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American Radio Relay League (view source)
Revision as of 19:42, December 9, 2010
, 19:42, December 9, 2010Added public service info about the Amateur Radio Emergency Service
• represents US radio amateurs in legislative matters, and
• represents US radio amateurs in legislative matters, and
• maintains fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among amateur radio operators.
• maintains fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among Amateur Radio operators.
At ARRL headquarters in the Hartford suburb of Newington, a staff of 120 helps serve the needs of members. ARRL is also international secretariat for the International Amateur Radio Union. IARU is comprised of similar societies in 150 countries around the world.
At ARRL headquarters in the Hartford suburb of Newington, a staff of 120 helps serve the needs of members. ARRL is also international secretariat for the International Amateur Radio Union. IARU is comprised of similar societies in 150 countries around the world.
ARRL publishes the monthly journal, ''QST'', as well as newsletters and many publications covering all aspects of amateur radio. Its headquarters station, W1AW, [2} transmits bulletins of interest to radio amateurs and Morse code practice sessions. [3]
ARRL publishes the monthly journal, ''QST'', as well as newsletters and many publications covering all aspects of amateur radio. Its headquarters station, W1AW, [2} transmits bulletins of interest to radio amateurs and Morse code practice sessions. [3]
The ARRL also coordinates an extensive field organization, which includes volunteers who provide technical information for radio amateurs and public-service activities. In addition, ARRL represents US amateurs with the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies in the US and abroad.
The ARRL also coordinates an extensive field organization, which includes volunteers who provide technical information for radio amateurs and public-service activities. In addition, ARRL represents U.S. amateurs with the Federal Communications Commission and other government agencies in the U.S. and abroad.
ARRL offers membership services on a personal level, such as the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Program and a QSL bureau.
ARRL offers membership services on a personal level, such as the ARRL Volunteer Examiner Coordinator Program and a QSL bureau.
ARRL policy is set by a board of directors (one from each of 15 divisions). Each year, one-third of the ARRL board of directors stands for election by the full members they represent. Day-to-day operation of ARRL HQ is managed by an executive vice president.
ARRL policy is set by a board of directors (one from each of 15 divisions). Each year, one-third of the ARRL board of directors stands for election by the full members they represent. Day-to-day operation of ARRL HQ is managed by an executive vice president.
Any interested person may join — an amateur radio license is not required for associate membership. [1]
Any interested person may join — an Amateur Radio license is not required for associate membership. [1]
== Public service ==
The '''Amateur Radio Emergency Service''' (ARES) is composed of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization, is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES. Hams should inquire at the local level for specific informaton. Because ARES is an Amateur Radio service, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
Amateur Radio has a long history of being able to help with both emergency and non-emergency events. [1]
== History ==
== History ==