Welcome to the webpage for the Western Washington Section of the American Radio Relay League. There is a lot of great information items surrounding what is happening in the Western Washington Section. Please take a moment and review the provided
World Amateur Radio Day – April 18th
Join the celebration! 2021 World Amateur Radio Day is this Sunday, April It was on this day in 1925 that the International Amateur RadioUnion (IARU) was formed in Paris, France. ARRL Co-Founder Hiram PercyMaxim was its first president. On World
New Assistant Section Manager for Inclusivity
I am very pleased to announce we have a new Assistant Section Manager tohelp the section attract visually impaired people who want to becomehams or to help us to find ways to make visually impaired more welcomein the hobby and the
FCC Licensing Fees for Amateur Radio Service Licenses
Edit: Additional information has come out clarifying this announcement…. Please visit this link on the ARRL Northwestern Division Page: https://arrlnwdiv.org/2021/03/21/special-bulletin-clarification-of-fcc-35-fee-collection-start-date/*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+* It has been announced in the Federal Register that the $35 fee forAmateur Radio Service licenses will be implemented on
ARRL on the Purpose of Amateur Radio
For over 100 years amateur radio and ARRL — the National Association for Amateur Radio® — have stood for the development of the science and art of communications, public service, and the enhancement of international goodwill. Amateur Radio’s long history
FCC to Require Email Address on Applications Starting on June 29, 2021
FCC to Require Email Address on Applications Starting on June 29, 202112/31/2020Effective on June 29, 2021, amateur radio licensees and candidates mustprovide the FCC with an email address on all applications. If no emailaddress is included, the FCC may dismiss
FCC Reduces Proposed Amateur Radio Application Fee to $35
12/30/2020 The FCC has agreed with ARRL and other commenters that its proposed $50fee for certain amateur radio applications was “too high to accountfor the minimal staff involvement in these applications.” In a Reportand Order (R&O), released on December 29,
Thanksgiving 2020
I’d like to take this day of being thankful to thank the members of the ARRL in the Western Washington Section. You have made our section a great section that is #3 in the ARRL. COVID-19 has made it difficult
Email SCAM – Important
An ARRL member received the following email yesterday that I need toshare with you. This is a scam so please delete it if you receive or have received thesame email. Please be assured that I would not use my position
Northern Florida ARES Requests Clear Frequencies for HF Nets
Northern Florida ARES Requests Clear Frequencies for HF Nets09/16/2020Northern Florida Section Emergency Coordinator Karl Martin, K4HBN, isrequesting that stations not directly involved in the Amateur RadioEmergency Service (ARES®) response to Hurricane Sally please avoid3.950 MHz (primary) and 7.242 MHz (backup).
George Stone, AC7AI, Appointed WWA Section Traffic Manager
I am very pleased to announce to the Western Washington Section thatGeorge Stone, AC7AI, has been appointed to the Section Traffic Managerposition effective September 9, 2020. George is a respected and longtime traffic handler who enjoys passingradio messages. His primary