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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:
      12,301
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      269,909
      Latest: Icom IC-7300 WSJT/FT8 Setup (Easy and Simple) VO1OM, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:33 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      621
      Messages:
      1,720
      Latest: Solar Battery Back System Update KG5AHJ, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,241
      Messages:
      8,823
      Latest: Great New Tech Net! N4UPC, Jun 7, 2021
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      10,232
      Messages:
      20,674
      Latest: VP9EE Bermuda 4L5A, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:44 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,696
      Messages:
      4,732
      Latest: Who is taking bets? KO4JPY, Jun 14, 2021 at 4:56 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      216
      Messages:
      845
      Latest: Lets Get Hamfests up and going again VK3PDG, Jun 9, 2021
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,322
      Messages:
      12,781
      Latest: NE3P SK K3ONW, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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  3. Discussion Forums

    Share your views with others

    1. Ham Radio Discussions

      Discussion, opinions and viewpoints on amateur radio related topics
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      40,534
      Messages:
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      Latest: So, what is your favorite radio? AD4DQ, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:24 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
      Discussions:
      324
      Messages:
      15,317
      Latest: What's the last movie you saw? K3XR, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    3. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
      Discussions:
      79
      Messages:
      255
      Latest: On-the-Air Sticker, Postcard: Free with SASE. AD6AD, Feb 28, 2021
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    4. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,579
      Messages:
      23,079
      Latest: ATNO Happy Dance K1LKP, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:39 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      718
      Messages:
      7,431
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: 2013 Ford F150 N5HVG, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:23 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      677
      Messages:
      6,956
      Latest: Go box RF power amp KG7WGX, Jun 16, 2021 at 12:40 AM
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      323
      Messages:
      11,099
      Latest: Favorite California/Arizona/Nevada Eating Places K0UO, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,204
      Messages:
      22,764
      Latest: Solid Copy - June 2021 Now Avail K1LKP, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:10 PM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      41
      Messages:
      409
      Latest: Hey Girls Please Post - What got you into amateur radio? KO4ESA, Jun 9, 2021
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      619
      Messages:
      9,577
      Latest: Elecraft KX2 N1JWW, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      Messages:
      2,472
      Latest: Field Day Safety Officer - covid precautions W4HWD, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:59 AM
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  4. 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:
      541,807
      Latest: HF -- No one hears me! N3RYB, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:51 PM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      26
      Messages:
      146
      Latest: Static bleed off for dipole / doublet KU3X, Jun 15, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
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      21,431
      Messages:
      291,445
      Latest: Portable RV Antenna WA7ARK, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:42 PM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      355
      Messages:
      3,192
      Latest: Hermes lite 2 back in production I think... N6YWU, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:33 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,569
      Messages:
      19,308
      Latest: Icom HM36 Microphone VU2CDW, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:43 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      162
      Messages:
      1,463
      Latest: Hotspot recommendations W1AMI, Jun 16, 2021 at 5:39 AM
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    7. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      5,802
      Messages:
      72,392
      Latest: Swan 600 twins cable pinout KI7WQH, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:27 PM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      964
      Messages:
      21,971
      Latest: simple modulator KC2ZFA, Jun 8, 2021
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,644
      Messages:
      43,761
      Latest: Soldering SMD components KF5FEI, Jun 14, 2021 at 9:44 PM
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    10. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
      Discussions:
      6,334
      Messages:
      44,766
      Latest: V.J. Products, Inc. 30 Amp Pwr Supply WA9SVD, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,996
      Messages:
      61,709
      Latest: High SWR only when amp (SB-221) is keyed K4OW, Jun 16, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
      Discussions:
      2,906
      Messages:
      25,280
      Latest: Does good rig help with FT8 receive? G8FXC, Jun 16, 2021 at 7:08 AM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,447
      Messages:
      23,786
      Latest: Field day antenna mast N1IPU, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      3,002
      Messages:
      30,032
      Latest: ISS - No packet transmissions over Japan / Asia ? KA2CZU, Jun 16, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Latest: My thoughts on MF and LF. KI5ONL, May 2, 2021
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      12,861
      Latest: After nearly 67 years of being a ham, I finally got on 6 meters. N5AF, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    17. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
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      3,603
      Latest: Allstar-Echolink link K1RFD, Jun 3, 2021
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      Messages:
      516
      Latest: Is anyone using HAMshield? KK4NSF, May 10, 2021
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    19. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      3,996
      Messages:
      49,569
      Latest: No Code Hams N3RYB, Jun 14, 2021 at 9:20 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      233
      Messages:
      1,737
      Latest: FLDIGI not working on Big Sur KF0V, Jun 13, 2021 at 11:21 PM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      3,416
      Messages:
      18,382
      Sub-Forums: 3

      Amateur Radio Software

      Sub-Forums

      1. Ham Radio Deluxe - HRD

      2. Logbooks & Logging Programs

      3. Rig Control, Prop., Cluster, & Other Software

      Latest: Dx cluster/callsign lookup problem W4JDY, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:19 AM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,108
      Messages:
      14,025
      Latest: ICOM IC-7300 .... is a "real" SDR based radio ? SM0AOM, Jun 13, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      48
      Latest: Printed Paddle KC9DLM, Jun 12, 2021 at 3:56 AM
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    2. Arduino Playground

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      36
      Latest: The K3NG Arduino CW Keyer KC9DLM, Jun 12, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      Latest: The MegaTree has supporting characters AB3WX, Apr 18, 2021
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      5,332
      Messages:
      21,838
      Latest: Column width change KK4ADQ, Jun 16, 2021 at 12:48 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      191
      Messages:
      1,036
      Latest: Masters of North America now available! WA3EEC, Jun 15, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      244
      Messages:
      817
      Latest: qsl cards K6DWI, Jun 12, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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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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      3,137
      Messages:
      3,235
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:33 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,749
      Messages:
      3,776
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-06-15 - 51 new QRZ, Jun 16, 2021 at 10:31 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!
      Discussions:
      2,112
      Messages:
      7,646
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: WAS AWARD STATES NEED 4Z5AF, Jun 15, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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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:
      933
      Messages:
      9,153
      Latest: Getting my old 2 by 3 call sign back M0AGP, Jun 15, 2021 at 11:19 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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      215
      Messages:
      689
      Latest: WELCOME ABOARD - N0ZB - SCOTT - CFO # 1066 K1LKP, Jun 16, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      155
      Messages:
      378
      Latest: Question about license requirements after leaving the Army. K3UJ, May 12, 2021
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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:
      18,247
      Messages:
      78,720
      Latest: Please update my profile M0RLF, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,863
      Messages:
      29,351
      Latest: Can the QRZ Log (my Log) be exported to an ADIF file? N1JWW, Jun 16, 2021 at 3:50 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      193
      Messages:
      602
      Latest: How to correct CQ and ITU Zone Numbers? JA6XZS, May 21, 2021
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      584
      Messages:
      1,879
      Latest: No puedo Agregar mi indicativo LU1DVK, Jun 15, 2021 at 10:35 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      70
      Messages:
      212
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test Links W0IS, Jun 6, 2021
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