American Radio Relay League

The ARRL works closely with the United States Federal Communications Commission (Fcc, legislators, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to ensure that amateur radio operators are recognized as a valuable technical and social resource. The worldwide equivalent of the ARRL is the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Several countries other than the United States have national amateur radio organizations. Notable examples include the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) and the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL).

The ARRL offers publications intended to inform the general public about amateur radio, help people obtain amateur radio licenses, and assist newly licensed operators concerning various aspects of the hobby. The ARRL maintains a Morse code practice and bulletin station that uses Hiram P. Maxim's original call letters, W1AW.

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