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Regulatory & Advocacy

09/09/2021 | August 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Report

The Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program is a joint initiative between ARRL and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to enhance compliance in the Amateur Radio Service. Learn More
09/09/2021 | FCC Extends Filing Deadlines for Affected Louisiana Parishes and Mississippi Counties

The FCC has announced that it is extending certain filing deadlines for those in Louisiana and Mississippi unable to meet them due to the storm. Learn More
09/02/2021 | FCC Grants 60-Day Waiver of Part 97 Data Rate Rules for Hurricane Relief Traffic

The FCC has granted a temporary waiver sought by ARRL to facilitate relief communications related to Hurricane Ida. Learn More
08/16/2021 | FCC Application Fees Unlikely to Go into Effect Until 2022

The schedule of FCC amateur radio application fees likely will not go into effect before 2022. Learn More

Legislative Activities

ARRL informs lawmakers about the contributions and needs of the Amateur Radio service. Learn More
Regulatory Agencies

ARRL interacts with the FCC and other federal agencies involved in telecommunications policies. Learn More
State Advocacy

The ARRL volunteer Field Organization includes State Government Liaisons (SGL) who monitor state legislation. Learn More
Local Advocacy

ARRL supports local amateurs in representing Amateur Radio in their communities. Learn More

The ARRL Regulatory Information Branch is responsible for interpretations of Amateur Radio regulatory issues. These include:

Concerns about FCC rules and regulations,
Applications for a new or renewed amateur licenses,
Changes of address
Vanity call sign applications and operations overseas

RIB staff maintain and administer:

The Volunteer Counsel, Volunteer Consulting Engineer and Volunteer Monitor Programs,
Answer general regulatory questions as well as those on the FCC preemption of RFI,
The ARRL Equipment Insurance and Club Liability Insurance Plans, antenna restrictions and the ARRL Monitoring System,
Edit The ARRL's FCC Rule Book.

Answers to most of your regulatory concerns can be found on these pages or you may contact us for additional information.

Additonal Resources

The ARRL recommends the following publications on regulatory topics:

Antenna Zoning for the Radio Amateur by Fred Hopengarten
Everything you and your attorney need to know to obtain a permit for your antenna support system.

Contact Us -- ARRL HQ Regulatory Staff

Dan Henderson, N1ND

Tel: 860-594-0236
E-mail: reginfo@arrl.org
Fax: 860-594-0259

Administrator, ARRL Volunteer Counsel and Volunteer Consulting Engineer Programs.

Duties include:

General regulatory questions
Volunteer Monitor Program
RFI regulatory information
Antenna restrictions
International operating

Steve Ewald, WV1X

Tel: 860-594-0265
E-mail: wv1x@arrl.org

Field Services.

Backup of general regulatory inquiries

Note:

Amateurs occasionally ask for ARRL General Counsel to assist with a problem or question. Please note that ARRL's counsels are not employees of the ARRL but are retained to provide services to the ARRL Board and are not available to provide legal advice to ARRL members. Questions requiring a legal opinion can be asked of an ARRL Volunteer Counsel in your area.

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