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US Amateur Radio Numbers Reach an All-Time High
Amateur Radio growth in the US continues to soar. At the end of 2014, the total number of radio amateurs in the FCC’s Universal Licensing System (ULS) database reached an all-time high of 726,275. The trend has continued in the … Continue reading →
ITU Smart Sustainable Development Model Report Touts Amateur Radio’s Advantages
The use of Amateur Radio in disaster preparedness and response was among “best practices” cited in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Smart Sustainable Development Model Report for 2015. International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, is a member … Continue reading →
New Deadline is April 15 to Apply for Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) Scholarships
The non-profit Foundation for Amateur Radio (FAR) has shifted to April 15 the deadline to apply for the 2015-2016 academic year scholarships it administers. Individuals and Amateur Radio clubs across the US sponsor these academic awards, and the FAR scholarship … Continue reading →
ARISS Offering Online Information Sessions for Prospective Contact Hosts
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program coordinator will offer three online information sessions during March for schools and organizations that are interested in hosting an ARISS Amateur Radio contact with a member of the International Space … Continue reading →
ARRL 2015 Field Day Gear, Supplies Now Available!
New QST QuickStats Poll Posted
This month’s QuickStats poll has been posted! Check the QuickStats page and answer these questions . . . • Do you wait to see a QST “Product Review” of a new transceiver before you make the decision to purchase? •Do … Continue reading →