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Now Online! The most recent digital editions of QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ

Read Digital Issues Now July QST Read all about the “New Lab Measurement Comparison Tool for QST Product Review,” including where to find it, and how to use it to demystify the question of which radio to buy. Read QST May/June On the Air Every license class can use digital modes like WSPR, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. They even provide a way for Technicians to get on the HF bands! Learn more in “Introduction to Digital Modes” by ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH. Read On the Air June/July NCJ     In the June/July 2026 issue of NCJ, Jim Nitzberg, WX3B, details how the teamwork involved in setting up his new station led to “Two Men in a Shed: A Gentlemen’s Multi/Multi” for CQ WPX SSB. Read NCJ May/June QEX   Learn about innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's greatest minds. Read QEX   On the Air Podcast Introduction to Digital Modes   ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to talk about what digital modes are, why it’s worth it for hams of all classes to use them, and how to get started. Listen June 11   On the Air Live On the Air LIVE   Join ARRL's Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, as he compares the most popular portable antennas, including the ubiquitous end-fed half-wave, random wire, linked dipole, and the 17-foot vertical. We will compare performance and packing tradeoffs and deployment requirements. Whether you are headed to a park, going on a hike, paddling a canoe, or just your backyard, this session will help you choose an antenna that fits the operating conditions. The livestream will air on the ARRL's learning center, learn.arrl.org, June 23rd at 8pm Eastern. Preregistration is required and can be accomplished through the Learning Center.    Date: June 23, 2026  Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific  Register Now |  Previously Recorded Sessions   New ARRL Release Salty Walt’s Next Level Portable Antenna Sketchbook expands on the easygoing, field-tested style that made his first book a favorite among radio amateurs. Where Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook focused on beachside builds and creative wire antennas, the new volume ventures into even more concepts while keeping the designs approachable. Readers will still find practical, deployable antennas designed for parks, beaches, and backyard operating, but this time Walt explores ideas like phased arrays, beam-forming, and higher-gain directional arrays — all presented in his familiar notebook-sketch style. Order Now Last Call: 2026 ARRL Field Day Merchandise There's still time to get ready for amateur radio’s largest on-air operating event. Shop the official 2026 ARRL Field Day collection, featuring shirts, hats, pins, patches, mugs, and stickers showcasing the theme, "Amateur Radio: A National Resource." The theme highlights the vital role amateur radio plays in public service, emergency communications, and connecting communities. This is your last chance to own a piece of history. Shop while supplies last!   On-Air Events and Conventions June VHF | June 13 - 15, 2026   Kids Day | June 20, 2026   HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen, Germany | June 26 - 28, 2026   ARRL Field Day | June 27 - 28, 2026

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Now Online! The most recent digital editions of QST, On the Air, QEX, and NCJ

Read Digital Issues Now July QST Read all about the “New Lab Measurement Comparison Tool for QST Product Review,” including where to find it, and how to use it to demystify the question of which radio to buy. Read QST May/June On the Air Every license class can use digital modes like WSPR, RTTY, FT8, and FT4. They even provide a way for Technicians to get on the HF bands! Learn more in “Introduction to Digital Modes” by ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH. Read On the Air June/July NCJ     In the June/July 2026 issue of NCJ, Jim Nitzberg, WX3B, details how the teamwork involved in setting up his new station led to “Two Men in a Shed: A Gentlemen’s Multi/Multi” for CQ WPX SSB. Read NCJ May/June QEX   Learn about innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio's greatest minds. Read QEX   On the Air Podcast Introduction to Digital Modes   ARRL Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to talk about what digital modes are, why it’s worth it for hams of all classes to use them, and how to get started. Listen June 11   On the Air Live On the Air LIVE   Join ARRL's Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, as he compares the most popular portable antennas, including the ubiquitous end-fed half-wave, random wire, linked dipole, and the 17-foot vertical. We will compare performance and packing tradeoffs and deployment requirements. Whether you are headed to a park, going on a hike, paddling a canoe, or just your backyard, this session will help you choose an antenna that fits the operating conditions. The livestream will air on the ARRL's learning center, learn.arrl.org, June 23rd at 8pm Eastern. Preregistration is required and can be accomplished through the Learning Center.    Date: June 23, 2026  Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific  Register Now |  Previously Recorded Sessions   New ARRL Release Salty Walt’s Next Level Portable Antenna Sketchbook expands on the easygoing, field-tested style that made his first book a favorite among radio amateurs. Where Salty Walt's Portable Antenna Sketchbook focused on beachside builds and creative wire antennas, the new volume ventures into even more concepts while keeping the designs approachable. Readers will still find practical, deployable antennas designed for parks, beaches, and backyard operating, but this time Walt explores ideas like phased arrays, beam-forming, and higher-gain directional arrays — all presented in his familiar notebook-sketch style. Order Now Last Call: 2026 ARRL Field Day Merchandise There's still time to get ready for amateur radio’s largest on-air operating event. Shop the official 2026 ARRL Field Day collection, featuring shirts, hats, pins, patches, mugs, and stickers showcasing the theme, "Amateur Radio: A National Resource." The theme highlights the vital role amateur radio plays in public service, emergency communications, and connecting communities. This is your last chance to own a piece of history. Shop while supplies last!   On-Air Events and Conventions June VHF | June 13 - 15, 2026   Kids Day | June 20, 2026   HAM RADIO Friedrichshafen, Germany | June 26 - 28, 2026   ARRL Field Day | June 27 - 28, 2026

ARRL E-Newsletters Stay up to date with what is going on in the Amateur Radio world -- from weekly news and information emails to monthly contesting news and W1AW updates. Members can select from dozens of email communications to keep them up to date and informed. Subscribe today.   ARRL Letter Everything you need to know about ARRL and ham radio news in one easy-to-scan newsletter sent weekly.   ARRL Contest Update Offering a biweekly roundup of information on upcoming contests for both the active and casual contester.   ARES Letter Interested in emergency communications and public service? The monthly ARES Letter will keep you up to date.   ARRL Club News This monthly newsletter is for radio clubs to show how they are working in the community to advance the hobby.   ARRL NTS Letter A monthly digest of all things related to the ARRL National Traffic System®.

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