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
| 06/28/2026 | Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026 | READ MORE |
| 06/05/2026 | Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day | Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio as ARRL Field Day approaches later this month. In the video, Governor Ferguson highligh… READ MORE |
| 06/05/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update | Solar activity went from low to high this week. Activity wasdominated by Region 4455, which produced frequent C-class flaresalongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf on June 1; aswell as an M7.7/1b and an X1.0/1n on June 3. There are eight numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 44… READ MORE |
| 06/05/2026 | Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members | ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison Database. This online tool makes it easier to compare amateur radio transceivers, receivers, amplifiers, and transmitters by allowing users to sort and filter equipment ba… READ MORE |
| 05/29/2026 | Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville | ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 - 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.The convention will kick off on Friday, August 21, with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Conv… READ MORE |
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