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The FCC Universal Licensing System (ULS), which includes Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) used by VECs for new and upgrade license submissions and club license applications, Application Search, License Search, License Manager system used for filing applications directly with the FCC, Tower Construction Notification System, E-106... Read more

With 2023 Field Day fast approaching, many amateur radio operators are busy scouting their locations and getting their equipment ready for the big event. State Sections and individual clubs are also working on publicizing Field Day and obtaining proclamations from local and state governments. It’s... Read more

“Surf a Radio Wave” was the headline for the Pacific Northwest’s largest amateur radio convention, SEA-PAC, which held its 41st event, June 2 – 4, 2023, in Seaside, Oregon. The convention hosted the 2023 ARRL Northwestern Division Convention. ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame,... Read more

2023 ARRL Field Day is just 3 weeks away, on June 24 – 25. It’s the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. More than 40,000 hams throughout North America set up temporary transmitting stations in public places to demonstrate ham... Read more

The ARRL Foundation is now accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow amateur radio’s future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged. The ARRL Foundation... Read more

An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) results in a large fine against a California amateur radio license holder. A Notice of Apparent Liability Forfeiture (NALF) for $24,000 has been filed against Phillip J. Beaudet, N6PJB, of Burney, California. According to the filing, the... Read more

Ed Wilson, N2XDD, of Shirley, New York has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Hudson Division by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR. Wilson succeeds Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H, who was appointed Director of the ARRL Hudson Division in March. Wilson will serve in the position... Read more

If you like ships and are an amateur radio operator, 100 ships will be on the air from June 3 – 4 for the annual Museum Ships Weekend event. Organizers stress that this is not a contest, but a fun event that begins at 0000Z... Read more

The airwaves are markedly dimmer this week, social media is filled with heartfelt tributes, and industry leaders are mourning. Longtime fixture of amateur radio Charles “Chip” Margelli, K7JA, passed away after a brief illness. Margelli was an ARRL Life Member. “The light and love of... Read more

The agreement emphasizes the importance of skilled Amateur Radio Operators in times of crisis and the role of ARES leadership within the emergency communications space.  ARES (see the ARES fact sheet at www.arrl.org/ares) is a network of trained Amateur Radio Service licensees organized across the... Read more

President Joe Biden announced three nominees for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on May 22, 2023. The President will nominate Anna M. Gomez for a vacant FCC seat. Two sitting Commissioners, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, will be nominated for new terms at the same... Read more

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by Mark H. Derks, KC1RVQ, ARRL Acquisitions Editor Sunday at Dayton Hamvention® proved to be a whirlwind affair, even if the crowds had thinned considerably from Friday and Saturday’s surge. In the ARRL Expo space, a few more books sold out, along with some of... Read more

by Mark H. Derks, KC1RVQ, ARRL Acquisitions Editor The Calm Before The first official day of 2023 Dayton Hamvention® began with half an hour of calm on the show floor. All the transceivers and whips, the coils of coax, and bins of SMA connecters lay... Read more