Helpful Links
Curated external resources to help you master the hobby, stay informed, and connect with the global amateur radio community.
National Organizations
ARRL - The National Association for Amateur Radio
The largest organization of radio amateurs in the United States.
FCC - Amateur Radio Service
Official licensing and regulatory information.
QRZ.com
The premiere callsign database and ham radio community portal.
ARRL ARES
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service - volunteer communications support for disasters and public service.
Local & Regional
WPA ARRL Section
Official website for the Western Pennsylvania ARRL Section.
WPA Section ARES
Emergency communications organization for the Western Pennsylvania Section.
EPA ARRL Section
Official website for the Eastern Pennsylvania ARRL Section.
EPA Section ARES
Emergency communications organization for the Eastern Pennsylvania Section.
Franklin County Emergency Communications
Local emergency management and 911 communications for Franklin County, PA.
Pennsylvania State Parks
Find local state parks for POTA operations.
Technical & Tools
Reverse Beacon Network
Real-time CW/Digital reception reports from around the world.
Solar-Terrestrial Data
Current space weather and propagation conditions.
DX Summit
Real-time DX spotting network.
RepeaterBook
Community-maintained directory of repeaters nationwide.
FCC License Search (ULS)
Look up amateur radio license records and callsigns directly from the FCC.
Getting Started
Operating & Awards
Parks on the Air (POTA)
Activate and hunt parks for points and awards - a great way to get on the air.
Summits on the Air (SOTA)
Operating awards program for portable contacts made from mountain and hill summits.
Winlink Global Radio Email
Send and receive email over amateur radio, including in areas without internet access.
ARRL Logbook of the World (LoTW)
Upload your logs to confirm contacts and claim credit toward operating awards.
AMSAT
The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation - info on working satellites and the ISS.
WSJT-X
Official downloads for the popular FT8/digital mode software.
Contest Calendar
Weekly schedule of upcoming amateur radio contests worldwide.
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