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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 2533 for Friday, May 15th, 2026
  May 14, 2026

  - PROJECT PURSUES MYSTERIES OF SPORADIC E-SKIP - UK HAMS PLAN TRIBUTE TO BBC TRANSMITTERS MARKED FOR SHUTDOWN - AUSTRALIAN RADIOCOMMUNICATION LICENSES GET NEW WEBSITE - NEW ZEALAND CYCLONE REVS UP RECRUITMENT DRIVE - SILENT KEY: ROSS MERLIN, WA2WDT. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PROFESSIONAL - TIME TO NOMINATE THE NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE MODEM CALLED A VARA REPLACEMENT - WIA ASKS FOR CHANGES IN SUB-ANTARCTIC CALL PREFIXES - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A-ROVING THEY WILL GOSCRIPT...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2532 for Friday, May 8th, 2026
  May 7, 2026

  - HAMVENTION PROMISES "RADIO ADVENTURE" - MORE HAMVENTION: YOTA PLANS TO BE YOUNG HAMS' GATHERING SPOT - SAUDI AMATEUR SOCIETY HOSTING 2ND SATELLITE COMPETITION - CW OPS NEEDED TO COPY DATA FROM TOKYO-BUILT CUBESAT - SILENT KEY: SINGER/COMPOSER ALAN OSMOND, KNØIZE - SILENT KEY: DX NEWS EDITOR AND TOP CONTESTER ALEXANDER TEIMURAZOV, 4L5A - NOMINATE NEWSLINE'S NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - NORTH AMERICAN SPECIAL EVENT CELEBRATES SOCCER TOURNAMENT - HAMS GO PORTABLE WITH PROTECTED AREA RADIO COMM...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2531 for Friday, May 1st, 2026
  May 1, 2026

  - HONORS FOR DXPEDITIONS FEATURING REMOTE ACTIVATIONS - HAM RADIO LESSONS PREPARE STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN FOR ADVENTURE - SILENT KEY: ENNIO TONON, IØFHZ, LEADER, MENTOR FOR ARI - AMSAT'S CUBESAT UPDATES AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE - SPECIAL EVENTS IN CANADA HIGHLIGHT PUBLIC SAFETY - NOMINATION DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - HAMLIB CHOSEN FOR 2026 AMATEUR RADIO SOFTWARE AWARD - RAC SEEKS EDITOR FOR CANADIAN AMATEUR MAGAZINE - INCREASED RECOGNITION FOR YOUTH ON DXPEDITIONS - WORLD OF DX ...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2530 for Friday, April 24th, 2026
  Apr 23, 2026

  - BREAKING NEWS: FCC GRANTS FREQUENCIES' USE FOR SATELLITE SERVICE - STEPPIR ANNOUNCES RETURN TO AMATEUR RADIO MARKET - FREQUENCIES IDENTIFIED FOR EXPANDING 6G ON 2.7 GHz BAND - MODERN RADIOS TO LIGHT UP BESIDE HISTORIC MILLS - ARRL HONORS OFFICER FOR SERVICE TO PENNSYLVANIA CLUB - ONE HUNDRED REASONS TO ATTEND NEW ZEALAND CONVENTION - SILENT KEY: FORMER ARI PRESIDENT GRAZIANO SARTORI, IØSSH - ARDC NEEDS TECHNICAL WRITER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - RSGB HEADQUARTERS STATION WELCOMES GUEST OPS IN J...

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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.

• FlexRadio Announces DX Engineering as an Additional Distributor of Its New Aurora Series Transceivers
  May 15, 2026

  FlexRadio announced May 15 during the opening day of 2026 Dayton Hamvention® that DX Engineering will be selling the company’s new Aurora™ Series Transceivers, adding to the lineup of FlexRadio […] The post FlexRadio Announces DX Engineering as an Additional Distributor of Its New Aurora Series Transceivers appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Youth Ham Radio Insights: How to Find a Mentor
  May 15, 2026

  The relationships I’ve formed with my mentors in amateur radio are some of the most meaningful relationships I have. These mentors have helped guide and encourage me through all my […] The post Youth Ham Radio Insights: How to Find a Mentor appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Sierra Radio Systems Modules to be Featured by DX Engineering at 2026 Dayton Hamvention® (Videos)
  May 14, 2026

  Also find Sierra Radio Systems PackTenna Portable HF Antennas at the DX Engineering booth. We know there’s a lot to absorb at Dayton Hamvention®. It’s always a good idea to […] The post Sierra Radio Systems Modules to be Featured by DX Engineering at 2026 Dayton Hamvention® (Videos) appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Guide to Prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026: Part 2, LiFePO4 Batteries, Solar Panels & Generators
  May 13, 2026

  In Part 2 of our Guide to Prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026 (June 27-28), we’ll be examining ways to successfully operate your transmitting equipment from sources completely independent of […] The post Guide to Prepping for ARRL Field Day 2026: Part 2, LiFePO4 Batteries, Solar Panels & Generators 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 at Hamvention 2026
  Apr 29, 2026

  We’re excited to be heading back to Hamvention this year! You’ll find us at Booth #1302 / #1402 in Building 1 (Maxim), where you can learn more about our grants program and priority areas for funding, as well as explore what’s possible with 44Net. We’ll also be hosting a forum on Friday (5/15) from 3:30 ... Read More

• Building a Carrier‑Grade Yaesu IMRS Backbone on 44Net: A Replicable Playbook from VK
  Apr 9, 2026

  Below is a guest contribution from Phil Kern VK5PK, a 44Net user. If you’re a 44Net user and are interested in submitting a guest contribution, please reach out to comms@ardc.net. Summary Australian clubs and KernWi‑Fi, a local ISP, partnered to engineer a carrier‑grade IP fabric for Yaesu Internet-linked Multi-site Repeater System (IMRS) (DR‑2X) linking— using ... Read More

• 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