What Is the National Amateur Radio Alliance? SPARK-Con 2025

There’s a new voice in the ham radio world — the National Amateur Radio Alliance (NARA). At SPARK-Con 2025, I spoke with Mikel Turner (W4OPS) to find out what makes NARA different and how it’s supporting hams nationwide. At SPARK-Con 2025 — The ARRL Midwest Convention in Sedalia, MO, we caught up with Mikel Turner (W4OPS) from the National Amateur Radio Alliance (NARA) and HamStuffOnline.com to learn more about what NARA is all about. NARA is a member-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering, connecting, and advocating for amateur radio operators across the United States. Whether you’re new to ham radio or have been licensed for decades, NARA provides resources, support, and national coordination for clubs, individuals, and organizations in the hobby. While not a lobbying organization, NARA is deeply committed to amateur radio advocacy — helping hams and clubs engage with policymakers, collaborate on national issues, and strengthen the future of the hobby through modern tools, inclusive programs, and community-driven ideas. If you’re passionate about amateur radio and want to get involved, NARA welcomes all — individuals, families, clubs, and even businesses in the ham radio space. You can volunteer, serve on the Board, or simply help spread the word at your local hamfest! 🔗 Learn More & Get Involved: 🌐 https://amateurradioalliance.org/ 🎥 Video Filmed at: SPARK-Con 2025 — The ARRL Midwest Convention Hamfest, Sedalia, MO ⬇️GEAR I USE⬇️ –––––––––––––––––––– ★★As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.★★ 🛒Many Things I Use Can Be Found In My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ki5irehamradio 🥾Check Out My My Ultra Portable POTA Kit: https://www.amazon.com/shop/ki5irehamradio/list/1S8JOQ9AJ4JQR –––––––––––––––––––– ⬇️LINKS TO OTHER STUFF⬇️ ★★All links are affiliate links where possible. As an affiliate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. These links help support the channel and make videos like this possible.★★ 📡ABR Industries (Affiliate): https://abrind.com/?sld=ki5irehamradio Use code "ki5irehamradio10" on qualifying purchases. 📡Alpha Antenna (Affiliate): https://www.alphaantenna.com/?aff=22 Using this link when ordering from Alpha Antenna helps support the channel. 📡Bridgecom Systems (Affiliate): https://www.bridgecomsystems.com/?ref=ki5irehamradio Using this link when ordering from Bridgecom helps support the channel. 📡Ham Radio Prep (Affiliate): hamradioprep.com Use code "KI5IRE" to save 10% on qualifying purchases. 📡Radioddity (Affiliate): https://www.radioddity.com/?ref=ki5irehamradio Save $15 on qualifying purchases by using coupon code "KI5IRE" at checkout. 🌐The Ham Radio Logging Software I Use in the Shack (Only available for MacOS and iOS): https://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMLog.html 🌐The Ham Radio Logging Software I Use Portable/POTA/SOTA: https://ham2k.com/apps/polo/ 🎵The Music I Use In Most of My Videos (Non-Affiliate): https://artlist.io/ ⬇️FOLLOW ME ON OTHER PLATFORMS⬇️ 🌎My Blog: https://ki5ire.weebly.com 🎥Subscribe for More Content: youtube.com/@HamRadioHQ2 🌎KI5IRE Ham Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioHQ 📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HamRadioHQ/ 📡X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/KI5IRE 📡Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ki5ire-ham-radio 📡Join the KI5IRE Ham Radio Discord: https://discord.gg/mpqnu58eJz #HamRadio #AmateurRadio #ARRL #SPARKCon #NARA #Hamfest #HamRadioCommunity #HamRadioNews