Many of the Advisory Notices sent out each month by the ARRL Volunteer Monitor Program go to stations heard operating outside the operator’s license privileges. While some
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Volunteer radio operators to the rescue in Belgian floods
July 2021: Brabant Wallon’s Emergency Radio Network volunteers stepped in when the Police building in Wavre, Belgium – including its Tetra antenna and computers –
Read moreJune 2021 Volunteer Monitor Program Activity Report Released
The June 2021 activity report of the Volunteer Monitor (VM) Program has been released. The VM Program is a joint initiative between the ARRL and
Read moreFCC Invites Comments on Expanding the Number of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators
In a January 5 Public Notice, the FCC requested comments on whether the current 14 Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (VECs) are sufficient to facilitate the efforts of
Read moreFCC Providing Flexibility to Volunteer Examiners in Developing Remote Testing Methods
The FCC has clarified that nothing in its rules prohibits remote amateur radio testing, and no prior approval is needed to conduct remote exam sessions.
Read moreNew Volunteer Monitor Program is Up and Running
After kicking off on January 1, the new Volunteer Monitor Program has ramped up to operational status. A “soft rollout” of the program began on February1, designed
Read moreARRL Thanks Official Observers, as Volunteer Monitor Program is Set to Debut
As the September 30 date for the closing of the Official Observer program nears, ARRL has expressed deep appreciation to the hundreds of volunteers who
Read moreFlorida ARES Members Volunteer in Preparation for Hurricane Dorian
The Florida’s three ARES® Section Emergency Coordinators are collecting information from ARES volunteers in preparation for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian. The SECs have set
Read moreARRL Invites Applications for Volunteer Monitor Positions
ARRL is now accepting applications from individuals interested in becoming part of the new Volunteer Monitor program, a joint undertaking of ARRL and the FCC. The program seeks
Read moreARRL and FCC Sign Memorandum to Implement New Volunteer Monitor Program
ARRL and the FCC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that paves the way to implement the new and enhanced Volunteer Monitor program. The memorandum establishes
Read moreARRL President Commends Amateur Radio’s Volunteer Public Service Role during National Volunteer Week
ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, is using the occasion of National Volunteer Week, April 7 – 13, to highlight Amateur Radio’s role in helping the
Read moreBecome a Volunteer Examiner by KE0OG
Ham exams are administered by volunteer examiners, and you can become one yourself! Find out how to help. Antenna Antenna Yagi MB8 15-20 Separate Feed
Read moreVolunteer Shelter Duty Slots in Northern California Filled on the Fly “via RF”
The North Bay Amateur Radio Association’s (NBARA) Gary Gross, KE6QR, recruited Amateur Radio volunteers on October 13 to support the shelters housing those evacuating because
Read morePuerto Rico Amateur Radio Volunteer Force Deploys New Equipment, Groceries
As their efforts continue to help Puerto Rico recover from the effects of hurricanes Irma and Maria, ARRL Force of 50 volunteers on the island
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