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Discover the Excitement of Ham Radio with ARRL
The Amateur Radio Service offers a unique mix of public service, technology and experimenting with electronics–all with an emphasis on fun. Some hams use their skills to provide communications during emergencies and disasters when all else fails. Others enjoy talking to people across the country and around the globe, participating in local contests and building experiments.  Whatever YOUR interest, ARRL–the national association for Amateur Radio–has all the resources you need to get started, get involved and get on the air. 

ARRL members have direct access to all the top experts in the Amateur Radio Service and enjoy QST magazine-ARRL's official journal and the most widely read ham radio publication in the country, free e-newsletters, problem-solving technical advice, access to online product reviews, and much more!

Special Offers for Subscribers of Monitoring Times
Join ARRL today and get ARRL’s Small Antennas for Small Spaces book FREE.  You’ll find ideas and projects that will get you on the air regardless of where you live!

Don’t have your Amateur Radio license yet?  ARRL can help you with that, too!  Join ARRL and get a FREE copy of The Ham Radio License Manual.  Pass the 35-question test and get your first license.

Join Now or call 1-888-277-5289 to take advantage of these offers.

  • New Ham Info

    What is Ham Radio? Why I love it! Become a Ham. Learn More

    New Ham Info

  • Find a Class

    Locate a ham radio licensing class near you! Learn More

    Find a Class

  • Ready to Take Your Exam?

    Find a testing site near you! Learn More

    Ready to Take Your Exam?

  • Public Service

    ARRL's volunteer Amateur Radio operators help their communities in good times and bad. Learn More

    Public Service

  • Emergency Communications

    AR has consistently been the most reliable means of communications when other systems fail. Learn More

    Emergency Communications

  • Member Benefits

    Learn more about ARRL's Member Benefits program! Learn More

    Member Benefits

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