09/19/2025
ARRL has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign aimed at securing the
passage of federal legislation that would grant Amateur Radio Operators the
same rights to install antennas on their property as those enjoyed by users of
TV antennas, wireless internet, and flagpoles.
The campaign, announced in an ARRL Member Bulletin[1] on September 17, 2025,
follows the reintroduction of the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act in
February 2025 (see ARRL News 02/07/2025[2]). The bipartisan bills --
H.R.1094[3] in the House and S.459[4] in the Senate -- are designed to prevent
restrictive homeowners' association (HOA) rules that currently prohibit or
severely limit the installation of amateur radio antennas, even when such
antennas are hidden in trees, placed in attics, mounted on vehicles, or look
like flagpoles.
"This legislation is about restoring equal rights to licensed Amateur Radio
operators," said ARRL President Rick Roderick. "These restrictions hinder not
only the enjoyment of Amateur Radio, but also its vital role in emergency
communication during disasters."
Public Support Needed for Passage
To advance the legislation, ARRL is calling on its members and all licensees of
the US Amateur Radio Service to take action by sending letters to their
congressional representatives. Through a dedicated online tool at
https://www.arrl.org/HOA[5], hams can easily generate and submit pre-drafted
letters with a few clicks.
Go to - https://www.arrl.org/HOA[6] - and help us by sending your letters to
your Representative and Senators.
ARRL has emphasized that every letter matters. "Your Representative and
Senators need to know that the passage of this legislation is important to
you."
For more information about the ARRL grassroots campaign to pass the bill,
please visit www.arrl.org/current-legislation[7].
Donate and Help Us Pass the Bill!
Support ARRL's advocacy goals with a donation and help us Pass The Bill!
Donate Now: www.arrl.org/PassTheBill[8]
Your support helps ARRL engage legislative leaders to pass this bill and
provide the ability of Amateur Radio Operators to install the antennas
necessary to serve their restricted land use communities.
[1] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkyNg/index.html
[2] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkyNw/index.html
[3] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkyOA/index.html
[4] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkyOQ/index.html
[5] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkzMA/index.html
[6] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkzMA/index.html
[7] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkzMQ/index.html
[8] https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNDM5NzM0JnA9MSZ1PTUyNTgxODI4NCZsaT0zO
Tc0NDkzMg/index.html
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