QRZ.com to change

Fred, AA7BQ, QRZ Founder, announced that QRZ.COM will be changing their database / web site.

He states, "Today we're pleased to make an initial announcement about a new version of our online callsign
database that will soon replace our existing pages.

"Internally, we've been calling it QRZ 2.0, however, it will soon be known simply as QRZ as it becomes the system default. The new database includes a fresh new layout plus a number of new features and information details that were
not previously available. In addition, the new callsign pages are customizable by the user to include colors, fonts, and multiple pictures. We've also included the GridFinder as a mainstream part of our data.

"Additionally, we have made vast improvements in our geo coordinate database, and we now include regional mapping information for nearly every callsign, both USA and DX!

"Once we've had sufficient time to test the new system we will eventually replace all of the callsign pages with the new format." To see an example of their new pages for AA7BQ, go to: http://www.qrz.com/db/AA7BQ

"To see your callsign page under the new format, just use the URL/code: http://www.qrz.com/db/your_callsign
PLEASE NOTE: You must have Javascript enabled on your browser to take full advangage of what these new pages have to offer".

Fred also mentions,"If you'd like to take a sneak peek at the new editing features as well, you must join our Beta Tester's Group (it's free) by clicking http://forums.qrz.com/
profile.php?do=editusergroups (you must be logged in).
Your request will be approved ASAP. Your comments and constructive criticism are welcome. Please don't write to tell us that 'you prefer the old version', or that you 'don't like the changes' because, frankly, we're determined to move forward.

"This is the first major rewrite of the QRZ database in several years and a lot of new technology has come of age since the current system made its debut. This project started more than a year ago and parts of it have already been running in the background for some time. Now, however, we're finally ready to start showing off the new look and get some feedback from the users. We appreciate your feedback! Please don't be bashful! We think you're going to like it!"

Source: OPDX