National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

National Preparedness Month – Ham Radio Supply List

As the tornadoes that struck Massachusetts on 6th September 2025, demonstrate, you need to be ready for an emergency ahead of time. Radio amateurs were able to serve their communities and the National Weather Service because they were prepared.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released a list of supplies to keep in an emergency supply kit, which includes things like food, water, medications, a first aid kit, and other useful items – but hams may want to take it a step further.

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ARRL Section Manager Nomination Results

Below are the results of our recent Section Manager nomination period for the term beginning 1st January 2026, and declared elected, with no opposition:

New Section Managers

  • Michigan – Ralph Katz, AA8RK

  • Santa Barbara – Keith Elliott, W6KME

Continuing

  • Alabama – Dennis Littleton, K4DL

  • Alaska – David Stevens, KL7EB

  • Delaware – Steven Keller, KC3DSO

  • East Bay – Mike Patterson, N6JGA

  • Kansas – Ron Cowan, KBØDTI

  • New Mexico – Bill Mader, K8TE

  • Tennessee – David Thomas, KM4NYI

  • Western Massachusetts – Ray LaJoie, AA1SE