The IARU is celebrating it's 100th anniversary on April 18, 2025. ARRL is celebrating by sponsoring "Ham Radio Open House," which is an effort to have hams in North America open their stations to the public and talk about ham radio. To participate, or for more information, visit... https://www.arrl.org/world-amateur-radio-day
Amateur Radio, a.k.a. Ham Radio, is a worldwide, licensed communications service. There are over 750,000 licensed ham operators in the United States (including over 20,000 in Oregon), and over 3 million worldwide. Ham radio operators use their skills and equipment to talk to other hams, near and far, over the airwaves. Ham Radio does not rely…
What is a Special Service Club? A club that exists to go above and beyond for their communities and for Amateur Radio is what defines a Special Service Club (SSC). They are the leaders in their Amateur Radio communities who provide active training classes, publicity programs and actively pursue technical projects and operating activities. Letting…
HELLO, OREGON ARRL MEMBERS!!! What a busy November that was. Hopefully December is a little quieter. LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? VOLUNTEER! There are many volunteer opportunities in ham radio. The ARRL Oregon Section has many volunteer positions: You can provide communications for a road race. You can open your station…
Wednesday, March 12 – Oregon Radio Clubs meeting! If you are interested in forming a club, are looking to gain ARRL affiliation for your club, want to share best practices, want to collaborate with other clubs, want to discuss club outreach and growth, or want to discuss benefits of ARRL affiliation, this meeting is for…
Saturday, Feb. 15, is the Salem Hamfair. Doors open at 9 a.m. Flea market, ham exams, and much, much more. http://www.w7sra.com/flyer2025.pdf Drop by the ARRL booth and say hi!
Hello, Oregon! I appreciate the opportunity to be able to write to all ARRL members in the Oregon section. I am available to be at your club meetings, either remotely or in-person (within reason), and am happy to answer questions, take comments, and take complaints. SCHOLARSHIPS ARRL Foundation scholarship season is open. Now is the…
