National Preparedness Month: Have a Go Kit

September is National Preparedness Month, and ARRL is working to help radio amateurs have a plan for family resilience. Many hams enjoy public service as part of their operating. Being ready to activate for a served agency through the ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®)... Read more

Hurricane Ernesto Updates

Thursday, August 15, 2024 Midday Update: The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Ernesto had become a Category 1 hurricane. A hurricane warning has now been issued for Bermuda and dangerous rip currents are likely along U.S. East Coast beaches this weekend, August 17... Read more

W1AW to QSY on 17 Meters for CW

Beginning on Friday, September 6, 2024, Maxim Memorial Station W1AW will begin using a new 17-meter frequency for its scheduled CW transmissions due to increased activity near the current bulletin frequency. In order to reduce the possibility of interference, W1AW will move to 18077.5 kHz. Read more

Carter Craigie, N3AO, Silent Key

Carter Craigie, N3AO, passed away on August 1, 2024, at age 86. Licensed since 1981, he was an ARRL Life Member and Maxim Society Member. He was married to past ARRL President Kay Craigie, N3KN, for 49 years. Carter’s public service communications included appointments as... Read more

Hurricane Debby Updates

Monday, August 5, 2024 AM Update: Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend coastal area just after 11:00 PM on Sunday night as a Category 1 Hurricane, near Steinhatchee, Florida, just 9 miles southeast of where Category 3 Idalia made landfall on August 30,... Read more

HamCon:Zion 2024

HamCon: Zion 2024, hosting the ARRL Rocky Mountain Division Convention, the Young Ladies Radio League 85th Convention, and the RV Radio Network’s 2024 Western Rally, was a success. The inaugural event, held in St. George, Utah, was well attended and many reported the facility and... Read more

New ARRL Section Managers

Nominations for 2024 ARRL Section Managers have been made. All nominees listed ran unopposed and returned their nomination forms by the June 7, 2024, deadline. They have been notified by mail and elected for new terms beginning October 1, 2024. Connecticut:  Douglas Sharafanowich, WA1SFH (new)... Read more

Hurricane Beryl: Hurricane Watch Net Active

Amateur Radio is active to provide critical communications for those in the path of Hurricane Beryl. The following information is from Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, the Net Manager of the Hurricane Watch Net. Sunday, June 30, 2024, AM update: Overnight, Beryl grew into a strong Category... Read more

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