12/19/2025
Pre-registration is now open for a Student Coding Competition[1], a new national
challenge sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio¿. The
project is designed to engage young radio amateurs in shaping the future of
amateur radio through software development. Open to ARRL-member amateur radio
operators aged 21 and younger, the competition will invite students to design a
mobile app that supports ARRL and the amateur radio community. Cash awards
totaling up to $25,000 will be presented to one or more winning entries.
The competition officially begins on January 1, 2026, when complete rules and
application specifications will be released at coding.arrl.org[2]. Participants
are reminded not to start coding yet - entries must follow the published
requirements. Project submissions will be due by March 31, 2026. Entries will be
judged on how well they meet the specifications, user interface design and
usability, code quality and stability, and the inclusion of extra features.
Adult ARRL members are encouraged to help spread the word and support the next
generation of amateur radio innovators. ARRL Student Membership[3] is free for
full-time students aged 21 and younger, removing a key barrier to participation.
Young hams, educators, and mentors are encouraged to pre-register now at
coding.arrl.org[4] to receive updates as additional details become available and
to prepare for this exciting opportunity to contribute lasting tools to amateur
radio.
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About ARRL¿
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio¿ was founded in 1914 as The
American Radio Relay League, and is a noncommercial organization of radio
amateurs. ARRL's mission is to promote and protect the art, science, and
enjoyment of amateur radio, and to develop the next generation of radio
amateurs. ARRL supports members with opportunities to discover radio, to develop
new skills, and to serve their local communities. ARRL's charitable initiatives
include programs to inspire youth to explore amateur radio and to pursue higher
education and related career paths in wireless communications and related
technical fields. ARRL is also the Secretariat of the International Amateur
Radio Union (IARU). For more information about ARRL and amateur radio, visit
www.arrl.org[5].
[1] https://coding.arrl.org
[2] https://coding.arrl.org
[3] https://www.arrl.org/student
[4] https://coding.arrl.org
[5] http://www.arrl.org/
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