An interview with amateurs in Texas who've created a microwave network to support ARES public service activities.

The solar eclipse QSO party; a public service drill turns into a real emergency; more.

News, features and opinion from ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.

ARRL Audio News is a weekly compilation of news stories from the ARRL Letter. Hosted by ARRL's Sean Kutzko (KX9X) and Carla Pereira (KC1HSX), ARRL Audio News features no music or advertising, and is suitable for playing over Amateur Radio repeater systems. In this week's report: • The ARRL Board Explores Entry-Level License Options and Ways to Face Future Challenges • Amateur Radio Participation is Key to a University Solar Eclipse Experiment • Thousands of hams are getting on the air with the new FT8 Digital mode. Is ARRL Audio News aired on your local Amateur Radio repeater? Would you like to submit an ID like the ones you hear in the podcast? Visit the ARRL Audio News website at www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news to contact us!

ARRL Audio News is a weekly compilation of news stories from the ARRL Letter. Hosted by ARRL's Sean Kutzko (KX9X) and Carla Pereira (KC1HSX), ARRL Audio News features no music or advertising, and is suitable for playing over Amateur Radio repeater systems. In this week's report: • ARRL’s President Asks Members to Reach Out to their Senators to Support S. 1534 • ARRL Publishes its 2016 Annual Report • And an Oklahoma Radio Amateur is First to Score Satellite VUCC from Greenland Is ARRL Audio News aired on your local Amateur Radio repeater? Would you like to submit an ID like the ones you hear in the podcast? Visit the ARRL Audio News website at www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news to contact us!