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  • The ARRL Solar Update

    The ARRL Solar Update

    Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465, including the largest flare of the week, a C2.6 observed on June 10. There are currently 7 numbered sunspot regions on the disk with Region 4467 decaying to plage.  

    There was a Type-II radio sweep detected by the Radio Solar Telescope Network (RSTN) on June 10. That radio emissio…

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  • Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day

    Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day

    Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio as ARRL Field Day approaches later this month. In the video, Governor Ferguson highlights the critical service radio amateurs provide with communications support during emergencies and…

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  • The ARRL Solar Update

    The ARRL Solar Update

     Solar activity went from low to high this week. Activity was

    dominated by Region 4455, which produced frequent C-class flaresalongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf on June 1; aswell as an M7.7/1b and an X1.0/1n on June 3.  There are eight numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4455remains complex, maintaining its anti-Hale configuration anddisplaying a newly developed delta … American Radio Relay League | Ham Radio Association and Resources Read More

  • Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members

    Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members

    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison Database. This online tool makes it easier to compare amateur radio transceivers, receivers, amplifiers, and transmitters by allowing users to sort and filter equipment based on their own selection criteria.

    “This tool, introduced by the ARRL Lab, offers a familiar exp…

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  • Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville

    Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville

    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 – 23, in Huntsville, Alabama.

    The convention will kick off on Friday, August 21, with a series of day-long ARRL Training Tracks and a National Convention Luncheon at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville. Then join ARRL on Friday night for a …

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  • Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

    Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

    Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms and emergencies knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off. Sen. Cruz observed that in these emergencies it is ham radio operat…

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  • ZL7IO – Chatham Islands

    [REFRESH] by ZL3IO / ZL7IO – I will return to Waitangi, Chatham Islands during May 25 to June 4, 2026. Participation in the CQ WPX CW contest in SOAB category. Antenna maintenance will also be undertaken during the stay. [NOVEMBER 28] – We tried finding the noise source on 160m by driving around the area […]This post appeared first on:​DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More

  • CG2C – Madeleine Islands, NA-038

    From July 15th to August 14th, the NA-128 Contest Group (CG2G) will be in the Madeleine Islands (Cap-aux-Meules) NA-038 (FN97). Participation in the 2026 IOTA Contest, but with less equipment and fewer operators, though still active to give out the multipliers. They will be QRV on various bands and modes before and after the IOTA […]This post appeared first on:​DX-World Want to know more about it? Read More

  • ARRL Solar Update

    ARRL Solar Update

    Solar activity continued at low levels during the past 24 hours with
    four active regions on the visible disk. The largest events were a
    C1.0 on May 20 from the northeast limb and a C1.0/Sf, also on May 20,
    from Region 4439 that was accompanied by Type-III radio sweeps. This
    region was responsible for the majority of the period’s activity,
    which otherwise included a B8.7 flare on May 20 from Region 4…

  • Bangladesh – Grids of Glory!

    [UPDATE] – by S21DX team. We are pleased to announce the activation of grid square NL54ec will take place during 22-24 May 2026 as part of the “17 Grids of Glory” project. We will operate via QO-100 Satellite using SSB and CW from this rare Bangladesh grid. More details here with previous activity documented below. […]