Ham Radio Reports Fire; Helicopter Crew Extinguishes Just in Time
Amateur radio operators preparing for a contest sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® used ham radio to report a forest fire just before winds picked up. By John Ross, KD8IDJ
With the help of amateur radio operators, a potential wildfire was averted in California on June 12. Amateur “ham” radio is a thriving technical hobby with members active all over the world. Hams ofte...
SIMPLEX Radio Repeater Management Software
This page offers the latest version of SIMPLEX, a freeware program designed for hams ... - Listed in Software/Repeater Control
Auto Keyer for Radio Fox Hunting Project
This page presents a project involving attaching an amateur radio transceiver to an Arduino ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Arduino
Hamparts Shop
HamParts produces and sell remote control accessories for ham radio operators, including antenna switch ... - Listed in Shopping and Services/Accessories
ARRL Audio News June 13, 2025
ARRL Audio News June 13, 2025
ARRL Section Manager Nomination Results
The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is This Weekend
The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is this weekend, starting at 1800 UTC on Saturday, June 14, and concluding at 0259 UTC on Monday, June 16. Late spring weather brings enhanced tropospheric ducting and meteor scatter. Plus, it’s the peak of the sporadic-E season. Take advantage of these propagation enhancements and have some fun on the VHF and UHF bands. ARRL Contest Program Manager Paul Bourque, N...
Jobs for Hams: Join the ARRL Team
ARRL is looking for some new members of our Newington, Connecticut-based headquarters staff. There are several roles for which we’re seeking qualified candidates. If you’re into amateur radio, ARRL is a tremendous place to work. The Membership Manager is responsible for leading efforts related to ARRL membership growth, engagement, and retention. This role serves as the primary point of contact ...
2025 ARRL Field Day - Are You Ready?
ARRL Teachers Institute – Multiplying the Message
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® welcomed the year’s first cohort of educators to attend a session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) at headquarters this week. The group follows on the success of the Louisiana-based session last week, and one on Staten Island in New York City this past in January. The educators traveled from all over the country to attend...
FRG-7 Digital Frequency Display
Improve the FRG-7 operation adding a home made digital frequency display. The author explains ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Frequency Counter
Arduino Radio Receiver Project - EasyEDA 2024
This page presents the Arduino radio receiver project created by EasyEDA in 2024. It ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Arduino
Is an EFHW Antenna Truly Multiband? - Ham Radio Analysis
This page delves into the debate surrounding the End-Fed Half-Wave (EFHW) antenna, exploring whether ... - Listed in Antennas/End-Fed/End Fed Half Wave Antenna
Working FT8 with Yaesu FT-747GX
This page provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to set up WSJT-X for ... - Listed in Operating Modes/FT8
QMX+ Transceiver Kit - QRP Labs
The QMX+ Transceiver Kit from QRP Labs is a high-performance, feature-packed 160-6m 5W transceiver ... - Listed in Technical Reference/QRP Projects
SkyRoof
SkyRoof is an open-source, 64-bit Windows application designed for amateur radio operators and satellite ... - Listed in Software/Satellite tracking
Top Amateur Radio Websites - Issue 2511
Antenna Height Matters - True or False, The CobWebb antenna project, Dual Band VHF/UHF End Fed Vertical Dipole, PA0FRI Unbalanced/Balanced ATU Project, DIY Weatherproof Dipole Antenna Center Connector for HF Operations, Optimizing Portable Ham Radio: From Wheels to Innovative Backpack Solution, A Top Loaded End-Fed Half-Wave Antenna for 20m,
POTA PERformer Antenna by KJ6ER
This PDF document reviews the POTA PERformer Antenna by KJ6ER, providing insights and details ... - Listed in Antennas/Portable
ARRL Audio News June 6, 2025
ARRL Audio News June 6, 2025
ARRL Teachers Institute a Success in Louisiana
The second session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) to be held outside of ARRL Headquarters was a success this week in Louisiana. It follows on a successful offsite institute held earlier this year in New York City. Eleven teachers gathered in Lake Charles for the latest session. The event was featured in local news and empowered the teachers to incorporate amateur ...
ARRL International Digital Contest Presents Fun Despite Active Sun
As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, the sun has been busy. A coronal mass ejections has thrown HF propagation for a roller coaster ride this week. While the medium and lower HF bands suffer, there’s still hope for successful operating during times of solar storms. The 6-meter band has been quite active. Reports of phone contacts to Europe from East Coast hams and great digital activity on 6 meters from el...
2025 ARRL Field Day Has Categories for Every Operator
2025 ARRL Field Day is just three weeks away! The excitement is building. Most clubs have their activations planned. In the last two weeks, 350 more sites have been added to the Field Day Site Locator, with a total of 886 listed as of June 5. ARRL Field Day is a great way to connect with your local amateur radio community, for Technician-class operators to get on lower HF bands, to shake down y...
13 Colonies Event Founder Passing the Reins After 16 Years
ChatGPT Prototyping of Ham Radio Mapping Applications
This page showcases the use of ChatGPT for quickly creating a prototype application that ... - Listed in Technical Reference/AI Ham Radio
WWVB Receiver with Arduino
This page provides a detailed guide on how to receive WWVB 60 KHz time ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Arduino
LICW Challenge: Work All LICW Members Challenge
The LICW Challenge is a daily event for ham radio operators, with special weekly ... - Listed in Operating Aids/Awards
Low Pass Filter for MF/LF Reception
This page discusses the construction and use of a low pass filter for MF/LF ... - Listed in Technical Reference/Filters
SteppIR to Cease Consumer Antenna Production by August 2025
SteppIR to stop consumer antenna production by August 31, 2025, support will continue.
Magnetic Loop Antenna Design and Impedance Matching
This page by Keith Greiner describes a magnetic loop antenna project, providing step-by-step instructions ... - Listed in Antennas/Magnetic Loop
Traps Modeling Tips
This document provides comprehensive guidance on modeling and constructing multiband dipole antennas using traps. ... - Listed in Antennas/Traps
United States Amateur Radio Data - Updated Statistics and Trends
This page provides updated data and statistics about United States amateur radio operators, including ... - Listed in Ham Radio/Demographics
ARRL Audio News May 30, 2025
ARRL Audio News May 30, 2025
Amateur Radio Ready for Above Average Hurricane Season
2025 ARRL Field Day: FAQ with the Contest Program Manager
ARRL Teachers Institute Set for Record Year
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) has 13 sessions announced in 2025, with more in the works. The program, from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is a donor-funded professional development program designed to help classroom teachers elevate their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs using wireless technology. “This is all possible ...
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