Get ready for 2026 ARRL Field Day | June 27 - 28
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ARRL Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June, more than 31,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs, groups or simply with friends to operate from remote locations. -
DXCC
Get all of the information on ARRL's most prestigious award--rules, applications received and more.
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Contests
Contesting is one of the great activities of Amateur Radio. ARRL sponsors 19 annual contests. Find contest details, including rules, dates and deadlines.
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Get on the Air
You've got your license, now what? Find out how to set up your first station and get on the air! Go Now
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Operating Resources
Band plans, grid locator, Net Directory and more... Go Now
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Contests
Get information about ARRL sponsored contests: rules, contest calendar, results and view our contest photo gallery. Go Now
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Awards
View information about ARRL operating awards: DXCC, Worked All States, VHF/UHF Century Club and more! Go Now
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QSL Service
Check out our gallery of awesome QSL cards and learn more about the service. Go Now
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Youth
Young people interested in ham radio can get involved too! Go Now
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W1AW
The Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station at ARRL. Find an operating schedule for the station and information for visitors. Go Now
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Logbook of the World
Brought to you by ARRL: Confirm your two-way radio contacts electronically. Go Now
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Tutorials
Slide show presentations for the active operator. Go Now
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International Operating
Amateurs sometimes visit other countries and naturally want to operate their amateur stations. Go Now
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Special Event Stations
Contact these stations and help commemorate an historical occasion or other special event. Go Now
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Operating Specialties
Ham radio is more than voice and Morse code. We do digital, image and much more. Go Now




