About The ARRL

The ARRL is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators. With approximately 154,000 members, it is the largest organization of radio amateurs in the United States. The ARRL is a not-for-profit organization that:

• promotes interest in Amateur Radio communications and experimentation
• represents US radio amateurs in legislative matters, and
• maintains fraternalism and a high standard of conduct among Amateur Radio operators.

At ARRL headquarters in the Hartford suburb of Newington, a full time staff of 120 helps serve the needs of members. ARRL is also International Secretariat for the International Amateur Radio Union, which is made up 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, transmits bulletins of interest to radio amateurs and Morse code practice sessions. 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.

Section Manager Nomination and Election Information

For terms beginning January 1:

- 1st notice; July QST
- 2nd notice; August QST
- Closing date for nominations; Friday prior or corresponding to September 10, 4pm
- Ballots mailed October 1
- Deadline for returns; Friday prior or corresponding to November 20, 4pm, counted the following Tuesday

For complete information, see http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/org/smterms.html.

Have Your Say!

The election is now over, and the voters have had their say. Would you like to comment on W1MPN's new administration, or ARRL section activities in Eastern Massachusetts? Send your input to input@w1mpn.org.