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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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      278,585
      Latest: Comm Site Fees to Significantly Increase for Ham Radio Repeaters K7JEM, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:25 AM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      2,979
      Latest: TYT TH350 TriBand UnBoxing, Programming and Review, In Search of the Perfect Triband HT Series AA1PR, Jan 24, 2022 at 2:22 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,328
      Messages:
      9,198
      Latest: "Who Are We" - Demographics of US Amateur Radio Licensees K1LKP, Jan 23, 2022 at 5:10 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,716
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      21,913
      Latest: FreeDV Activity Day - February 19-20, 2022 K6AQ, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:39 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,780
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      4,928
      Latest: Cabin Fever Reliever - Saylorville, IA - 1/22 K0NH, Jan 24, 2022 at 7:31 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      234
      Messages:
      1,021
      Latest: Cincinnati Hamfest 2022 has new FT-DX10 tickets W8BEI, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:33 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
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      13,960
      Latest: Michael K7OVW SK Nov 29th, 2021 NE7O, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:04 AM
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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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      41,529
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      Latest: HF radios over the past 20 years WD4IGX, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:24 AM
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    2. Becoming a Ham - Q&A

      A place to ask questions about joining amateur radio, or expanding your horizons!
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      944
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      9,292
      Latest: baofeng frustration... N1IPU, Jan 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    3. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      561
      Messages:
      24,465
      Latest: SHOPPING CARTS FOR CHALLENGED FOLKS K6CLS, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:13 AM
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    4. QRZ Stickers Around the World

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

      Topics about DXing and DX
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      1,639
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      Latest: Tongan volcano KP4SX, Jan 24, 2022 at 11:57 AM
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    6. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: Mobile antenna for aluminum body truck KG4DYN, Jan 22, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    7. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
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      680
      Messages:
      6,994
      Latest: Whats your friends and your parents think about your hobby？ K0NH, Jan 24, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    8. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
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      330
      Messages:
      11,400
      Latest: Which manufactures have the least fatiguing audio? WN6F, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:09 AM
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    9. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,426
      Messages:
      27,493
      Latest: DIY FOLKS - HOMEBREW BUGS......... VE3HIX, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:17 AM
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    10. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      48
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      455
      Latest: Ladies club? K8VSY, Jan 21, 2022 at 4:33 PM
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    11. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      11,155
      Latest: Why do you QRP? KD7LX, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:33 AM
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    12. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      186
      Messages:
      2,990
      Latest: Tonga KC7JNJ, Jan 24, 2022 at 12:03 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:
      554,817
      Latest: YAESU FTDX 10 input ALC Voltage range W5ZZ, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:24 AM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      511
      Latest: Wireless Radio Key Over Bluetooth LE 5 WM6H, Jan 24, 2022 at 12:55 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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      22,568
      Messages:
      310,075
      Latest: T2FD or End Fed? K8JD, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:18 AM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      Messages:
      3,880
      Latest: Minimum PC Requirements to run SDRPlay, other programs G8FXC, Jan 24, 2022 at 8:42 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
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      2,678
      Messages:
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      Latest: Kenwood MC-60 RFI KB0MNM, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:59 PM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      2,472
      Latest: FTM-400XDR Annoying Two Tone Beep When GPS Signal Connects and Disconnects KB3HGC, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:45 AM
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    7. "Boat Anchor" & Classic Equipment

      Discussion on the care and operation of tube type/hybrid gear & equipment
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      6,129
      Messages:
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      Latest: Heathkit DX-35 K1APJ, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:12 AM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

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      Messages:
      23,315
      Latest: blowing the breaker... WA1UIL, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:51 PM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,782
      Messages:
      45,840
      Latest: G3EDM Receiver Mark II W9BRD, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:19 AM
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    10. Radio Circuits, Repair & Performance

      The place to discuss circuits, repairs, and legal modifications/improvements to rigs and equipment.
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      6,527
      Messages:
      46,314
      Latest: Yaesu FT-897D very low power on SSB, CW and AM HAMHOCK75, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:55 PM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
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      4,229
      Messages:
      64,871
      Latest: Screen protection K7TRF, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:10 AM
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    12. Working Different Modes

      A forum for the discussion of Digital, SSTV, CW, and any other alternative transmission modes
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      3,026
      Messages:
      26,323
      Latest: "Crazy Ivan" for FT8 and FT4 K6CLS, Jan 24, 2022 at 5:16 AM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
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      2,535
      Messages:
      24,775
      Latest: Through-roof *rotating* post mount for boat? KB0ATY, Jan 25, 2022 at 12:21 AM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      Messages:
      31,309
      Latest: New FM Sats Launch On 1/13/2022 ! N6HPX, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

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      Latest: FST4 - best settings? KB7BTO, Jan 24, 2022 at 7:10 PM
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Latest: 2 Meter SSB in Florida N4TS, Jan 24, 2022 at 2:43 PM
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    17. Echolink/IRLP Tech Board

      A resource for Echolink, IRLP, and other remote linkage knowledge and questions
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      Messages:
      3,682
      Latest: MD380/P user wants to know what else he can get up to please! G7GZC, Jan 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

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      573
      Latest: Raspberry Pi Zero W: just say no KI4POT, Jan 22, 2022 at 8:20 PM
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    19. Computers, Hardware, and Operating Systems

      Discussion of computer and non-amateur radio software related topics
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      4,077
      Messages:
      51,127
      Latest: Looking for a new shack PC WF9Q, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:37 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      277
      Messages:
      2,035
      Latest: Sr. Citizen Level Problem With CUBIC. Help Please. K6CLS, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:20 AM
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    21. Amateur Radio Software

      A discussion area for rig control, logging, utility, and other software applications.
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      3,562
      Messages:
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      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: Win-Eqf K3VA, Jan 24, 2022 at 4:51 PM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      Messages:
      14,243
      Latest: Is the Log Antenna a good one? KC3TEC, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:01 PM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      152
      Latest: Antenna cable label SV2RCK, Jan 22, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    2. Arduino Playground

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      Latest: Arduino CW transmitter VE3CGA, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:12 PM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      Latest: Mega Tree Construction, Part 4 K2WH, Aug 13, 2021
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  6. Logging and Contesting

    1. Logbook User Forum

      Get Help with the QRZ Logbook here
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      5,776
      Messages:
      23,580
      Latest: POTA logging/ OP address vs. POTA address K2ERK, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:12 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      Messages:
      1,139
      Latest: 50 mile radius? N2EY, Jan 18, 2022
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      Messages:
      859
      Latest: Suggestion - New Grid/County/etc. Indicator W0AQ, Jan 17, 2022
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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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      3,441
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Jan 24, 2022 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      Messages:
      3,998
      Latest: DX Updates for 2022-01-23 - 54 new QRZ, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:31 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!
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      Messages:
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      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: DE on LoTW 40m K3RW, Jan 23, 2022 at 11:27 PM
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    2. Amateur Radio Clubs

      A resource listing of amateur radio clubs and their interests from around the world!
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      744
      Latest: Clubs in The Tri-cities area of TN KY4ODA, Jan 22, 2022 at 9:26 PM
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    3. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      Messages:
      382
      Latest: Testing At HRO Milwaukee This Weekend W9AWX, Jan 6, 2022
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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:
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      Messages:
      12,585
      Latest: Hallo from Russia! Please add my call sign R7KDN to data base. Thank's. UA6JD, Jan 25, 2022 at 1:14 AM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
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      601
      Messages:
      2,407
      Latest: Profile Page AJ4WC, Jan 24, 2022 at 9:51 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
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      211
      Messages:
      653
      Latest: Selling?? W2GIW, Jan 16, 2022
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      607
      Messages:
      1,938
      Latest: Cambiar a mi nuevo indicativo CE2GT, Jan 24, 2022 at 12:46 AM
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    5. Forum Test Area

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

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test photo W4ZNG, Jan 16, 2022
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