Welcome!

Welcome to the ARRL Indiana Section website!

By AK9R, 4 October, 2023

What is the ARRL?

The ARRL is the national association for Amateur Radio in the United States.  Founded in 1914 by Hiram Percy Maxim as The American Radio Relay League, ARRL is a noncommercial organization of radio amateurs.

The ARRL is defined by five pillars:

  • Public Service
  • Advocacy
  • Education
  • Technology
  • Membership.

ARRL's mission is to promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and to develop the next generation of radio amateurs.

By AK9R, 4 October, 2023

How is the ARRL organized?

For purposes of managing ARRL programs across the country, the ARRL is divided into 71 administrative sections across the United States and its territories.  The ARRL membership in each section elects a Section Manager every 2 years.  The Section Manager is responsible for managing the ARRL Field Organization programs in their respective sections.  The Section Manager appoints coordinators or section staff to help manage the programs.