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Amateur Radio
- Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
Spaceweather.com for September 5 reports that a total lunar eclipseoccurs on September 7th. However, it will not be visible in theAmericas.Solar activity will likely continue at moderate levels with isolatedM-class flares through September 6 due to the combined flarepotential of Regions AR4197 and AR4207. Probabilities decrease tojust a chance for M-class flares on September 7 as AR4197 movesb... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, and ARRL is working to arm members with knowledge and resources to be resilient in the face of disaster. Amateur radio serves as a powerful tool and national resource before and When All Else Fails®, but being prepared goes beyond radio. “Being ready to serve your community through ham radio begins with being ready yourself,” says ARRL Director of Emerg... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
US Space Command headquarters is being moved to Huntsville, Alabama, known as “Rocket City USA.” The move was announced in a press conference on September 2, 2025. Huntsville will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention as part of the Huntsville Hamfest, but there’s a bigger connection between US Space Command and amateur radio. Space Command utilizes forces such as the US Space Force to accompl... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
- Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is getting a boost, courtesy of the ham radio community on YouTube. A group of the content creators gathered for a cookout at this year’s Huntsville Hamfest and raised $6425 for the program. “We have a tremendous amount of support from the YouTubers,” said ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA. “They’re on track to raise and... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
- Posted on Friday September 05, 2025
- Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
Solar activity was at low levels on 18, 20, and 21 August with only C-class flares observed. Activity increased to moderate levels on 19 August following an M1.1 flare at 19/0439 UTC from an area beyond the Eastern limb. Moderate levels were also observed on 22 August as Region 4191 produced a long-duration M1.7/Sf flare. Associated with this flare was a Type II radio sweep with an estimated... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
This Labor Day weekend, the Hurricane Watch Net (HWN) celebrates its 60th anniversary of providing critical communications support to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and communities impacted by hurricanes.As Hurricane Betsy was pummeling the Caribbean on Labor Day weekend 1965, a ham radio operator started hearing calls for information from operators in the Bahamas. Jerry Murphy, K8YUW, spr... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
- Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
September is National Preparedness Month, which is a good time to look at your personal, family, and community resilience levels. For 2025, the National Preparedness Month theme is “Preparedness Starts at Home.” Amateur radio is a valuable resource for communication and community service before and during times of crisis, and can be a significant factor in your home’s level of preparedness.“Now... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday August 29, 2025
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. There will be no W1AW bulletin or code practice transmissions. ARRL Headquarters will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, at 8 AM EDT (1200 UTC). Visit the ARRL Special Events Stations database to find on-the-air events and commemorations this we... Continue Reading » - Posted on Thursday August 28, 2025
Updated 8/29/25FCC Batch Filing System RestoredOn Friday, August 29, 2025, the FCC’s Electronic Batch Filing (EBF) system was restored. This system is used by all Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) organizations to file exam sessions, individual license applications, and club license applications.ARRL VEC staff are working diligently to clear the backlog of approximately 300 sessions and appl... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday August 22, 2025
On August 22, Spaceweather.com reports a fast-moving Coronal MassEjection, or CME, left the Sun on August 21. However, it is notEarth-directed, and is predicted to strike the planet Mars.Solar activity has decreased back to low levels with a few weakC-class flares observed from areas located in the northeast quadrantof the solar disk. There are currently three sunspot regions on thesolar disk ... Continue Reading » - Posted on Friday August 22, 2025
A respected member of the DXing community has passed away. Lou Dietrich, N2TU, became a Silent Key on August 15 at the age of 78. Dietrich was the former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the International DX Association (INDEXA). He was known as a dedicated advocate for international goodwill through radio, and a passionate advocate for the mission of INDEXA. He played a pivotal role in gu... Continue Reading »
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