On the Air

Latest Episodes
A VHF/UHF Antenna Menagerie
There are a variety of antennas that a ham can use on the VHF and UHF bands, from simple whips, all the way up to directional beams.
Have a Ham Radio Open House in April
World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is April 18 every year, and in 2025, WARD is extra special
Slow-Scan TV: Sending Pictures by Radio
Steve Ford, WB8IMY, author of “SSTV: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words” in the January/February 2025 issue of On the Air, joins the podcast to share the basics of SSTV
Learn Even more with On the Air Live
In early 2025, the ARRL Education & Learning Department will launch an interactive livestreamed video podcast, On the Air Live
December YOTA Month is Coming
December is Youth on the Air Month, also known as YOTA Month, and there are plans to celebrate young operators all month long
ARES Task Book Updates
The ARES Task Book is an important resource and reference for amateur radio operators who hope to be of service to their communities
A Tour of 10 Meters
The 10-meter band offers something for hams of every license class
Practice Morse Code with W1AW
The podcast takes a field trip to W1AW, ARRL’s Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station
New Emergency Communication Courses from ARRL
ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast to share details about ARRL's updated Emergency Communication courses
Get Ready for Field Day 2024
ARRL Field Day is just days away. This episode spreads the excitement about Field Day, which is coming up on June 22 - 23