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New HAM Radio Discord for the Pacific Northwest & California – Join Us!

Discussion in 'General Announcements' started by N7JTT, Dec 20, 2024.

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  1. N7JTT

    N7JTT Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hi QRZ Community,

    I’m excited to invite you to a new HAM Radio Discord server created for operators across the Pacific Northwest and California—but open to radio enthusiasts everywhere who share a passion for this incredible hobby!

    This isn’t a replacement for our beloved forums here on QRZ, but rather a way to enhance and expand connections through real-time discussions and collaboration. Whether you’re into SOTA, POTA, SKCC, CW, DXing, or anything else HAM-related, this is a welcoming space to dive deeper into the hobby and meet like-minded operators.

    Why Join?
    Focused Channels: Explore discussions on SOTA, POTA, CW, contesting, antenna building, and more.
    Regional Community: Build connections with operators across the PNW and California while welcoming all.
    Skill Sharing: Perfect for Elmers and those just starting their HAM journey.
    Real-Time Chat: Stay connected with other operators in a dynamic and friendly environment.
    If you’re passionate about HAM radio and want to connect with others who share your enthusiasm, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s build a thriving community together!

    Click here to join: https://discord.gg/rbJwQtxj

    Looking forward to hearing your stories and seeing you on the airwaves—and now on Discord too!

    73,

    N7JTT
     
  2. N7WR

    N7WR Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Did you mean discourse rather than discord?
     
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  3. WD4IGX

    WD4IGX Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    I'm sure he meant Discord:

    https://discord.com/

    While I use it a little bit I intensely dislike Discord, nor would I use anything on any platform that spelled "ham" in all caps. But that's me.
     
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  4. KE0GXN

    KE0GXN XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    I have never been on it and I don’t ever plan to. I have no desire to be one of the “cool kids”.

    I have no problem acting my age…but that’s me
     
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  5. KB6R

    KB6R Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hey N7JTT: I noticed the invite link expired, would you mind posting a new one for those of us who are...less grumpy around here?
     
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  6. KJ7QNP

    KJ7QNP Ham Member QRZ Page

    You can make the invite link not expire, its towards the bottom of the invite link page...

    Very cool program, as you can use video and share your screen, can be a very useful program for education.

    You can get help or assist in real time, not needing to upload a picture to QRZ and get mostly off topic cheeky remarks.
     
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  7. K0NUT

    K0NUT Ham Member QRZ Page

    I'd like to join the server. OP, please post an updated invite.
     
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  8. KJ7QNP

    KJ7QNP Ham Member QRZ Page

    I made one awhile back, but never published it anywhere, so there is no members. I will give OP time to reply before I post my link.

    It can be a very useful tool, and its fun too. A local ham club uses Zoom every month, I like this better.
     
  9. KJ7QNP

    KJ7QNP Ham Member QRZ Page

    @N7JTT Please post a new link!
     
  10. K0UO

    K0UO Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    What is a Discord server any???
     
  11. KJ7QNP

    KJ7QNP Ham Member QRZ Page

    Discord is like Zoom, it has text, voice, video, screen share, post photos. Originally it was geared towards online gaming, now its a little of everything... You can use the web client https://discord.com/ and you can download an app on your phone or PC.

    It would be a great place if you and a few friends want to troubleshoot a problem in real time, QRZ is great, but the ability to talk to someone and get a direct response would be better in my opinion.
     
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  12. N9WFT

    N9WFT XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    I am a member of the Peoria, IL, Peoria Area Amateur Radio Club. They have a very active Discord Channel, if you will. They have been trying to get me on it for a long time lol...But I am a stubborn, old school Old Man....I love the simplicity of QRZed, and I love to talk to people amateur radio voice modes....I have been on QRZed since 2008, and it does everything I need. If someone desires to use Discord, use it to your heart’s content and enjoy....I just happen to be a Grumpy, Old School, Old Timer. :)
     
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  13. WD4IGX

    WD4IGX Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    It’s slower than molasses on the web client (for me anyway) and I hate typing on my phone. My iPad might be a compromise but the more I’ve tried to use Discord in the past the more I came to utterly loathe, despise, and detest it.
     
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  14. KJ7QNP

    KJ7QNP Ham Member QRZ Page

    I only use the PC app [Linux] and it runs smooth, most of the time I use it for voice, I use the text for posting a link, or leaving a quick message to someone who is not online, I don't like texting even on the keyboard.. One of the servers I am on, the owner / admin, has live streamed demonstrating some soldering stuff using a hot air station repairing his radio, and other techie stuff, for me it really helps out since I can ask questions.
     

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