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QRZ Forums hosts ham radio discussion groups, with sections for news, blogs, podcasts and videos.

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About Forums

QRZ Forums is a web-based set of discussion groups for amateur radio operators. Its sections cover amateur radio news, general announcements, special events, contests and DXpeditions, blogs, podcasts and videos, and a calendar of hamfests and conventions. Members also post hamfest reports, memorial posts for licensed operators who have died, and listings in an online swapmeet.

Some areas are restricted. The swapmeet requires login, and the Ham Made Software section requires a QRZ subscription and moderator approval before posts appear. A limited beta forum covers testing of the QRZ RTQM feature. Help forums address the QRZ website and the callsign database, and a Spanish-language help forum is included. Pricing is not stated in the source.

Key features

  • Separate discussion sections for news, blogs, podcasts and videos
  • Distinct forums for general announcements, special events, and contests
  • Calendar of upcoming hamfests and conventions, with user hamfest reports
  • Memorial section for amateur radio operators who have passed away
  • Moderated section for software written by QRZ subscribers
  • Help forums for the QRZ website and callsign database, including Spanish
Best for: Amateur radio operators who want to follow club news, contests, hamfests and general discussion in one place.
Good for
  • Discussion sections are organized by topic, such as contests, special events and hamfests
  • Open help forums are available for questions about the QRZ website
  • A Spanish-language help forum is available for QRZ.com questions
Watch out for
  • The swapmeet forums require login before they can be accessed
  • Software listings require a QRZ subscription and moderator approval before posts appear
  • The RTQM beta forum has limited access to participants in the beta test

Forums at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Forums FAQ

Who can have a callsign added to the QRZ database through the forum?
The Database Helpers forum is only for non-US hams. Callsigns for hams in the US are populated automatically, including new call signs.
Do I need to log in to use the swapmeet?
Yes. The source states that you must be logged in to access the swapmeet forums.
Who can list software in the Ham Made Software section?
You must be a QRZ subscriber to list software there. All posts are curated and must be approved by a moderator before they appear.
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