As the peak of Cycle 25 starts to wane, Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA, has predictions and operating advice for you in “Current and Upcoming HF Propagation in Solar Cycle 25.” Read QST

On the Air’s newest column, “Club Spotlight,” debuts in this issue. Designed to help new hams navigate the varied world of ham radio clubs, On the Air will present a profile of a ham radio club in their own words, and provide an insider’s look from a member who recently joined. We’ll be profiling clubs from all over the country in the hope of helping you find your local ham community. Read On the Air

If you’re looking to improve your CW sending speed, read “The Little Pistol Pages” in this issue for a guest column by Ted Rosen, VA3TAR, on how to use mini-contests to meet your goals. Read NCJ

Learn about innovative radio technology and breakthroughs from ham radio’s greatest minds. Read QEX

All About the EOC

ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast in support of the September/October 2025 article “The EOC: Serving at the Hub,” by Rick Palm, K1CE, which talks about what an Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, is, and offers tips for hams who are serving at an EOC for the first time. Josh takes us through more Emergency Operations Center functions, as well as what hams need to know before they walk into one. Listen Now

On the Air LIVE

Join ARRL’s Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, as he describes and demonstrates how VarAC can be leveraged to keep in contact with family and loved ones who live outside of an area where all grid communications are damaged or destroyed due to a natural or man-made disaster, no matter your license class.

 Date: October 28, 2025

 Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific

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ARRL has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign aimed at securing the passage of federal legislation that would grant Amateur Radio Operators the same rights to install antennas on their property as those enjoyed by users of TV antennas, wireless internet, and flagpoles. To advance the legislation, ARRL is calling on its members and all licensees of the US Amateur Radio Service to take action by sending letters to their congressional representatives. Send your letter Now

Bidding is currently underway and will run through October 16th. Check out a mixture of unique vintage items, new gear, Product Review items, and more! This year’s auction has something for EVERY HAM — and a few surprises along the way! Bid now

School Club Roundup | October 20 – 24

EME Contest 50 to 1296 MHz | November 8 – 9

November Sweepstakes — Phone | November 15 – 17

Fort Wayne Hamfest & Computer Expo, ARRL Central Division Convention | November 15 – 16 Fort Wayne, Indiana

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