General & Community
Introductions
New to the forum or just returning? Say hello and introduce yourself! Tell us your callsign, what bands you operate, or how you got into the hobby. It’s the best place to start connecting with fellow hams.
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Community Lounge
The social heart of the forum. Whether you're talking radio or relaxing off-topic, this is where hams come to chat, share stories, and unwind. From everyday updates to hobby-adjacent interests, feel free to make yourself at home.
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Announcements & Feedback
Get the latest news about the forum, updates, and changes. Have a suggestion to improve the site? Found a bug or issue? We’d love to hear your feedback and ideas here.
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Operating
HF/VHF/UHF Techniques
Discuss operating techniques, propagation tips, band conditions, and general strategy for making contacts on HF, VHF, and UHF. Whether you’re rag-chewing or chasing DX, share your experiences and ask questions here.
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Portable & QRP Ops
For the go-anywhere ham. Share your QRP setups, stealth antenna tricks, and portable activation stories from SOTA, POTA, JOTA, or the local park bench. Learn how to make the most of low power and lightweight gear.
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Contesting & DXing
Ready for pileups? Share contest logs, setup tips, DX hunting techniques, and advice for scoring big on rare contacts. If awards and operating under pressure are your thing, this section is for you.
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Antennas & Feedlines
From the first wire thrown over a tree to finely-tuned Yagis, this is the place to discuss antennas of all types. Talk feedline options, grounding, matching, and SWR issues—or show off your latest homebrew project.
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Equipment & Build
Radios by Brand (Yaesu/Icom/Kenwood/etc.)
Talk transceivers, receivers, and accessories by brand. Whether you prefer Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, Elecraft, or something more obscure, share setup tips, reviews, and experiences here.
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Station Accessories
From power supplies and mics to meters and tuners, this area covers everything you need to complete your station. Also includes discussions on shack layout, towers, grounding, and safety equipment.
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Homebrew & Repair
If you've built it or fixed it yourself, this is the place to show it off or ask for advice. Share details on your homebrew rigs, antenna builds, mods, and repair efforts—whether you’re a seasoned builder or just getting started.
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Morse Code (CW)
Straight Morse Keys
Whether it's an Amplidan 50713, a Marconi 365 key, or an MFJ-550, all and every 'straight' Morse Code key will fit right in here...
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Paddle Morse Keys
From humble Hi-Mound Manipulators to Begali Signatures, this is the ideal section for lovers of iambic paddle keys, not forgetting the single paddle keys too...
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Mechanical Bug Keys & Sideswiper Cootie Keys
Horace G. Martin's Vibroplex range of mechanical bug keys needs no introduction here! Also there are many other 'bug' key makers too. And while we're at, don't forget the favourite of many an 'old timer', the Cootie Sideswiper Key. Welcome to 'bug' central...
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Morse Code Software & Computers for Morse
Using computers for Morse Code communication and training is 'big business' these days. Whether it's some vintage CW software or the latest Morse Over Internet 'app', here's the place to shout up or find out!
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Morse Code Tuition - Learning Resources - Practice
No one is born with the ability to send or read Morse, we all had to start somewhere! This section is to help out those new to learning and using Morse. So ask questions or offer helping advice. For the 'next generation' of CW op's...
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Homebrew Morse Keys & Homebrew Accessories
Built a Morse Key or electronic keyer? Maybe you've scratch built some Morse Code related project? Here's the place to show and tell all!
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General CW Chat & Operating
A general area of Ham Radio Forum for assorted discussions about Morse Code or Morse Key related topics. A kind of 'brass-pounders club house'!
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Digital & Software
Digital Voice & Data Modes
Explore the world of digital communication in ham radio, from voice modes like C4FM and DMR to data modes like FT8, FT4, and WSJT-X. Whether you're interested in digital audio systems or weak-signal data modes, this section is your hub for learning, discussing, and troubleshooting all things digital. Share tips, get advice on setting up your digital systems, and dive into the latest in digital technology.
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Logging & Control Software
Logging programs, rig control software, digital mode tools, propagation trackers, and more. This is the spot to troubleshoot or share your software tips.
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Special Interests
Low Frequency & Medium Frequency Ops
Explore LF/MF/ULF operating, experimental comms, earth conduction modes, and esoteric systems like cave radio. A place for technical oddities and low-band challenges.
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Scanning & SWL
For SWLs, scanner enthusiasts, and anyone who listens more than they transmit. Share frequency lists, equipment tips, and great catches.
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Resources
Books, Magazines, Links
Discovered a great radio book or magazine article? Found a cool ham website or YouTube channel? Share and discuss it here.
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