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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 2530 for Friday, April 24th, 2026
  Apr 23, 2026

  - BREAKING NEWS: FCC GRANTS FREQUENCIES' USE FOR SATELLITE SERVICE - STEPPIR ANNOUNCES RETURN TO AMATEUR RADIO MARKET - FREQUENCIES IDENTIFIED FOR EXPANDING 6G ON 2.7 GHz BAND - MODERN RADIOS TO LIGHT UP BESIDE HISTORIC MILLS - ARRL HONORS OFFICER FOR SERVICE TO PENNSYLVANIA CLUB - ONE HUNDRED REASONS TO ATTEND NEW ZEALAND CONVENTION - SILENT KEY: FORMER ARI PRESIDENT GRAZIANO SARTORI, IØSSH - ARDC NEEDS TECHNICAL WRITER, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER - RSGB HEADQUARTERS STATION WELCOMES GUEST OPS IN J...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2529 for Friday, April 17th, 2026
  Apr 17, 2026

  - HY-GAIN, CUSHCRAFT RETURN TO MARKET AFTER MFJ'S SALE - HAWAII'S RACES HAMS ACTIVATE FOR THIRD "KONA LOW" STORM - GRATITUDE ON THE AGENDA AT KENTUCKY CLUB'S MEETING - MAN ARRESTED AFTER EMERGENCY-CHANNEL INTERFERENCE - FUJI-OSCAR29 LEAVING SUNLIGHT FOR NEW ECLIPSE PERIOD - CHICAGO CLUB'S POTA BECOMES IMPROMPTU SCOUTING EVENT - SATELLITE ENTHUSIAST IN OMAN DEVELOPS TRACKING APP - STATIONS REGISTER FOR INT'L MARCONI DAY - INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO DAY IS APRIL 18th - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: UN...

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2528 for Friday, April 10th, 2026
  Apr 9, 2026

  - FCC REVIEWS GROWING SPACE SECTOR'S NEED FOR SPECTRUM - STATION'S EXPERIMENTS EXPLORE USE OF 4M and 8M BANDS - SILENT KEY: TEACHER RITA WRIGHT, KC9CDL, LED 1ST SCHOOL ISS QSO - SILENT KEY: ARGENTINE BROADCAST JOURNALIST CARLOS ALMIRÓN LU7DSY - RED CROSS NVIS NET DRAWS IMPORTANT REGIONAL RESPONSE - DEAL WILL UPGRADE EMERGENCY-RESPONSE PHONE NETWORK - COSMONAUTS CALL CQ IN TRIBUTE TO YURI GAGARIN - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: HAM TUNES UP - AND PLAYS SOME TUNES - IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINSSCRIPTAUDIO

• Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2527 for Friday, April 3rd, 2026
  Apr 2, 2026

  - AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS ON MOON MISSION ABOARD ARTEMIS 2 - FCC CHARGES AMATEUR WITH EMERGENCY-SERVICE INTERFERENCE - SSTV FROM ISS MARKING MAJOR MOMENTS IN SPACE - AZORES AMATEURS HOSTING THEIR FIRST 10M REPEATER - IRELAND'S SOLE 10M REPEATER IN SERVICE AGAIN - VOICE OF AMERICA MUSEUM TO EXTEND HOURS FOR HAMVENTION - NEW ENTRY LEVEL LICENSES FOR NORWEGIAN AMATEURS - 'QUEENS OF THE MOUNTAINS' ACTIVITY BACK FOR 3RD YEAR - NOMINATE OUR NEXT YOUNG HAM OF THE YEAR - WORLD OF DX - KICKER: A SYMPH...

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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.

• Portable Ham Radio Insights: Combining Parks on the Air with Contesting
  Apr 24, 2026

  Hello again, everyone. This week let’s talk about combining our Parks on the Air® (POTA) activations with our favorite contests. Not every contest will align perfectly with POTA, but many […] The post Portable Ham Radio Insights: Combining Parks on the Air with Contesting appeared first on OnAllBands.

• DX Engineering Gearing Up for Dayton Hamvention® 2026!
  Apr 23, 2026

  Watch two new videos to get you ready for the fun in May! *** It’s hard to believe that Dayton Hamvention®, May 15-17, 2026, is less than a month away! […] The post DX Engineering Gearing Up for Dayton Hamvention® 2026! appeared first on OnAllBands.

• Youth Insights: Tips on Getting Over Mic Fright in Amateur Radio
  Apr 22, 2026

  For many hams, getting on the air is the obvious next step after earning a license, though mic fright can make that quite an intimidating step. Mic fright is very […] The post Youth Insights: Tips on Getting Over Mic Fright in Amateur Radio appeared first on OnAllBands.

• New DX Engineering Gear for QRP Portable Ops: Antenna Feedpoint Kit, Baluns, UNUN & Filters
  Apr 21, 2026

  Plus, Four Days in May is on the way! *** Here’s great news for you QRP fans out there! DX Engineering has a nice selection of new gear designed for […] The post New DX Engineering Gear for QRP Portable Ops: Antenna Feedpoint Kit, Baluns, UNUN & Filters 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.

• Building a Carrier‑Grade Yaesu IMRS Backbone on 44Net: A Replicable Playbook from VK
  Apr 9, 2026

  Below is a guest contribution from Phil Kern VK5PK, a 44Net user. If you’re a 44Net user and are interested in submitting a guest contribution, please reach out to comms@ardc.net. Summary Australian clubs and KernWi‑Fi, a local ISP, partnered to engineer a carrier‑grade IP fabric for Yaesu Internet-linked Multi-site Repeater System (IMRS) (DR‑2X) linking— using ... Read More

• ARDC Welcomes New Committee Members for 2026
  Apr 1, 2026

  We’re pleased to welcome a new group of volunteers to ARDC. These volunteers bring a wide range of experience and perspectives, and their contributions are essential to supporting ARDC’s mission. Our volunteer groups for 2026 are: Grants Advisory Committee (GAC) – reviews grant applications Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – works on 44Net-related projects and policies ... Read More

• ARDC is Hiring: Software Developer
  Mar 18, 2026

  Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) – https://www.ardc.net – is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and internet communication technology. Our mission is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication ... Read More

• ARDC is Hiring: Technical Writer
  Mar 18, 2026

  Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) – https://www.ardc.net – is a California-based private foundation with roots in amateur radio and internet communication technology. Our mission is to support, promote, and enhance digital communication and broader communication science and technology, to promote Amateur Radio, scientific research, experimentation, education, development, open access, and innovation in information and communication ... Read More