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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 2550 for Friday, September 11th, 2026
  Sep 11, 2026

  - AM RADIO LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARD FULL VOTE IN US CONGRESS - FINDING POWER IN BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP WITH AMATEURS - HAZEL EVERETTS, N8PTL, CHOSEN AS HAMVENTION 2027 GENERAL CHAIR - SWIFT OBSERVATORY RESCUE MISSION ABANDONED - NASA ADDS NEW DEEP SPACE NETWORK DISH IN CALIFORNIA - TWO CHANCES TO GET ANTARCTICA IN THE LOG - DXPEDITION GETS HELP FROM CHILEAN ISLAND'S FISHING COMMUNITY - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: ROUTE 66 TAKES A DETOUR ONTO THE HF HIGHWAYSCRIPTAUDIO ...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2549 for Friday, September 4th, 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  - JUDGES OVERTURN WRTC-UK SCORES, CITING FRAUDULENT SCHEMES - CAVE RESCUE SUCCEEDS USING RADIO THAT PENETRATES ROCK - SUCCESS IN EARTH-MOON COMMUNICATION BY LASER - SILENT KEY: DXPEDITIONER, CONTESTER DIEGO THOBIE, F4HAU - WILDFIRE DAMAGES CRITICAL REPEATER IN NEVADA - ARISS-USA INVITES SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR ASTRONAUT CONTACTS IN 2027 - TOKELAU ZK3ZL DXPEDITION POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 - COUNTY TO DONATE SURPLUS TOWER TO ALABAMA HAM CLUB - FOR 11-YEAR-OLD CW OP, A MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - WOR...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2549 for Friday, September 4th, 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  - JUDGES OVERTURN WRTC-UK SCORES, CITING FRAUDULENT SCHEMES - CAVE RESCUE SUCCEEDS USING RADIO THAT PENETRATES ROCK - SUCCESS IN EARTH-MOON COMMUNICATION BY LASER - SILENT KEY: DXPEDITIONER, CONTESTER DIEGO THOBIE, F4HAU - WILDFIRE DAMAGES CRITICAL REPEATER IN NEVADA - ARISS-USA INVITES SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR ASTRONAUT CONTACTS IN 2027 - TOKELAU ZK3ZL DXPEDITION POSTPONED UNTIL 2027 - COUNTY TO DONATE SURPLUS TOWER TO ALABAMA HAM CLUB - FOR 11-YEAR-OLD CW OP, A MILESTONE MEMBERSHIP NUMBER - WOR...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2548 for Friday, August 28th, 2026
  Aug 27, 2026

  - AMATEURS RECALL 9/11 TERROR ATTACKS ON 25th ANNIVERSARY - AST SPACEMOBILE'S TESTS ON 800 MHz END ON SEPT. 12 - GRANT WILL FUND PENNSYLVANIA STUDENT CLUB'S EXPANSION - SOUTH AFRICAN REGULATOR TRACKS REPEATER INTERFERENCE - COUNCIL DENIES SCOTTISH AMATEUR'S REQUEST FOR MAST - BANGLADESH RADIO SOCIETY ASKS HAMS TO SUPPORT TRANSPONDER REQUEST - REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ZERO RETRIES DIGITAL CONFERENCE - RSGB'S "CODING WEEK" BLENDS RADIO WITH PROGRAMMING SKILLS - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: MEET CARSTEN ...

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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.

• A Few Words from Alpha Antenna about the HOA Buster Antenna Matching Unit
  Sep 15, 2026

  OnAllBands spent time with many fascinating hams at Dayton Hamvention® 2026, from globetrotting DXpeditioners to leading manufacturers whose innovations are making a difference for operators everywhere. Today’s post focuses on […] The post A Few Words from Alpha Antenna about the HOA Buster Antenna Matching Unit appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Planning & Executing a POTA Rove
  Sep 14, 2026

  There are all manner of ways to participate in portable operating. Some folks like to stay home and hunt, while others prefer to hit the field and put a signal […] The post Ham Radio Portable Operating Insights: Planning & Executing a POTA Rove appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Ham Radio Youth Insights—Serving as a Site Manager at WRTC 2026 UK
  Sep 11, 2026

  In Part 2 of my series on my WRTC (World Radiosport Team Championship) 2026 UK experience, I talked about the preparation leading up to the actual contest portion of the […] The post Ham Radio Youth Insights—Serving as a Site Manager at WRTC 2026 UK appeared first on OnAllBands.

• “Powered by Active Hams”—What DX Engineering’s Official Motto Means to Our Customers
  Sep 10, 2026

  Coming up with a new company motto that encapsulates over 25 years of service to the amateur radio community wasn’t easy. Dozens of ideas were offered. Many focused on DX […] The post “Powered by Active Hams”—What DX Engineering’s Official Motto Means to Our Customers 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.

• Highlights from JARL Ham Fair 2026
  Sep 4, 2026

  We had an amazing time attending the JARL Ham Fair last month and joining JARL in celebrating its 100th anniversary. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to connect with amateur radio enthusiasts from Japan and around the world. The Ham Fair kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by ARDC President Bdale Garbee KB0G. ... Read More

• FreeDV RADE: A New Approach to Digital Voice over HF, Now Integrated into Popular Radios
  Aug 27, 2026

  Single sideband (SSB) is the most common voice mode for analog communications over HF radio. Its widespread adoption is due in part to its spectral efficiency, with a typical SSB signal occupying ~3 kHz of bandwidth. This efficiency, however, comes with a tradeoff: because only part of the frequency range of human speech is transmitted, ... Read More

• 2025 Audited 990-PF (Tax Return) & Financial Statements
  Aug 6, 2026

  Every year since I’ve worked at ARDC, in addition to publishing our audited tax returns and financial statements on our website, we’ve done a blog post offering an overview of these documents and how our finances and spending compare to prior year. Every year, I wonder if this exercise is at all useful to people. ... Read More