Learn about what goes into an on-air contest, and what you, as a new ham, can get out of participating in one in this month's On the Air podcast:
🎙️LISTEN: bit.ly/4esulmR
📺WATCH: bit.ly/4zSP2AV
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⏳ Last call! Today is the final day of the 2026 ARRL Online Auction. The clock is ticking to score great gear, books, and radio equipment before bidding closes tonight!
Don't miss out—get your final bids in now at arrl.org/auction! 📻💻
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Heading into the field to operate soon? 📻🌲
John, W1DRF, from the ARRL Lab shares quick, essential tips for running a successful portable operation!
Watch the video to optimize your setup ⬇️
What's your go-to field radio?
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[ARRL News] eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear ow.ly/fAw4106GG8F #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio
[ARRL News] Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias ow.ly/FZSr106GG8c #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio
The 2026 ARRL Online Auction is NOW LIVE!
Bid on 230+ items including transceivers, vintage gear, and Lab mystery boxes. Every bid supports ARRL advocacy and education programs. Running through Oct 22.
Check out the catalog and place your bids: arrl.org/auction
Does an antenna tuner actually tune your antenna? 📡
Spoiler: No! It doesn't change the physical antenna at all.
In the latest #TechTipTuesday, Wayne, KB4DSF, breaks down what a transmatch actually does and why it makes your radio happy. ⚡️
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From blown capacitors to calling CQ into a dummy load for 20 minutes... we’ve all made mistakes in ham radio! 📻💥
What’s your biggest amateur radio fail? Drop it in the replies below! 👇
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[ARRL News] ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026 ow.ly/SpCF106G8jk #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio
[ARRL News] Radio Amateurs Prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias ow.ly/XZpL106FYj2 #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio
Does a low SWR mean your antenna system is actually working efficiently? 📻⚡
Wayne, KB4DSF, breaks down Standing Wave Ratio (SWR), feed line loss, and why a 1.0 SWR doesn't always guarantee a great signal in today's Tech Tip Tuesday!
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Ever wondered what’s in the sky at ARRL HQ? 📡 Check out a tour of our antenna farm, featuring multiband beams, rotatable Yagis, satellite tracking arrays & W1AW's setup!
Which one would you want in your backyard? 👀
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[ARRL News] 2026 Collegiate QSO Party is October 3 – 4 ow.ly/paVm106FC7I #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio
Fall is here, which means it’s time to rake your leaves... or make contacts on 2m! 🍂📻
Gary, KO8MD, won Bullitt Amateur Radio Society’s non-traditional antenna contest by turning a leaf rake into a working 2-meter antenna. Talk about multi-tasking!
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