There are 21,950 U.S. FM stations in my dataset, updated as of May 12. The stations encompass commercial and noncommercial stations, translators and LPFMs from all U.S. territories, including Puerto Rico and Guam. I’ll offer the disclaimer that my data includes all active licenses. It is possible that stations in this count are not actually on the air.
Read MoreNewcomer Survey 2021-22 Results
/Popular online Amateur Radio Club and trainers Essex Hams have released details of a survey of newcomers to the Amateur Radio hobby.
They reached out to those who’ve completed the course after a month or so, to see how they’re getting on. In 2021 and 2022, 1,614 responses gained.
Essex Hams - https://www.essexham.co.uk/
ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June
/The ARRL Foundation is accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow amateur radio's future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged.
The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a cyclical model three times a year: in February, June, and October. Proposals for the June grant period are accepted through 30th June 2025. Awardees will be notified approximately 1 month after the closing of each cycle.
The ARRL Foundation carefully manages a portfolio of endowments where donors have provided specific goals for their gifts, and that portfolio is invested and managed in a way that it can continue to support those goals for many years to come. More Information - http://www.arrl.org/amateur-radio-grants
