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.