As an engaged member of the amateur radio community and a long-time observer of ARRL governance, I feel compelled to address an issue of significant concern. At its upcoming Board meeting, the ARRL will vote on proposed amendments to its By-Laws, yet the process leading to this vote raises serious
An ARRL committee composed of division directors has spent a year building a process that's supposed to improve the handling of complaints relating to ethics and elections. These proposed changes are flawed and could undermine fairness, transparency, and trust in ARRL governance.
Let’s talk about the ARRL Ethics and Elections Committee (E&E)—a subject that’s been a thorn in the side of many members for years. If you’ve ever felt like the process for handling ethics and election issues seems unfair, you’re not alone. The concerns
The ARRL Board is at it again—taking another swing at updating its by-laws to better regulate the behavior of sitting directors. On November 19, 2024, they released an initial draft for review, followed by a revised version on December 18, 2024. So, what’s the big deal? Let’s
Finally . . . it’s time to sell my FT-847. Why? I’ve moved to an IC-9700 for a few convenience features. Now is the time to pick this up. The VHF contest is coming up this weekend and ARRL Field Day is just around the corner. This is a great radio