W1AW was dedicated on September 2, 1938. There are  three studios which allow for visiting hams to operate W1AW. A "Vintage-AM station" is located in the foyer. W1AW transmits for approximately eight hours a day, five days a week, alternating between code practice and code and teleprinter bulletin transmissions. In addition, voice bulletins are transmitted daily at 0145 UTC on SSB.

Any licensed amateur can operate W1AW, within the restrictions of their license class, between 10 AM and 3:45 PM. You need to have your license or a copy with you. There are three guest operating positions at W1AW that have been upgraded during the last few years with the latest transceivers, so there is something for everyone to try out.

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The League's QSL Bureau--one of the many benefits of League membership lets members conveniently send  DX QSL cards overseas to foreign QSL Bureaus. Your ticket for using this service is proof of ARRL Membership and just $12.00/lb or $0.75/oz. Your cards are sorted promptly and on their way overseas usually within 3 months of arrival at ARRL HQ.
 

The QSL Bureau handles approximately 1,000,000 cards each year!

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One of the best-known functions of our Lab is that of testing commercial amateur equipment  for the "Product Review" column, and ad acceptance in QST.

The Technical Information Service answers members' questions and can refer members to local sources of help. TIS maintains databases of many technical resources that members can access online.

The Lab will help hams resolve RFI problems and provides quantitative data to other ARRL staff and Board committees who work to protect access to radio frequencies for the entire Amateur Radio community.

The ARRL Lab also houses a collection of vintage equipment.
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The Development Office raises crucial revenue from individuals and foundations to support ARRL programs and services not funded by members’ dues.  Funds include the Spectrum Defense Fund, the Education & Technology Program and Teachers Institutes, the W1AW Endowment Fund, the Historic Preservation Fund, the Lab Fund and Ham Aid.

The Development Office also manages the Diamond Club, an annual giving program for ARRL’s most committed members.  In addition to ARRL membership, Diamond Club members receive many other special benefits, including the opportunity to place inscribed bricks in the Diamond Terrace located at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, CT.

The ARRL Foundation provides grants to organizations to support projects and programs that encourage and instruct adults and youth in Amateur Radio.  The Foundation also awards more than 80 scholarships annually to FCC-licensed hams pursuing higher education.  Although managed by the ARRL Development Office, the ARRL Foundation is an independent and separate 501(c)(3) and is funded entirely through contributions from the Amateur Radio community.

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The ARRL VEC is the largest of the 14 Volunteer Examiner Coordinator groups in the country, coordinating 72% of all amateur radio exams.  There are over 33,000 accredited Volunteer Examiners.  The department provides exam supplies to ARRL VE teams, and reviews, processes and transmits successful exam results to the FCC.

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- Supports licensing instruction, providing materials and guidance for volunteer license instructors

- Offers an online Continuing Education Program, including the online Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Courses (ARECC) and field training program

- Supports Educational Outreach, including the Education & Technology Program (ETP), Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), and Amateur Radio & Scouting
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Awards
ARRL Awards promote activity and good operating practices through the recognition of awards. Awards also foster international goodwill through the chase for contacts throughout the World.

Contests
ARRL Contest Administration uses the competitive nature of Amateur Radio operators to promote the improvement of their stations and operating skills.
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The ARRL lobby is a great place to come and browse through the publications and products carried in our web store and catalogs. We proudly display our product line and welcome visitors to spend some time looking for that great momento from your ARRL HQ visit.
 
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Most commercial airlines serve Hartford, Connecticut, through Bradley International Airport. Many bus companies serve Hartford, Connecticut. Check with your local carriers. Amtrak provides rail service along a north-south line. Taxi service is available from a number of carriers including Yellow Cab at (860) 666-6666. Public bus transportation from Central Row in Hartford via the "New Britain line" brings you within 2 blocks of Headquarters at the intersection of Hartford Avenue and Main Street (Newington). Exact change is required. For more information call Connecticut Transit at (860) 525-9181.

Take Interstate 91 South through Hartford to Exit 28, which brings you to Route 5/15 South. Continue to the Route 175 exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 175 (Cedar Street). In the center of Newington, turn right onto Main Street, (Route 176). ARRL Hq is on the left just past the second light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Get to Interstate 84 West. In East Hartford, take Exit 57, go over the Charter Oak Bridge to Route 5/15 South. Continue to the Route 175 exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 175 (Cedar Street). In the center of Newington, turn right onto Main Street (Route 176). ARRL Hq is on the left just past the second light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Route 6 through rural eastern Connecticut, all the way to Bolton Notch. Take Route 384 West to Interstate 84 West. In East Hartford, take Exit 57, go over the Charter Oak Bridge to Route 5/15 South. Continue to the Route 175 exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 175 (Cedar Street). In the center of Newington, turn right onto Main Street (Route 176). ARRL Hq is on the left just past the second light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Interstate 95 South to Exit 69, Route 9 North. Follow Route 9 to Route 5/15 North. Take the Route 176 Exit (Main Street, Newington), a left-hand turn lane. ARRL Hq is just on the left just past the seventh traffic light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Interstate 91 North to Exit 21, Route 372 West. At Route 5/15 North, head north. Take the Route 176 exit (Main Street, Newington), a left-hand turn lane. ARRL Hq is just on the left just past the seventh traffic light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Interstate Route 95 North to New Haven, CT. Take Interstate 91 North to Exit 21, Route 372 West. At Route 5/15 North, head North. Take the Route 176 exit (Main Street, Newington), a left-hand turn lane. ARRL Hq is just on the left just past the seventh traffic light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Interstate 84 to Exit 41 (South Main Street, West Hartford). At the end of the ramp turn right onto South Main Street. At the second light, turn left onto New Britain Avenue. At the 6th light (immediately after the railroad overpass), turn right onto South Street. South Street's name changes to Main Street at the Newington town line. ARRL Hq will be on the right hand side of the road at 225 Main Street. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

Take Interstate 87 South to Interstate 90 East, the Mass Pike. In Springfield, Massachusetts, get on Interstate 91 South. Take Interstate 91 South through Hartford to Exit 28, which brings you to Route 5/15 South. Continue to the Route 175 exit. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Route 175 (Cedar Street). In the center of Newington turn right onto Main Street, (Route 176). ARRL Hq is on the left just past the second light. Look for W1AW and the antenna farm.

The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut, Inc 
115 Pierson Lane
Windsor, CT 06095
Tel:  (860) 683-2903
Website

Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd.
Hartford, CT
Tel:  (860) 724-3623
Website

The New England Air Museum
36 Perimeter Road
Bradley Int'l Airport
Windsor Locks, CT 06096
Tel: (860) 623-3305
Website
 

The Submarine Force Museum, Home of the USS Nautilus (SSN 571)
One Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT 06340
Website

Connecticut Trolley Museum
58 North Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
Tel:  (860) 627-6540
Website

The Titanic Museum
208 Main Street,
Indian Orchard, MA  01151
Website

Boston Museum of Science: Home of the world's largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator
1 Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: (617) 723-2500
Website

Springfield Science Museum
21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Website

Chatham Marconi Maritime Center: Built by Marconi and site of WCC Chatham Radio Coastal Station
847 Orleans Road
North Chatham, MA 02650
Website

French Cable Station Museum
41 South Orleans Road
Orleans, MA 02653
Tel:  (508) 240-1735
Website
 

Cape Cod National Seashore
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• Marconi Beach: Site of the first successful transatlantic radio message on January 18, 1903
• Marconi and his South Wellfleet Wireless: The original Marconi Station “MCC” site on Cape Cod
• French Transatlantic Cable Hut

The New England Wireless and Steam Museum 
1300 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818 USA
Telephone: (401) 885-0545
Website