On the Air

The On the Air podcast is a monthly companion to On the Air magazine, a magazine for beginner-to-intermediate ham radio operators, produced by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® www.arrl.org.

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December YOTA Month is Coming

Posted November 13, 202400:13:08

December is Youth on the Air Month, also known as YOTA Month, and there are plans to celebrate young operators all month long. Blake Pearson, KN4VKY,...

ARES Task Book Updates

Posted October 10, 202400:16:59

The ARES Task Book is an important resource and reference for amateur radio operators who hope to be of service to their communities. ARRL Director...

A Tour of 10 Meters

Posted September 12, 202400:29:11

The 10-meter band offers something for hams of every license class, including Technicians, who can use voice, Morse code, and digital modes on this...

Practice Morse Code with W1AW

Posted August 8, 202400:13:44

The podcast takes a field trip to W1AW, ARRL’s Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, to hear from W1AW Station Manager Joe Carcia, NJ1Q, about all the...

New Emergency Communication Courses from ARRL

Posted July 11, 202400:11:23

ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast to share details about ARRL's updated Emergency Communication courses,...