| ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, offers “Station Setup Techniques to Prevent Field Day RFI,” with examples from big guns such as W1AW and K3LR, as well as experienced DXpeditioners and a multi-station Field Day operation. This article is the current Free Article of the Month, available at www.arrl.org/this-month-in-qst for easy sharing with your ham friends. Read QST |
If you’ve never been to a ham radio convention, “Journey to a Hamfest” by Brian D. Karcher, KG5GJT, offers insight into the learning, shopping, and socializing that makes the experience worthwhile. Read On the Air |
The procedure for uploading rover and county-line operations to ARRL’s Logbook of The World has been improved, and Ray Todd Stevens, KB9LGS, has all the details on how to navigate it successfully. Read his article “Using Logbook of The World for Rover and County-Line Operations in State QSO Parties” to get the latest information. Read NCJ |
Learn about innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's greatest minds. Read QEX |
Journey to a Hamfest Brian D. Karcher, KG5GJT, joins the podcast in support of his March/April 2026 On the Air article, “Journey to a Hamfest.” If you haven’t been to a hamfest or ham radio convention yet, listen in to find out what to expect — from operating, to shopping, to meeting old friends and making new ones! Listen Now |
On the Air LIVE Join ARRL's Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, as he discusses and demonstrates how to use software defined radios. Whether you are curious about using an SDR to explore the RF spectrum or looking to integrate SDRs into your home station, this session will break down the basics and show you how to get started. Wayne will demonstrate how to monitor the amateur bands and air band, and show you some very interesting things you can monitor on the HF bands.  Date: April 28, 2026
 Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific
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Order Your 2026 ARRL Field Day Merch Now |
The 2026 Field Day collection is now shipping and includes t-shirts, hats, mugs, pins, patches, stickers, notebooks, banners, recruitment posters, and more. The t-shirt lists ARRL and RAC sections on the back—a fun way to track contacts. Comfortable, durable, and unisex, it’s ideal for both Field Day and Fourth of July celebrations. Shop Now |
Register for the ARRL Youth Rally at Dayton Hamvention® |
The rally is designed for students ages 11 to 21 and offers a great opportunity to connect with other young hams. Youth Rally activities will be led by ARRL Director of Education and Learning Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, and volunteers from the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP). Students will enjoy an afternoon of hands-on activities, learning, and fun. Highlights include satellite communications, a short sprint contest, a foxhunt, and a chance to make contact with a parachute-mobile station. Attendees are encouraged to bring a 2-meter handheld radio if you have one. Register Now |
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