Coast Guard Cutter Chelan: Biggest, Costliest Coast Guard Vessel of its Era
Take a step back in time to November 26, 1928, and take a look at what was then described...
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Beyond the Sunspots: Understanding 10 Meter Propagation
I have noticed a common theme regarding propagation on the 10 meter band. There is a wide perception that...
A Pileup? What It Is And How To Work One
Welcome to the chaotic, thrilling world of the HF pileup. When a rare station or a Parks On The...
Senator Ted Cruz Highlights Amateur Radio Public Service (Memorial Weekend 2026)
Senator Ted Cruz, in this pre-Memorial-Day message, thanks amateur (ham) radio volunteers who serve the public through emergency communications,...
Powerhouse History: WLW, W8XAL, WSAI
The photograph, below, captures a compelling moment of technical mastery during the formative years of American broadcasting, set deep...
1946: Thousands of Hams Allowed Back on the Air
I have been spending time reflecting on the history of our wonderful hobby, and this April 1946 issue of...
ARRL Announces Efficiency Gains
ARRL announced on Monday the creation of the Committee of Organizational Efficiency, also known as COOE (pronounced ko͞o )....
Only the Shadow (Board) Knows…
The Shadow radio program was a bit before my time but not my grandmother’s. She told me she would...
Election Ethics and Bylaws of the ARRL: Are They Being Applied to Everyone?
The “goose and the gander” idiom is well-integrated into American culture. It means, of course, that what applies to...
Rising Dues Lifts CEO & CFO’s Boats…
SUMMARY: The roiling of the membership over the recent dues increase and annulments of multi-year subscriptions is significant, causing...
They went down, down, down..and the flames are higher … but it’s not too late
Think about how you got enthusiastic toward amateur radio. For me, I was eight years old and it was...
The U.S. Ham Radio Market: Is It Dying?
Is amateur radio in the United States dying? The short answer is NO. But it is CHANGING. Here is...
Many ARRL members couldn’t get there from here…So they left. Here’s how to get them back
“Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.“ Wizard of Oz (1939) This line from the classic movie,...
Are Amateur Radio National Society Members Really More “Active” Than Non-Members?
No, not really. Here’s actual evidence… In a previous article, I quoted current ARRL CEO David Minster NA2AA from...
“There is NO formal study document..[just] a pile of data,” says the ARRL CEO
Corporate annual reports can be real snoozers to read. Unless you have a specific interest in the contents. A...
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1343 – Full Version
Release Date: November 23, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1343 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1342 – Full Version
Release Date: November 16, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1342 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1341 – Full Version
Release Date: November 9, 2024 Here is a summary of the news trending This Week…
PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1341 – Truncated 1-hour version
This is a 1-hour version of the weekly podcast for This Week in Amateur Radio….
via the ARRL: ARRL Members Raise $47,000 for STEM Education in Online Auction
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via the ARRL: ARRL Recognizes University of Scranton During Amateur Radio Station Dedication
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via the ARRL: 2025 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program Accepting Applications through Jan 6, 2025
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via the ARRL: ARRL November Sweepstakes CW is Nov 2-3
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