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
| 07/06/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update | READ MORE |
| 07/06/2026 | Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day! | Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California. Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, finding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the fun over the years.“For years I struggled to enjoy HF because, like many am… READ MORE |
| 07/06/2026 | New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director | ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced the appointment of Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division. The appointment, made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, fills the vacancy created in January when former Vice Director Ma… READ MORE |
| 07/01/2026 | Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director | Attention: Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027.ARRL is governed by its Board of Directors. A voting Director is chosen by ball… READ MORE |
| 06/28/2026 | Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026 | READ MORE |
Check out all the ARRL has to offer by visiting their website @ https://www.arrl.org/