L. B. Cebik, W4RNL 1434 High Mesa Drive Knoxville, TN 37938-4443 cebik@utk.edu

Ham Links

With some half-million licensed operators in the United States, the interests of individuals in the overall opportunities offered by amateur radio vary widely. As a result, there are numerous organizations dedicated to fostering interests and skills in various aspects of the service. Below are links to a few of the ones in which I am a life or long-term member.

ARRL

The American Radio Relay League is the largest membership organization of amateur radio operators in the United States and is viewed informally as the U.S. national amateur organization. It conducts an extensive program of services for members and for the amateur community as a whole, including a wide range of educational activities. The ARRL WWW site contains a wealth of amateur radio and membership information.

RSGB

The Radio Society of Great Britain is the UK national amateur radio organization, with information and links to information that are useful world-wide.

QRP-ARCI

QRP ARCI is the oldest U.S.-based organization devoted exclusively to encouraging the use of low power (5 watts CW, 10 watts P.E.P SSB or lower) on the amateur bands. Its programs include educational and operating activities for all interested amateurs, from the very new to the oldest old timer. QRP operators do perhaps more home brewing (building) of station equipment than almost any other segment of the amateur radio population.

FISTS

FISTS is an international organization of radio amateurs dedicated to preserving and encouraging radio communications via CW (Morse Code).

Other Amateur Radio Sites with Many Links

The eHam Net

Amateur Radio Trader

Books and Periodicals

Periodicals

Books on Electronics Projects and Operating

Books on Antennas

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LB, W4RNL