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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 2526 for Friday, March 27th, 2026
  Mar 26, 2026

  - HAMS RESPOND TO HISTORIC FLOODS IN HAWAII - FUNDS WOULD EXPAND, UPGRADE NOAA'S WEATHER RADIO NETWORK - INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP CALLS CQ FOR AUTISM AWARENESS - CHARTERED FLIGHT TO CARRY INTERNATIONAL TEAM TO ISS - NEW NET BUILDING BRIDGE WITH HISTORICALLY BLACK CAMPUSES - OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO PLUTO ANNIVERSARY EVENT - SILENT KEY: DISASTER-RESPONSE OPERATOR S. ARUNA KUMAR, VU3VGP - RADIO CLUB OF AMERICA HONORS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS - SPECIAL EVENT REMEMBERS THE TITANIC - WORLD OF DX - KI...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2525 for Friday, March 20th, 2026
  Mar 19, 2026

  - BOUVET ISLAND DXPEDITION A SUCCESS - JUDGE ORDERS VOICE OF AMERICA BACK ON THE AIR - SKYWARN YOUTH NET CALLS CQ FOR SECOND YEAR - US MILITARY TESTS HF COMMUNICATIONS IN ALASKA - YL WORLD WIDE EVENT OVERWHELMING - AIRLINES REQUIRED TO UPDATE ELECTRONICS DUE TO CW INTERFERENCE - PUSH IS ON TO GET SARDINIA RADIOACTIVE - SUN-LIT AWAKENING FOR JAPAN'S 30-YEAR-OLD SATELLITE - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: DOCUMENTARY ABOUT MARTIN F. JUE AND M.F.J. IN THE WORKSSCRIPTAUDIO

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2524 for Friday, March 13th, 2026
  Mar 12, 2026

  - RESTRICTIONS TO IMPACT KANTON ISLAND DXPEDITIONS - WRTC NOT PERMITTING NATIONAL FLAGS, SYMBOLS - AUSTRALIAN HAMS CHALLENGE HIGHER FEES ON STATE LANDS - FEDERAL COURT RULES AGAINST VOA LEADERSHIP - HAMVENTION ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS - CAMBODIAN STUDENTS EXPLORE SATELLITE COMMUNICATION - NEW INDIANA LAW PROTECTS HAM RADIO ANTENNAS, TOWERS - HURDY GURDY MUSEUM STATION BACK ON THE AIR - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: TAKE THE "FIVE TWO" SIMPLEX CHALLENGESCRIPTAUDIO

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2523 for Friday, March 6th, 2026
  Mar 6, 2026

  - HAMS HELP SUMMON GIRL'S EMERGENCY CARE IN CUBAN BLACKOUT - FCC REPORTS TO CONGRESS ON 6TH YEAR OF PIRATE ACT - STUDENT QSO WITH ANTARCTICA PART OF FAMILY SPACE DAY - HAMS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AT NATIONAL HURRICANE CONFERENCE - CANADA ENDING NATIONWIDE WEATHERADIO SERVICE - ADJUSTMENTS TO AUSTRALIA BAND PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS - DX INDIA FOUNDATION MAKES NEW TRY ON ARNALA ISLAND - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A TOWERING RESCUE FROM HOT AIR BALLOONSCRIPTAUDIO

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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.

• Guide to April 2026 Ham Radio Contests: Lightning Edition
  Apr 2, 2026

  April marks the beginning of severe weather season in the U.S. It also signals a good time to get your station ready for lightning season (typically June, July, and August). […] The post Guide to April 2026 Ham Radio Contests: Lightning Edition appeared first on OnAllBands.

• DX Engineering Unveils a Ham Radio Game-Changer—the All-New Antenna Encabulator
  Apr 1, 2026

  After decades of research, DX Engineering has perfected the balance of inverse reactive current and the automatic syncrization of ham radio grammeters thanks to the all-new high-performance Antenna Encabulator. In […] The post DX Engineering Unveils a Ham Radio Game-Changer—the All-New Antenna Encabulator appeared first on OnAllBands.

• What It’s Like Living with Active Amateur Radio Operators
  Apr 1, 2026

  The vast majority of my younger ham friends got into the hobby because a family member had their license. I became involved in amateur radio through a mix of influences: […] The post What It’s Like Living with Active Amateur Radio Operators appeared first on OnAllBands.

• The Most Overlooked Ham Radio Skills
  Mar 31, 2026

  In this digital age of ham radio licensing exam preparation, many hams learn the answers, but few take it to the next step and learn the whys and wherefores behind […] The post The Most Overlooked Ham Radio Skills 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.

• ARDC Welcomes New Committee Members for 2026
  Apr 1, 2026

  We’re pleased to welcome a new group of volunteers to ARDC. These volunteers bring a wide range of experience and perspectives, and their contributions are essential to supporting ARDC’s mission. Our volunteer groups for 2026 are: Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) – reviews grant applications Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – works on 44Net-related projects and policies ... Read More

• ARDC is Hiring: Software Developer
  Mar 18, 2026

  Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) – https://www.ardc.net – is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and internet communication technology. Our mission is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication ... Read More

• ARDC is Hiring: Technical Writer
  Mar 18, 2026

  Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) – https://www.ardc.net – is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and internet communication technology. Our mission is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication ... Read More

• ARDC Community Meeting Recap: March 7, 2026
  Mar 10, 2026

  On Saturday, March 7, we hosted our 2026 Community Meeting. Participants joined us to hear updates on our work from 2025 and what lies ahead for the foundation in the coming year. These meetings provide an opportunity to share progress, discuss current initiatives, and connect with the broader ARDC community. Executive Director Rosy Schechter KJ7RYV ... Read More