Personal Honor in Ham Radio
There are some unspoken things that a ham radio operator aspires towards.
Personal Honor is a big one.
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Content related to activities intended to promote or advocate for Amateur Radio to the public, our government, and our served agencies.
February Contest Corral
The February 2026 Contest Corral is available for download from the ARRL Contest Calendar page.
It's Harder to Become a Ham Today than 65 Years Ago
How many times have you heard an old-timer complain that it was harder to become a “real” ham back in the day? You know the type — the ones who roll their eyes at today’s newcomers, convinced that the hobby used to be “legitimate” only if you worked harder for it. Well, I am here to say they have it wrong. Becoming a ham today is much more difficult than it ever was 65 years ago.
Top 10 Ham Radio Links for 2025 - Amateur Radio Weekly
Amateur Radio Weekly is an e-mail newsletter featuring links to the most relevant news, projects, technology, videos, and events happening in Ham Radio.
At the end of each year Cale K4HCK—the editor—takes a look back at all the previous issues of Amateur Radio Weekly and determines which links were most popular among its readers.
Youth Ham Radio Insights: Getting Started on a Budget
Amateur radio isn’t the easiest hobby for young people to pursue for a multitude of reasons, including the support needed to get one’s footing in the hobby. One of the most challenging factors for youth wishing to get involved with amateur radio is the financial investment. However, this challenge can definitely be overcome.
If you are a young ham struggling to get into amateur radio because of the expenses or simply want to explore more of the hobby before making a large financial commitment, there are plenty of low- or no-cost options to help you get started.
