Ham Culture & Entertainment
“You’ve just earned your Technician license! Now what?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in the amateur radio world. Fortunately, there are myriad answers to this question, from […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
There’s a wealth of information to be gained from the wisdom and experience of operators who attend. *** At first glance, a local amateur radio club meeting may not seem […]
HAM Radio 101
Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the […]
Events
A September OnAllBands article gave a look at the team of young people planning and preparing for the CQ WW SSB 2025 contest. With the contest now in the books, […]
Events
The 2026 event is coming soon! Make plans today. *** The second largest amateur radio convention in the United States, the Orlando HamCation, is coming up in just a few […]
Amateur Radio News
If you know a student who is a licensed amateur radio operator and is looking toward pursuing higher education, be sure to pass on this message: The 2026 ARRL Foundation […]
Ham Culture & Entertainment
The question of how we should refer to amateur radio is an eternal debate. Is it a hobby? A lifestyle, perhaps? A community? A public service? Really, the best answer […]
HAM Radio 101
The most wonderful time of the year for many hams is right around the corner—Contesting Season! It’s a great time for young operators who may be interested in trying out […]
Events
A big event for young amateur radio operators is coming up in a few weeks: the bi-yearly ARRL School Club Roundup (SCR). Every February and October, this weeklong operating event […]
Events
One of the end-of-summer highlights for my family is the Huntsville Hamfest. Held every August in Huntsville, Alabama, it is one of the best of the larger hamfests for families […]