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.

SEMARA Endorses W1MPN For Section Manager!

Submitted by k9hi on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 10:58

At its July 3, 2008 business meeting, Southeastern Massachusetts Amateur Radio Association's Secretary Tim Smith, N1TI presented information regarding W1MPN's past contributions to the hobby to the attendees for the upcoming EMA Section Manager election.

"His demonstrated organizational skills and management capabilities are what we need to represent us in the section", cites Smith. "Like other endorsements before us, we feel that a special emphasis on emergency communications readiness and execution should be at the top of the list."

A show of hands was asked of the attending members who would consider this endorsement and an overwhelming majority gave W1MPN a thumbs up. Some of those stayed behind after the meeting for a group photo signifying their support.

Left to right: Tim - N1TI (Secretary), Joe - N1IXC, Steve - K1XTB, Alan - WB1FQP, Dick - K1AHA, Sharon (no call), Dave - W1DJG (board member), Ed - WA1ZCB, Larry - W1DBX, Jerry - W1AFD (board member), Don - WA1PLT. Seated left to right: Mike - KB1NB (Treasurer), Lou - W1CH (President). Photo by newest SEMARA member, Ernie Diagnault (no call).

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.