
      12,864
      Latest: Is the Yaesu FT-450D a good radio? NY7Q, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:28 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      3,815
      Messages:
      14,810
      Latest: Can't start a new log! BH4EPK, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:21 AM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      113
      Messages:
      573
      Latest: United States Counties Award issue... K7KBN, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:24 AM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      196
      Messages:
      639
      Latest: Missing the Flag - Northen Ireland KK4NSF, Jan 24, 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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      2,393
      Messages:
      2,461
      Latest: FCC Updates for 2019-02-20 QRZ, Feb 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      2,909
      Messages:
      2,927
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-02-20 - 57 new QRZ, Feb 21, 2019 at 9:30 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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      1,896
      Messages:
      6,974
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: Like an sked 80m contact in the US/Canada. WR2E, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:30 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:
      873
      Messages:
      8,433
      Latest: licence upgrade KJ4OBG, Feb 22, 2019 at 2:43 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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      164
      Messages:
      442
      Latest: Online-Only Ham Clubs? W0AQ, Feb 19, 2019 at 12:44 AM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      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:
      84
      Messages:
      342
      Latest: Change Callsign YB0ZZE, Feb 23, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,561
      Messages:
      23,368
      Latest: How about a repeater forum? KK6QMS, Feb 23, 2019 at 2:48 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      147
      Messages:
      462
      Latest: Packet loss getting to qrz.com KA1JY, Feb 23, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      501
      Messages:
      1,383
      Latest: ***BIENVENIDOS*** EB1BSV, Feb 21, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      49
      Messages:
      189
      Latest: test W9JEF, Feb 23, 2019 at 5:53 AM
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