experience ham radio with arrl get started, get involved, get on the air!
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Experience Ham Radio with ARRL
Get Started, Get Involved, Get on the Air!
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Your dues support:- National and local initiatives- Representation for ham radio operators in governmental matters - Support for radio clubs and locally organized ARRL volunteers- Educational outreach- Training and support for public service and emergency communications volunteers- ARRL VEC
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But what's in it for ME?
For $39 per year, members have access to several members-only benefits …
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THE source for news and information on any topic related to Amateur Radio
A digital version of QST is now available as well as Apps for Apple and Android devices.
News stand price: $5 per issue
QST: ARRL’s monthly membership journal
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Discount on QEX – The Forum for Communications Experimenters
Members pay $24 vs. $36News stand price: $5 per issue
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Product Reviews
QST Product Reviews and new product information help our members make smarter, more informed purchasing decisions for Amateur Radio equipment. ARRL Laboratory testing has contributed to advances in equipment performance.
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ARRL as an Advocate
ARRL supports legislation and regulatory measures that preserve and protect meaningful access to the radio spectrum. Our Regulatory Information Branch answers member questions concerning FCC rules and operating practices. ARRL’s Volunteer Counsel and Volunteer Consulting Engineer programs open the door to assistance with antenna regulation and zoning issues.
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Public Service
ARRL works closely with FEMA, Red Cross, and other agencies to keep Amateur Radio’s emergency communications capabilities in disaster response plans. Public service and emergency communications volunteers enjoy support and training from ARRL.
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Technical Information Service (TIS)
Got questions? Get answers!
Expert ARRL Technical Coordinators answer questions from A (antennas) to Z (Zener diodes), and just about anything in between! This service is FREE to ARRL members.
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ARRL sponsors many on-air contests and operating awards. If you live in the US or it possessions, Canada or Puerto Rico, you must be an ARRL member to earn awards.
Secure and accurate, thousands of members use ARRL’s Logbook of The World® (LoTW) to keep track of their contacts.
Radiosport
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Members-Only Web Services
QST Digital Edition -- In addition to the printed copy of QST, all members have access to the online, monthly digital version of QST at no additional cost. Apps for Apple and Android devices are also available.
QST Archive and Periodicals Index -- Browse ARRL’s extensive online QST archive, and a searchable index of QEX and NCJ.
Product Review Archive -- Download and view QST Product Reviews from past to present .
FREE E-Newsletters -- Ham radio news, radio clubs, public service, contesting and more!
E-Mail Forwarding Service -- Your [email protected]. Email sent to your ARRL.net address will be forwarded to any email account you specify
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Outgoing QSL Service
Let us be your mail carrier and handle your overseas QSLing chores. The savings you accumulate through this service alone can pay your membership dues many times over.
Over one million cards sent each year!
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Member Benefit Programs and Discounts
ARRL Ham Radio Equipment Insurance Plan
Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance
The ARRL Visa Signature® Card
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And So Much More …
* Help with licensing, upgrading and testing* Public service and emergency communications training* BEST Amateur Radio books and software
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Ready to Join?
Go to www.arrl.org/students for a special offer just for YOU!