The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
Finnish Amateur Radio League SRAL
The Finnish Amateur Radio League SRAL
The Finnish Amateur Radio League SRAL is the national central organization of Finnish radio amateurs. The association was founded in 1921. It has about 3,500 members.
The tasks of the league, among others:
responsible for organizing amateur radio examinations in Finland
collaborates with the Transport and Communications Agency Traficom on matters related to amateur radio regulations, frequencies and qualifications
member of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) and the Nordic Radio Amateur Union (NRAU). The association participates in international advocacy work and in securing amateur radio frequencies and promoting the conditions for amateur radio
ARRL Executive Committee Nominates Joel Harrison, W5ZN, to be Next IARU Secretary 04/30/2021
At its April 5 meeting via Zoom, the ARRL Executive Committee (EC) nominated past ARRL President Joel Harrison, W5ZN, to become the next Secretary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The incumbent Secretary, David Sumner, K1ZZ, has announced his intention to step down on July 1. ARRL International Affairs Vice President Rod Stafford, W6ROD, explained that ARRL, as IARU Secretariat, has the right and obligation to appoint a successor. Harrison currently serves as IARU Assistant Secretary. The ARRL Board of Directors ratified his nomination on April 16.
Bill Introduced to Designate April 18, 2022, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day 04/27/2021
Arizona Congresswoman
Debbie Lesko has reintroduced a resolution with bipartisan support to designate April 18, 2022, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day. Introduced on April 19, the measure recognizes the important contributions amateur radio operators have made. She introduced a similar bill in the last Congress.
“Throughout history, amateur radio operators have provided invaluable services to our communities,” Lesko said in a news release. “I am proud to reintroduce this resolution to honor the important contributions amateur radio operators have made in Arizona and across our nation. Amateur radio has brought people together and has provided critical emergency communications during natural disasters. Amateur radio is a vital part of our nation’s communications infrastructure.”