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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:
      12,519
      Messages:
      275,326
      Latest: SHARI Pi HAT - ALLSTAR SA818 Radio Module For Raspberry Pi N0NB, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:08 PM
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    2. Videos and Podcasts

      Member contributed content
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      Latest: Yaesu FT817ND & Miracle Whip 2E0TWD, Oct 17, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    3. General Announcements

      General announcements and news tidbits
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      2,291
      Messages:
      9,023
      Latest: HEADS UP......... J O T A ......FOLKS N2UHC, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:01 PM
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    4. Contests, DXpeditions and Special Events

      Upcoming Operations, Nets, and More
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      10,430
      Messages:
      21,379
      Latest: W7P "Phoenix from the Ashes" Special Event October 23-25, 2021 KI4POT, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:10 PM
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    5. Hamfest and Convention Calendar

      Upcoming Hamfests & Conventions
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      2,743
      Messages:
      4,856
      Latest: NEAR-Fest XXX October 15 & 16 Deerfield NH Live and Online! K2STP, Oct 17, 2021 at 8:12 PM
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    6. Hamfest Reports

      User reviews of recent hamfests.
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      230
      Messages:
      956
      Latest: NEAR-Fest, Oct 15-16, 2021 N1VAU, Oct 17, 2021 at 11:38 PM
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    7. Silent Keys / Friends Remembered

      In memory of those who have passed.
      Discussions:
      6,587
      Messages:
      13,478
      Latest: Dave S - K4DES (sk) W4SWI, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:31 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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      41,048
      Messages:
      1,265,318
      Latest: Why QRM a DXpedition ? KB9BVN, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    2. Ham Radio Life

      Everyday things in the lives of ham operators.
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      433
      Messages:
      19,608
      Latest: What was the last thing electronics or radio related you bought? N8RKD, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:00 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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      1,613
      Messages:
      23,563
      Latest: How do you manage late night DXing activities? W7DCM, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:58 AM
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    5. On the Road

      RV and Mobile Operations, trip reports
      Discussions:
      747
      Messages:
      7,798
      Sub-Forums: 2

      On the Road

      Sub-Forums

      1. RV Operating and Camping

      2. Mobile Radio

      Latest: 2021 Chevy Colorado Mobile Radios/Installation AA4BA, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM
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    6. Youth Forum

      To promote youth interest and activity in Amateur Radio
      Discussions:
      678
      Messages:
      6,970
      Latest: Youth Shacks Show your Shack KE0ZNV, Oct 10, 2021
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    7. Survey Center

      Survey says and your opinion is...
      Discussions:
      325
      Messages:
      11,243
      Latest: What is your favorite mode? N0YPD, Oct 16, 2021 at 4:03 PM
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    8. Straight Keys - CW Enthusiasts

      For CW proponents only.
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      1,301
      Messages:
      25,065
      Latest: What would you change about CW protocol? M6GYU, Oct 18, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    9. The YL Zone

      This forum is exclusively for YL members of QRZ
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      48
      Messages:
      446
      Latest: On-Line Morse Code Classes Specifically For YL’s DJ0AJ, Sep 5, 2021
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    10. QRP Corner

      Devoted to QRP operation
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      661
      Messages:
      10,401
      Latest: Gamblers Take KA0USE, Oct 18, 2021 at 4:16 AM
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    11. On-Air Operations - Q&A

      Comments, questions and answers about on-air operating
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      176
      Messages:
      2,833
      Latest: HF Calling Frequencies G8FXC, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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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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      57,561
      Messages:
      548,762
      Latest: MFJ-1261 and IC-7100 PTT Issues K7JQ, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    2. Tips and Tricks

      A moderated forum where useful ideas and techniques are shared.
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      50
      Messages:
      350
      Latest: AM broadcast interference K8JD, Oct 18, 2021 at 4:05 AM
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    3. Antennas, Feedlines, Towers & Rotors

      Everything about antennas, towers, feedlines and the care & feeding of them!
      Discussions:
      22,088
      Messages:
      301,512
      Latest: The Beverage Antenna, 100 Years Later WB2WIK, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    4. Software Defined Radio (SDR)

      Subjects pertaining to SDR operations and technology.
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      401
      Messages:
      3,594
      Latest: Please explain differences in SDR software KX5ALC, Oct 17, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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    5. Microphones, Speakers & Audio Processing

      The place for microphones, headsets, speakers, and sound processing discussion.
      Discussions:
      2,624
      Messages:
      19,713
      Latest: Sound out to the Headphones WA9FZB, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:23 AM
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    6. Digital Radio, DMR, Fusion, Wires, DSTAR

      Discussions:
      250
      Messages:
      2,050
      Latest: Open Spot 3 Help K6EEN, Oct 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM
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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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      5,972
      Messages:
      74,637
      Latest: Yaesu FT-736R : calibration audio level KC3MBK, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:19 PM
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    8. Amplitude Modulation

      Discussions:
      1,001
      Messages:
      22,535
      Latest: Icom 7610 and 705 AM review... K5UJ, Oct 18, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    9. Homebrew and Kit Projects

      Learn about or share shack engineered projects
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      3,719
      Messages:
      45,094
      Latest: Hamclock on 19 inch monitor best resolution setup ?.. KK9W, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:26 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:
      6,438
      Messages:
      45,535
      Latest: G5A-237P 12vdc replacement relay N1EBC, Oct 17, 2021 at 10:48 PM
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    11. Amateur Radio Amplifiers

      Everything about setting up, operating, and maintaining amateur linear amplifiers
      Discussions:
      4,120
      Messages:
      63,444
      Latest: Ameritron AL-811H just went pop N3RYB, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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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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      2,976
      Messages:
      25,815
      Latest: Packet Radio Decode G0VKT, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:44 PM
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    13. Mobile Radio Systems

      The place to discuss mobile equipment, antennas, installation, troubleshooting, and operatiions
      Discussions:
      2,504
      Messages:
      24,381
      Latest: Yaesu FT857 info N2ZD, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:07 AM
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    14. Satellite and Space Communications

      Discussion about these types of operation, including EME
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      3,101
      Messages:
      30,772
      Latest: Need your satellite antenna suggestions/secrets W9YW, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:26 AM
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    15. The Low Bands - 630/2200 Meters - VLF

      Discussions:
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      943
      Latest: Using MoM Software to Find FCC Compliance for Amateur Use of the 630m Band AD7SK, Oct 18, 2021 at 8:17 AM
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    16. VHF/UHF - 50Mhz and Beyond

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      Messages:
      13,738
      Latest: Icom 271A Japan version WB5PKB, Oct 17, 2021 at 7:51 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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      613
      Messages:
      3,645
      Latest: Help Needed with EchoHam. WB0MSZ, Sep 16, 2021
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    18. RFinderPi - Open Source radio interface based on R

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
      537
      Latest: My HF Radio is Interfering with my Solar System KF6IRK, Oct 14, 2021 at 10:48 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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      4,040
      Messages:
      50,408
      Latest: Win7 Repair KA9JLM, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    20. Mac Ham Radio on macOS & iOS

      Discussions:
      257
      Messages:
      1,916
      Latest: OS X/macOS Amateur Radio Software Links KD2UHF, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:19 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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      3,509
      Messages:
      18,983
      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: RT systems vs Ham Radio Deluxe vs Winn for Yaesu KK9W, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    22. Amateur Radio Equipment Reviews

      Personal reviews of amateur radio gear
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      2,119
      Messages:
      14,145
      Latest: Yaesu FT3DR review AE4CH, Oct 16, 2021 at 10:52 PM
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  5. Maker's Corner

    1. 3D Printing

      Making things out of thin air
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      82
      Latest: Coil for vertical N3VAN, Oct 13, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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    2. Arduino Playground

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      Latest: Identifying my Arduino Model... KL7AJ, Oct 13, 2021 at 5:45 AM
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    3. Pixel Nights or Christmas Lights

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      10
      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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      5,587
      Messages:
      22,790
      Latest: Migrating QSO from HRD into QRZ G0LLX, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    2. QRZ Operating Awards

      Discussion and Q&A
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      203
      Messages:
      1,068
      Latest: You entered grid EL97. Other party entered grid EL98. WD0REW, Oct 17, 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    3. Suggestions and New Feature Requests

      Tell us how we might improve the Logbook
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      254
      Messages:
      839
      Latest: Grid Map N2IPH, Oct 16, 2021 at 8:58 PM
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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:
      3,351
      Latest: FCC Updates for QRZ, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM
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    2. Daily DX Log

      Latest QRZ updates by DX (non-USA) stations
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      3,873
      Messages:
      3,900
      Latest: DX Updates for 2021-10-17 - 71 new QRZ, Oct 18, 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!
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      2,132
      Messages:
      7,719
      Sub-Forums: 1

      SKED - QSO Scheduling

      Sub-Forums

      1. Top Band [160M] SKED Board

      Latest: 40m LA, VT and 30m DE and RI to finish WAS KI7WXP, Oct 18, 2021 at 1:13 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:
      937
      Messages:
      9,195
      Latest: THANK YOU N4NRL K1LKP, Oct 11, 2021
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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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      Messages:
      732
      Latest: Oct. 10, 2021 - - LIST Of CFO Who Are Active On The Bands K1LKP, Oct 11, 2021
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    4. Amateur Radio License Test Schedules

      Scheduled Amateur Radio License Exams
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      156
      Messages:
      381
      Latest: North Carolina No Charge Amateur Radio Exams N4MQU, Aug 24, 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:
      21,076
      Messages:
      88,452
      Latest: please add my callsign 6K5DOM, Oct 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM
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    2. Community Help Center

      Need help with the QRZ website? Ask your questions here. Open to all.
      Discussions:
      7,992
      Messages:
      29,904
      Latest: ADIF to Cabrillo KD2UHF, Oct 18, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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    3. QRZ XML Logbook Data

      Live QSL Data from the QRZ Server
      Discussions:
      203
      Messages:
      619
      Latest: Filter Query - Two Counties G4MHJ, Oct 14, 2021 at 4:45 PM
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    4. Preguntas y Respuestas sobre QRZ.COM

      Spanish Language Help for QRZ
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      598
      Messages:
      1,920
      Latest: ***BIENVENIDOS*** LU8ART, Sep 28, 2021
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    5. Forum Test Area

      Make your trial postings here - open to all
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      75
      Messages:
      227
      Sub-Forums: 2

      Forum Test Area

      Sub-Forums
      Latest: Test Links W0IS, Oct 9, 2021
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