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05/14/2020 | Planning Your ARRL Field Day 2020 Operation

For most of us, ARRL Field Day 2020 is going to look quite different than it did in past years. Read More
05/14/2020 | “ARRL at Home Hamvention” Weekend of Specials Set

ARRL has put together a weekend of specials to bring a bit of the Hamvention spirit and excitement to members during what would have been Dayton Hamvention weekend, May 14 – 17 Read More
05/14/2020 | HuskySat-1 (HO-107) Transponder is Open

The transponder on HuskySat-1, now designated as HuskySat-OSCAR 107 (HO-107), has been activated and is open for use and testing. Read More
05/14/2020 | ARRL Announces New Life 70+ Membership

The ARRL Board of Directors recently voted to create a special Life Membership opportunity for individuals who are at least 70 years old. Read More
05/14/2020 | Amateur Radio Gearing Up for Predicted “Above Average” Atlantic Hurricane Season

Extended-range forecasts for the 2020 Atlantic Basin hurricane season anticipate above-normal activity. Read More
05/14/2020 | A New On the Air Podcast Now Available

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05/13/2020 | ARRL Seeks Clarification of Amended Amateur Service RF Safety Rules

ARRL has filed a Petition for Clarification addressing two issues arising from amended FCC RF safety rules that go into effect on June 1 for the Amateur Service and other FCC-regulated services. Read More
05/13/2020 | New WSJT-X Beta Version Offers Significant FT4 and FT8 Upgrades

A new beta version of the WSJT-X software suite has been released that includes the first updates to the popular FT8 and FT4 protocols since last fall. Read More
05/13/2020 | ARISS to Attempt Second Test of New Multipoint Telebridge Contact System

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is hoping to refine its new “multipoint telebridge” system for handling scheduled ham radio contacts. Read More
05/12/2020 | Two New Chinese Ham Satellites Expected to Launch in September

Two new Chinese amateur radio satellites are expected to launch on September 15. Read More
05/12/2020 | Amateur Radio Gains Significant Boost in UK by Connecting People During Lockdown

Ham radio has gotten a significant boost by connecting people during the COVID-19 lockdown in the UK. Read More
05/12/2020 | May 12 is Amateur Radio Day in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez has declared May 12 Amateur Radio Day in Puerto Rico. Read More
05/11/2020 | Socially Distanced In-Person Exam Sessions Held in US and Norway

In-person ham radio exam sessions are not a thing of the past. Read More
05/08/2020 | The June Issue of Digital QST is Now Available!

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05/08/2020 | The Latest Episode of ARRL Audio News is Now Available

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05/08/2020 | Coronavirus Creating Short-Term Delivery Delays from ARRL Headquarters

ARRL is currently experiencing delays in the fulfillment of orders due to a record number of orders received in the past weeks. Read More