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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 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...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2550 for Friday, September 11th, 2026
  Sep 11, 2026

  - AM RADIO LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARD FULL VOTE IN US CONGRESS - FINDING POWER IN BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP WITH AMATEURS - HAZEL EVERETTS, N8PTL, CHOSEN AS HAMVENTION 2027 GENERAL CHAIR - SWIFT OBSERVATORY RESCUE MISSION ABANDONED - NASA ADDS NEW DEEP SPACE NETWORK DISH IN CALIFORNIA - TWO CHANCES TO GET ANTARCTICA IN THE LOG - DXPEDITION GETS HELP FROM CHILEAN ISLAND'S FISHING COMMUNITY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: ROUTE 66 TAKES A DETOUR ONTO THE HF HIGHWAYSCRIPTAUDIO ...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2549 for Friday, September 4th, 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  - JUDGES OVERTURN WRTC-UK SCORES, CITING FRAUDULENT SCHEMES - CAVE RESCUE SUCCEEDS USING RADIO THAT PENETRATES ROCK - SUCCESS IN EARTH-MOON COMMUNICATION BY LASER - SILENT KEY: DXPEDITIONER, CONTESTER DIEGO THOBIE, F4HAU - WILDFIRE DAMAGES CRITICAL REPEATER IN NEVADA - ARISS-USA INVITES SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR ASTRONAUT CONTACTS IN 2027 - TOKELAU ZK3ZL DXPEDITION POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 - COUNTY TO DONATE SURPLUS TOWER TO ALABAMA HAM CLUB - FOR 11-YEAR-OLD CW OP, A MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - WOR...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2549 for Friday, September 4th, 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  - JUDGES OVERTURN WRTC-UK SCORES, CITING FRAUDULENT SCHEMES - CAVE RESCUE SUCCEEDS USING RADIO THAT PENETRATES ROCK - SUCCESS IN EARTH-MOON COMMUNICATION BY LASER - SILENT KEY: DXPEDITIONER, CONTESTER DIEGO THOBIE, F4HAU - WILDFIRE DAMAGES CRITICAL REPEATER IN NEVADA - ARISS-USA INVITES SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR ASTRONAUT CONTACTS IN 2027 - TOKELAU ZK3ZL DXPEDITION POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 - COUNTY TO DONATE SURPLUS TOWER TO ALABAMA HAM CLUB - FOR 11-YEAR-OLD CW OP, A MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - WOR...

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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.

• DX Engineering Sponsors XU7X Cambodia DXpedition—Its Branded Coaxial Cable to Play Critical Role
  Sep 21, 2026

  A team of more than 20 amateur radio operators from Brazil, the U.S., Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland, and Japan plan to be QRV 24/7 from Koh Rong Island off […] The post DX Engineering Sponsors XU7X Cambodia DXpedition—Its Branded Coaxial Cable to Play Critical Role appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Tips on Getting Back Into Amateur Radio After Periods of Inactivity
  Sep 18, 2026

  Throughout most amateur radio “careers,” hams have a period or two of being less involved with the hobby or having to put it off to the side completely. It can […] The post Tips on Getting Back Into Amateur Radio After Periods of Inactivity appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Can You Hear Me Now? Tips and Tools to Help Ham Radio Operators Affected by Hearing Loss
  Sep 17, 2026

  For years, my wife has questioned my hearing quality. I always dismissed it jokingly as “selective hearing.” It wasn’t until I noticed it affecting my ham radio operations that I […] The post Can You Hear Me Now? Tips and Tools to Help Ham Radio Operators Affected by Hearing Loss appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Substitutes for Ground in Portable Ham Radio Operations
  Sep 16, 2026

  Portable amateur radio operation is all about freedom and mobility. One day you’re operating from a mountain summit, the next from a state park, and the next from a picnic […] The post Substitutes for Ground in Portable Ham Radio Operations 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

• 2025 Audited 990-PF (Tax Return) & Financial Statements
  Aug 6, 2026

  Every year since I’ve worked at ARDC, in addition to publishing our audited tax returns and financial statements on our website, we’ve done a blog post offering an overview of these documents and how our finances and spending compare to prior year. Every year, I wonder if this exercise is at all useful to people. ... Read More