Category: ARRL

American Radio Relay League

ARRL victim of a sophisticated network attack

On or around May 12, 2024, ARRL was the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group. ARRL immediately involved the FBI and engaged with third party experts to investigate. This serious incident was extensive and…

Disruption

ARRL Systems Service Disruption

05/31/2024Updated 5/31/2024 Our phone system has been returned to service. ARRL may be reached at 1-860-594-0200 or 1-888-277-5289 (toll-free in the US), Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 7 PM Eastern Time, and until 5 PM on Fridays. Members can also…

Nothern Lights

Solar Activity Significantly Affecting Ionosphere, FCC Opens Docket for Comments on Impact

05/30/2024Aurora Propagation, Northern Lights   The sun has been busy, and it’s been a mixed bag for radio amateurs. Earlier this month, millions of people got a chance to see the aurora borealis for the first time, as the northern…

Field Day 2024

Field Day 2024

Field Day is just about 3 months away, and now is the time for your club to plan for the event. Many of the details of this event should not be left to the last minute. With hopes of pointing clubs…

W1AW 2024 Winter Operating Schedule

Morning Schedule: Time                  Mode     Days ——————-   —-     ——— 1400 UTC (9 AM EST)   CWs      Wed, Fri 1400 UTC (9 AM EST)   CWf      Tue, Thu Daily Visitor…

The ARRL Board Is Back In Town

HAPPY NEW YEAR!   The message below should be shared with any ARRL members or potential members that you can think of…  The recent actions by the ARRL Board of Directors and HQ Leadership, in my opinion, does not reflect the needs…

VOTA Red Badges On The Air Event December 17

2023 has been a fun operating year for ARRL’s Year of the Volunteers with the Volunteers On the Air (VOTA) event. To help members boost their VOTA point totals, ARRL is hosting a Red Badges on the Air activity on…

ARRL Asks Hams to Comment on FCC 60-Meter Proposal

The ARRL is asking hams who use the 60-meter (5-MHz) band to file comments in response to the FCC’s proposal to bring the U.S. allocation for the band into conformity with the structure approved several years ago by a previous…

Election Results

2023 ARRL Board of Directors Election Results

The ARRL announces the results of the 2023 ARRL Division elections. ARRL Great Lakes Division Vice Director Scott Yonally, N8SY (2,175 votes), of Lexington, Ohio, defeated candidate Michael Kalter, W8CI (2,023 votes), for the position of Division Director. Yonally will…

West Texas Section Emergency Communications Tab is a resource for WTX Section ARRL members who participate in Emergency Communication activities.  Announcements of and Information about National, West Gulf Division, and/or Section wide events, initiatives, trainings, and exercises will be posted…