Print pageHam Radio Reports Fire; Helicopter Crew Extinguishes Just in Time
16-06-2025 18:45
Amateur radio operators preparing for a contest sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® used ham radio to report a forest fire just before winds picked up.
By John Ross, KD8IDJ
With the help of amateur radio operators, a potential wildfire was averted in California on June 12. Amateur “ham” radio is a thriving technical hobby with members active all over the world. Hams ofte...
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ARRL Teachers Institute – Multiplying the Message
13-06-2025 19:00
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® welcomed the year’s first cohort of educators to attend a session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) at headquarters this week. The group follows on the success of the Louisiana-based session last week, and one on Staten Island in New York City this past in January.
The educators traveled from all over the country to attend...
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2025 ARRL Field Day - Are You Ready?
13-06-2025 16:00
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Jobs for Hams: Join the ARRL Team
13-06-2025 15:01
ARRL is looking for some new members of our Newington, Connecticut-based headquarters staff. There are several roles for which we’re seeking qualified candidates. If you’re into amateur radio, ARRL is a tremendous place to work.
The Membership Manager is responsible for leading efforts related to ARRL membership growth, engagement, and retention. This role serves as the primary point of contact ...
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The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is This Weekend
13-06-2025 14:27
The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is this weekend, starting at 1800 UTC on Saturday, June 14, and concluding at 0259 UTC on Monday, June 16. Late spring weather brings enhanced tropospheric ducting and meteor scatter. Plus, it’s the peak of the sporadic-E season. Take advantage of these propagation enhancements and have some fun on the VHF and UHF bands.
ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N...
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