Broadcast Marks Historic Radio Site's 100th year

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Broadcast Marks Historic Radio Site's 100th year

Messages have been sent across the globe to mark the 100th anniversary of a radio site where the world's first transatlantic phone call was made.

The New Year's Day broadcasts were made by Rugby Amateur Transmitting Society (RATS ) from the former Rugby Radio Station.

The site first opened in 1926 inside what is now a Grade II- listed building, just east of the Warwickshire town.

A total of 57 radio transmitters covered an area of 1,600 acres, but the site closed in 2002, and it now forms part of Houlton Secondary School.

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2026 is ARRL’s Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs

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2026 is ARRL’s Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is launching a year-long celebration that puts the spotlight squarely where it belongs — on radio clubs. Beginning 1st January 2026, ARRL officially recognises the Year of the Club, an initiative designated by the ARRL Board of Directors to honour the vital role clubs play in sustaining, growing, and energising amateur radio.

Radio clubs are the backbone of ARRL and of the Amateur Radio Service itself. For countless hams, a club is the first welcoming doorway into the hobby — a place to learn, to operate, to build, and to belong. Clubs create opportunities for mentoring, public service, technical exploration, and lifelong friendships. Simply put, when clubs thrive, amateur radio thrives.

Throughout 2026, all ARRL Affiliated Clubs are invited to participate in special programs, operating events, and recognition opportunities designed to celebrate club accomplishments and inspire new ideas. ARRL will be rolling out initiatives focused on supporting club growth, strengthening activities, and recognising clubs that help expand ARRL membership or reach significant milestones, including 100 years of ARRL Affiliation.

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