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Introducing RTQM, QRZ's Real Time QSO Manager

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by KF7WIS, Jul 24, 2025.

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N5LYS XML Subscriber QRZ Page

KF7WIS said: ↑

Introducing RTQM, the Real Time QSO Manager

From the QRZ Labs - July 24, 2025

QRZ is pleased to announce a new upcoming feature, called the Real-Time QSO Manager, or RTQM for short. What is RTQM? Think of it as a spotting network, except that it's not based on random reports and observations but rather real-time user input. It's a way to call CQ silently, as well as a way to know exactly when stations are standing by. Calling CQ can be a frustrating experience. Since any of us can operate on thousands of frequencies and modes, it's just a random shot to call CQ out on the bands. By calling CQ, you're hoping that someone, anyone, will hear you. For that to happen, however, someone must stumble upon your call by happenstance, and possibly not during a time when you're listening.

That all fades into the past with RTQM. With this new feature, YOU put yourself on the world map indicating your mode and frequency, and then just wait for someone to call! You don't have to call CQ at all, because you've effectively done that through RTQM.

With RTQM, users can see who's available on all bands and all modes simultaneously. Rather than searching the bands endlessly for a weak signal, use RTQM to tune directly to the frequency and start listening.

Here's how it works: A QRZ user posts a "I'm here!" message on the RTQM server that indicates his mode, frequency, and location. These messages appear as pins on a world map that are visible to all other users. The "I'm here!" pin on the map lasts only 30 minutes, so you know the information is fresh. Users can refresh their pin if they're still listening on the same frequency. Other operators hearing or working the user also have the ability to indicate such and refresh the pin as well

We have many exciting plans for this feature and will initiate an initial Beta Testing phase shortly. Those who are interested in trying out new features and providing feedback on their use should comment on the thread and then we'll be in touch with more information. Please be aware that during the beta test phase, you may encounter a few issues with the software. The purpose of the beta phase is to identify and fix these issues before the general rollout of the service.

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N5LYS, Sep 8, 2025

#571
N5LYS XML Subscriber QRZ Page

I'm game...When does it begin ?!?!

N5LYS, Sep 8, 2025

#572
N5LYS XML Subscriber QRZ Page

I'm game !! When does it begin?

73, De, N5LYS

N5LYS, Sep 8, 2025

#573
M7WTV XML Subscriber QRZ Page

sounds like a great idea, is this open to the U.K. ?

M7WTV, Sep 8, 2025

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VU2JO Ham Member QRZ Page

M7WTV said: ↑

sounds like a great idea, is this open to the U.K. ?
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As it is in public beta testing now, it should be open globally.

73
Jon, VU2JO

VU2JO, Sep 9, 2025

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VE3NGG Ham Member QRZ Page

VE3NGG certainly inerested

VE3NGG, Sep 9, 2025

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N9EGM XML Subscriber QRZ Page

im kinda a weak station bur i would be interested
de n9egm Jim

N9EGM, Sep 10, 2025

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KQ4DZK Ham Member QRZ Page

IS0HXK said: ↑

I'm also interested in enrolling in the beta program. Thanks in advance
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Any chance we can get lon/lat coordinates in addition to the maps, to make it accessible for visually impaired operators? Looking up coordinates isn't the simplest thing in the world, but it's a whole lot simpler than guessing what we're clicking on may as well just choose something at random (which btw, wouldn't be a bad idea either).

KQ4DZK, Sep 15, 2025

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IS0HXK XML Subscriber QRZ Page

KQ4DZK said: ↑

Any chance we can get lon/lat coordinates in addition to the maps, to make it accessible for visually impaired operators? Looking up coordinates isn't the simplest thing in the world, but it's a whole lot simpler than guessing what we're clicking on may as well just choose something at random (which btw, wouldn't be a bad idea either).
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I agree with you; let's ask the admins if it's possible. My QRZ profile includes precise coordinates.

IS0HXK, Sep 15, 2025

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N1BMT Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

sign me up please

N1BMT, Sep 17, 2025

#580
LW1DOW Ham Member QRZ Page

Me interesaria participar de la fase beta, saludos Diego LW1DOW

LW1DOW, Sep 19, 2025

#581
AB1JM XML Subscriber QRZ Page

I would like to be a beta tester. - Steve AB1JM

AB1JM, Sep 23, 2025

#582
KQ4AVZ XML Subscriber QRZ Page

Will it be platform agnostic? (web)

KQ4AVZ, Sep 24, 2025

#583
G8MAB XML Subscriber QRZ Page

KQ4AVZ said: ↑

Will it be platform agnostic? (web)
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It is!

Martin G8FXC

G8MAB, Sep 24, 2025

#584
AA1SL Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

I’m very interested in beta testing.
I do a lot of POTA activities and self spotting is very attractive feature.
Thanks
73, AA1SL

AA1SL, Sep 28, 2025

#585

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