ARRL  Maine Section Web Page

Update: 2/26/2026

Thank you for visiting the Maine ARRL section official web site, where you will find the latest news, upcoming test sessions, hamfests and other events, bulletins, and links to Maine's ARRL affiliated ham radio clubs. Check back often for the latests updates!

 Maine Ham Of The Year Nomination

Maine ARRL-affiliated clubs may nominate one name from their ham radio members for consideration as Maine Ham Radio Operator Of the Year.  Club presidents should submit a recommendation with justification/bullets of no more than one page. Send the nomination to Phil Duggan N1EP, email n1ep@yahoo.com, no later than April 15, 2026.

Maine Section Needs Section Manager Candidates!
The Maine ARRL section needs a qualified member to run for section manager election. Phil Duggan N1EP has served for 4+ years and his current term ends on June 30, 2026.  The ARRL has not received a nomination package from anyone yet, and the deadline to submit the nomination petition and short bio is March 6

. The section manager role is an important and rewarding position. For more information on candidate requirements and other details, check out https://www.arrl.org/section-terms-nomination-information . You can also call the ARRL or N1EP for more info. N1EP ph number is 207-598-5397.

 Welcome LCARC To Our Affiliated Team!The Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club recently became an ARRL affiliated ham radio club. Check out their web site link when you scroll down this page a bit further. The LCARC is sponsoring the Sep 6 Windsor Hamfest.

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 TESTING SESSIONS

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Bring a legal photo ID or two alternate forms of ID as listed at (http://www.arrl.org/what-to-bring-to-an-exam-session) and your FRN (FCC Registration Number) gotten prior to the testing session. web page: fcc.gov  for free. Bring the FRN and any certificates of successful completion of examinations, and copy of amateur radio license if applicable. The photocopies will not be returned. Persons needing special accommodations should check with the contact person. Face Masks may be required. Check with contact person for details and to confirm session dates, pre-registration, etc.

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EXAM SESSIONS

 https://www.arrl.org/find-an-amateur-radio-license-exam-session

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ELMERS/MENTORS NEEDED

If you would like to assist a new or perspective ham or even an experienced ham in need of help, please ask N1EP to add you to the Maine Statewide Mentoring list. You can provide advice, actual physical assistance or whatever level of amateur radio help you are comfortable with. Your name and local region of Maine will be listed at https://www.mainearrl.org/mentors-elmers BUT your contact info will remain private. If someone needs help from your region, we will put you in contact with them.

PLEASE become an Elmer! Contact person Phil Duggan, N1EP Maine Section manager, email  n1ep@arrl.net 598-5397 

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Maine ARRL Affiliated Clubs

Androscoggin Amateur Radio Club

Ellsworth Amateur Wireless Association

Lincoln County Amateur Radio Club

Maine Ham Radio Society

Merrymeeting Amateur Radio Association

Pen Bay Amateur Radio Club

Pine State Amateur Radio Club

Piscataquis Amateur Radio Club

Portland Amateur Wireless Association

Saint Croix Valley Amateur Radio Club

Saint John Valley Amateur Radio Association

Waldo County Amateur Radio Association

Waterville Area Wireless Association

Wireless Society of Southern Maine