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National Volunteer Week continues by highlighting the American Radio Relay League, which is the national association for Amateur Radio in the United States. Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies. Ham radio operators serve our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers, and wired and wireless networks. Amateur radio can function completely independently of t

ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X, activates W1AW on the 1525 UTC pass of the FO-29 satellite today for #WorldAmateurRadioDay. We hope you are on the air and celebrating our day today! | ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio