ARRL

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
  1. Hurricane Erick Update for June 19, 2025...12:30 PM EDT

    Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday morning, June 19, along Southern Mexico's Pacific coast. It has been upgraded to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 status, according to the US National Hurricane Center.

    Forecasters now warn that the major storm will unleash devastating winds at the eye's landfall as well as the potential for fl...

  2. Amateur radio operators preparing for a contest sponsored byARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® used ham radio to report a forest fire just before winds picked up.

    By John Ross, KD8IDJ

    With the help of amateur radio operators, a potential wildfire was averted in California on June 12. Amateur “ham” radio is a thriving technical hobby with members active all over the world. Hams ofte...

  3. ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® welcomed the year’s first cohort of educators to attend a session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) at headquarters this week. The group follows on the success of the Louisiana-based session last week, and one on Staten Island in New York City this past in January.

    The educators traveled from all over the country to attend...

  4. ARRL is looking for some new members of our Newington, Connecticut-based headquarters staff. There are several roles for which we’re seeking qualified candidates. If you’re into amateur radio, ARRL is a tremendous place to work.

    The Membership Manageris responsible for leading efforts related to ARRL membership growth, engagement, and retention. This role serves as the primary point of contact...