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ARRL News

Official news releases from the American Radio Relay League covering U.S. amateur radio policy, events, and awards.

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Amateur Radio Newsline

Weekly international audio newscast and headlines focusing on emergency communications and operator stories since 1971.

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2554 for Friday, October 9th, 2026
  Oct 8, 2026

  - A MILESTONE FOR ARISS IN A CHILE HIGH SCHOOL - AMATEUR HONORED AS 'FRIEND OF BROADCASTERS' - HISTORIC TRANSMITTER SENDS MESSAGE OF PEACE - ARGENTINIAN HAMS ORGANIZE TRIBUTE TO SILENT KEY - CHICAGO ATTORNEY, EARLY PROPONENT OF GMRS, DIES - FINAL EVENTS IN 'CHASING CORNWALLIS' CHALLENGE - GENERAL ADMISSION EXTENDED FOR ZERO RETRIES CONFERENCE - HAM RADIO IRELAND ENJOYING QSOS WITH READERSHIP - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: THREE VETERANS RECEIVE A SKY-HIGH WELCOMESCRIPTAUDIO ...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2553 for Friday, October 2nd, 2026
  Oct 1, 2026

  - UN AGENCIES MAKE PLEA FOR STRONGER RFI SAFEGUARDS - EXPERIMENTAL SATELLITE PUTS AI DATA CENTER IN SPACE - RESEARCHERS DETECT RADIO SIGNALS FROM ANOTHER WORLD - NEW AZORES-BASED NETWORK UNITES SCHOOL RADIO CLUBS - 2 US AGENCIES SEEK COMMENTS ON RF EXPOSURE - SILENT KEY: YACHT CO-FOUNDER EDWARD ENGLEMAN, KG8CX - NOAA WEATHER RADIOS A PRIORITY IN CALIFORNIA COUNTY - PA QSO PARTY INTRODUCES TEAM COMPETITION - ARISS SSTV EVENT CELEBRATES EDUCATION - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A TOP DX ENTITY, BY ANY ...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2552 for Friday, September 25th, 2026
  Sep 25, 2026

  - SUMMIT ACTIVATOR ASSISTS IN RESCUE OF HIKER IN HAWAII - WRTC AWARDS CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN CROATIA - US GOVERNMENT SETS DATE FOR TEST OF EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM - SILENT KEY: DISASTER-RESPONSE VETERAN TOM DELANEY W8WTD - SILENT KEY: QRP KIT LEADER DOUG HENDRICKS, KI6DS - AMATEUR RADIO TEAMS UP WITH SCOUTS FOR GLOBAL JAMBOREE - HAMS ENSURE SAFETY AS HINDU FESTIVAL CONCLUDES IN MUMBAI - ON THIS NET, ETIQUETTE IS NO TRIVIAL MATTER - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: SENDING SIGNALS TO HONOR A CUBAN PIONEER...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2551 for Friday, September 18th, 2026
  Sep 17, 2026

  - DEADLY INDONESIAN VOLCANO SPURS ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY NET - LASERS FROM SPACE SEEN AS DELIVERY MEANS FOR SOLAR POWER - STAMPS, COINS TO MARK MILESTONES FOR GIBRALTAR AMATEURS - INDIAN STUDENTS BUILD FLIGHT-READY EAGLESATS - HF RADIO COMES TO 12,000-YEAR-OLD ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE - ARDC SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT GRANTS, 44NET SYSTEM - SPECIAL EVENT URGES SAFETY WITH LITHIUM BATTERIES - FCC TO VOTE ON GIVING HIGH-SPEED SATELLITE MORE SPECTRUM - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: TWIN TOWERS, A TRANSM...

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Practical Antennas

Field-tested HF and VHF antenna designs by KA1QHR with an emphasis on portable and emergency-friendly builds.

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DX Engineering OnAllBands

DX Engineering's engineering blog covering contest strategy, portable ops, and station engineering.

• Ham Radio 101: Why You Hear Stations That Don’t Hear You
  Oct 12, 2026

  One of the great frustrations of amateur radio is hearing a station loud and clear while the other operator seems completely unaware that you exist. You can hear her calling […] The post Ham Radio 101: Why You Hear Stations That Don’t Hear You appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos)
  Oct 9, 2026

  CITEL has been keeping the world’s critical networks and equipment protected since 1937. That’s welcome news for amateur radio operators who understand that sudden voltage spikes can deliver a huge […] The post Product Spotlight: CITEL Coaxial Cable Surge Protectors Offer Vital Protection Against Voltage Spikes (Videos) appeared first on OnAllBands.

• New Product Spotlight: W2HVH Enclosures Portable Go-Bag Mounting Systems for Icom & Yaesu Transceivers
  Oct 8, 2026

  Going portable remains the hottest ticket in amateur radio today. DX Engineering is committed to making your experience operating from a park, summit, island, or just about anywhere outside of […] The post New Product Spotlight: W2HVH Enclosures Portable Go-Bag Mounting Systems for Icom & Yaesu Transceivers appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Take a Look at FlexRadio 8400 Transceivers (Video)
  Oct 7, 2026

  Looking for an excellent entry-level HF SDR with a budget-friendly price tag? Check out the FlexRadio 8400 Signature Series 100W HF+6M Transceivers—a lot of radio for the money, with the […] The post Take a Look at FlexRadio 8400 Transceivers (Video) appeared first on OnAllBands.

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Hackaday: Amateur Radio

Hardware hacking articles that often intersect with amateur radio, SDR, digital modes, and spectrum experimentation.

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Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC)

Grant announcements and research updates from ARDC, the non-profit stewarding 44/8, digital networking, and STEM projects.

• Volunteer with ARDC in 2027!
  Sep 15, 2026

  Applications are open Sept. 15 – Oct. 30, 2026. ARDC is now accepting applications for our 2027 volunteer cohort. We’re looking for qualified individuals to contribute their time and expertise across several committees and teams: Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) – reviews grant applications. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – works on 44Net-related projects and policies. Grants ... Read More

• Highlights from JARL Ham Fair 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  We had an amazing time attending the JARL Ham Fair last month and joining JARL in celebrating its 100th anniversary. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to connect with amateur radio enthusiasts from Japan and around the world. The Ham Fair kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by ARDC President Bdale Garbee KB0G. ... Read More

• FreeDV RADE: A New Approach to Digital Voice over HF, Now Integrated into Popular Radios
  Aug 27, 2026

  Single sideband (SSB) is the most common voice mode for analog communications over HF radio. Its widespread adoption is due in part to its spectral efficiency, with a typical SSB signal occupying ~3 kHz of bandwidth. This efficiency, however, comes with a tradeoff: because only part of the frequency range of human speech is transmitted, ... Read More