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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:
      11,021
      Messages:
      240,782
      Latest: ARRL Creating New Online Groups for Members to Have More Direct Communications W4HM, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:19 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      299
      Messages:
      866
      Latest: Elecraft KX2 with panorama UC6UAA, Oct 16, 2019
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
      Discussions:
      1,983
      Messages:
      7,615
      Latest: New HAM Radio Forum K0UO, Oct 23, 2019 at 11:52 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
      Discussions:
      9,251
      Messages:
      18,438
      Latest: Ohio/Penn DX Special Bulletin #1436.2 KB8NW, Oct 23, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,544
      Messages:
      4,305
      Latest: FCARC Swapfest - November 3rd, 2019 - Kaukauna, WI AB9IO, Oct 15, 2019
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
      Discussions:
      184
      Messages:
      758
      Latest: How big was 2019 Hamcation? Reports wanted! W9ZD, Oct 13, 2019
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      5,125
      Messages:
      9,229
      Latest: David H. Anderson, Jr, KC9UEL SK and Rachel R. Anderson, KC9UEK SK Oct. 18, 2019 K1LKP, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:09 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:
      222,803
      Messages:
      516,830
      Latest: Kenwood TM-742A KK7AI, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:52 AM
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    2. Ham Made Gear

      Small businesses by hams, for hams
      Discussions:
      1,299
      Messages:
      4,814
      Latest: N0SA Paddles model TPa N0SA, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:28 PM
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    3. General Merchandise

      Everything else, not limited to Ham Radio...
      Discussions:
      12,963
      Messages:
      23,220
      Latest: Apple MacMini (2) W2SKI, Oct 24, 2019 at 12:27 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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      6,264
      Messages:
      11,408
      Latest: KJ6ZWL Mark Dunkle aka "BlueMax49ers" K9WWW, Oct 23, 2019 at 4:23 PM
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    5. Stolen Radios, Scams and Rip-Offs

      Reports of thefts, rip-offs, and scams
      Discussions:
      1,543
      Messages:
      9,579
      Latest: Taking 2 weeks to get icom 5100 WB2LBV, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:18 AM
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    6. Swapmeet Talk

      Talk about the swapmeet. Ask questions, get price opinions, converse with moderators.
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      337
      Messages:
      3,228
      Latest: need help getting verified K6TOP, Oct 24, 2019 at 12:33 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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      Messages:
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      Latest: I'm bored. I feel as if I've done all I want in this hobby/service. WA8FOZ, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:54 AM
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    2. QRZ Stickers Around the World

      Show us your QRZ Bumper Sticker
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      76
      Messages:
      239
      Latest: Just got mine in the mail K7MH, Jul 18, 2019
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    3. The DX Zone

      Topics about DXing and DX
      Discussions:
      1,396
      Messages:
      20,531
      Latest: VP6R Pitcairin Is DXpedition W1BR, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:14 AM
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    4. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      550
      Messages:
      5,599
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Tarheel on Travel Trailer KE5XA, Oct 21, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    5. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      657
      Messages:
      6,790
      Latest: Any youth contesters here? K7JOE, Sep 30, 2019
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    6. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      297
      Messages:
      9,869
      Latest: Why 1x2 or 2x1 ? W4EAE, Oct 23, 2019 at 6:30 PM
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    7. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      741
      Messages:
      13,915
      Latest: When someone asks, Why CW? WB2WIK, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:13 AM
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    8. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
      Discussions:
      32
      Messages:
      361
      Latest: Hello from the UK M3ENF, Sep 23, 2019
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    9. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
      Discussions:
      399
      Messages:
      5,969
      Latest: Got a transceiver... how do I know if it works? KM4DYX, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:26 AM
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    10. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      99
      Messages:
      1,548
      Latest: How to identify signal N1NA, Oct 23, 2019 at 2:42 AM
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    11. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      773
      Messages:
      17,339
      Latest: She's home my little Bauer 707 KD6CXW, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:52 AM
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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:
      53,716
      Messages:
      505,399
      Latest: No RX/TX on RTX-100 KE0VNG, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:39 AM
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    2. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      18,300
      Messages:
      241,594
      Latest: CocoaNEC Question N6UBO, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:29 AM
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    3. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
      Discussions:
      118
      Messages:
      1,035
      Latest: SDRPlay and Linux KA9JLM, Oct 23, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    4. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,253
      Messages:
      16,691
      Latest: Soundbar speakers WA3VJB, Oct 23, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    5. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
      Discussions:
      4,962
      Messages:
      59,610
      Latest: Anyone with a junker Henry Tempo One? I need the Calibrator/Rec/Send switch W9GB, Oct 23, 2019 at 11:05 PM
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    6. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
      Discussions:
      3,248
      Messages:
      38,524
      Latest: Experiments With A 6AR8 AM/SSB Modulator KX4OM, Oct 23, 2019 at 9:36 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:
      5,640
      Messages:
      38,342
      Latest: TS-850S Dimmer Circuit Info VE3TMT, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:31 PM
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    8. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      3,242
      Messages:
      50,102
      Latest: Has anyone seen the ad for a new Russian amp W4RS, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:42 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:
      2,509
      Messages:
      21,823
      Latest: RTTY and FT8 on Yaesu FT-450D on 60M KB0NAV, Oct 23, 2019 at 3:03 PM
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    10. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,176
      Messages:
      21,110
      Latest: Feedline chokes for mobile operation at 10m, 6m, 2m, 70cm K0BG, Oct 20, 2019 at 10:31 PM
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    11. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      2,424
      Messages:
      24,947
      Latest: Lunar Gateway - call for working ground station. KC9SGV, Oct 23, 2019 at 2:05 PM
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    12. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      712
      Latest: LF propagation? WQ2H, Oct 13, 2019
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    13. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      9,850
      Latest: Noise figures for VHF/UHF rigs... what is typical? AI3V, Oct 24, 2019 at 12:44 AM
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    14. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
      Discussions:
      541
      Messages:
      3,233
      Latest: Echolink Transmit Problem W4EAE, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    15. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      438
      Latest: Is anyone using HAMshield? KL7AJ, Oct 23, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    16. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
      Discussions:
      3,879
      Messages:
      46,530
      Sub-Forums: 1

      Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Sub-Forums

      1. OS: Mac OS

      Latest: fldigi on raspberry pi 4 WM5TS, Oct 23, 2019 at 3:01 AM
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    17. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
      Discussions:
      3,021
      Messages:
      16,236
      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: WARNING: Windows 10 Incompatible with FLDIGI KD0QG, Oct 24, 2019 at 12:41 AM
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    18. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,032
      Messages:
      13,207
      Latest: Is the Log Antenna a good one? AI3V, Oct 21, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
      Discussions:
      4,072
      Messages:
      15,876
      Latest: doesn't show the number of qso ... KP4SX, Oct 23, 2019 at 10:08 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      127
      Messages:
      653
      Latest: Counties Award ... question ... W5LZ, Oct 6, 2019
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
      Discussions:
      201
      Messages:
      651
      Latest: On callsign (QRZ) page show if they are in your logbook K1LKP, Oct 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:
      2,653
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Oct 23, 2019 at 1:32 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,146
      Messages:
      3,168
      Latest: DX Updates for 2019-10-22 - 61 new QRZ, Oct 23, 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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      1,951
      Messages:
      7,149
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: 17/15 meter (digital)sked please for WAS K3RW, Oct 23, 2019 at 6:03 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:
      886
      Messages:
      8,505
      Latest: New Tech wanting to get into club. Also for Weather Spotting - AL W5GX, Oct 15, 2019
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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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      172
      Messages:
      552
      Latest: K5TYP--Keesler AFB, Biloxi MS N3AWS, Oct 12, 2019
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      145
      Messages:
      266
      Latest: Selma, NC Free Testing N4MQU, Sep 30, 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:
      2,591
      Messages:
      11,688
      Latest: New Callsign 2E0PGC, Oct 23, 2019 at 11:43 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      6,802
      Messages:
      24,647
      Latest: Anytone at-778uv K6CLS, Oct 24, 2019 at 1:33 AM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      159
      Messages:
      507
      Latest: XML lookup response time W2GHD, Oct 22, 2019 at 12:37 AM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
      Discussions:
      517
      Messages:
      1,506
      Latest: Añadir mi indicativo de la BASE DE DATOS EB1BSV, Oct 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      20
      Latest: Test VK2TIL, Oct 21, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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