WHAT IS THE ARRL?
The ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio (ham radio) operators in the United States, founded in 1914. The ARRL recognizes SFARC as a special service club for our commitment to the local community and emergency
Its main roles include:
- Advocacy & representation for amateur radio with the FCC and international regulators
- Education & licensing support, including study materials and exams
- Operating activities like contests, awards, and emergency communications programs
- Publications, most notably QST magazine
- Emergency communications, coordinating volunteer hams during disasters via ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service)
From The Desk of the ARRL
| 10/16/2026 | eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear | ImageOnline marketplace eBay has imposed new restrictions on listings of radio transmitting equipment in response to new FCC rules that took effect this week, but responded to ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® that its new policy will not apply to gear that operates exclusively on ama… READ MORE |
| 10/16/2026 | Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias | Amateur radio operators from Florida’s Santa Rosa, Nassau, Lake, Pinellas, and Leon Counties played an important role in supporting emergency communications efforts during and following Hurricane Isaias, helping ensure that critical communication capabilities remained available throughout the storm.… READ MORE |
| 10/16/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update | Look for improved propagation on the upper HF bands, as both thesunspot numbers and 10.7-centimeter radio flux remain near or above100. According to NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC),the increase in activity is being fueled primarily by sunspotRegion 4551, which is described as the large… READ MORE |
| 10/14/2026 | The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open | The 21st annual ARRL Online Auction, sponsored by GigaParts, is open now through October 22. Browse more than 200 items and place your bids!This year’s selection includes gear from QST “Product Review” articles, vintage books, pre-owned equipment, signed original sketches by Salty Walt Hudson, K4OGO… READ MORE |
| 10/09/2026 | ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026 | ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters at 12 PM Eastern time on Friday, October 9, 2026, for a staff event.The ARRL Headquarters lobby and store, as well as W1AW, will be open to visitors from 8 AM to 12 PM EDT. Members are reminded that many transactions may be… READ MORE |
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