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Solar activity continued at low levels with isolated C-class flaring. Regions 4381 and 4384 remained the primary drivers of activity. The largest event of the period was a C2.9 flare from Region 4381 on March 3. Region 4384 continues to rotate further onto the disk, but foreshortening still...

Spaceweather.com for February 27 reports about a minor CME hurling towards Earth. Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flares just beyond the SE limb near S21. The largest was a C5.3 flare on February 25. On the visible disk, an approximate 5-degree filament eruption...

A historic blizzard paralyzed much of the Northeast in late February, and amateur radio operators were on the air to help forecasters keep track of the storm’s impact. Southeastern New England was one of the hardest-hit areas. ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator and...

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Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard that is moving into the state Sunday and continuing into...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY, and Portland, OR. Incumbents will resolve Radio...

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the winner of the 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom® Dream Station on Saturday, February 14, at 2026 Orlando HamCation. The announcement was made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, with Icom America Senior Sales Manager Ray Novak, N9JA...

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ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®’s new book, Digital Networking for Ham Radio, a practical, hands-on guide to designing and implementing high-speed data networks for amateur radio stations, is now shipping. Written by Glen Popiel, KW5GP, the book brings together in one...

Solar activity returned to low levels this past week. The strongest event of the period was a C1.8 flare on February 17 from region 4374. This region was also responsible for a C1.4 flare on February 18. The only other flare of note was a C1.1 flare on February 17 from an unnumbered plage region...

Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. The strongest event was an M1.4 flare observed on February 11 in Region 4366. This region also produced nine C-class flares. Region 4373 produced a C1.8/Sf flare on February 11. This region displayed some minor area growth. Regions 4369...

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April. Hosting an Open House gives clubs and schools the opportunity to promote amateur radio science and technology by opening their stations to the public and...

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is saddened to share the news that Sharon Taratula, who served the League with dedication and distinction for 32 years, passed away on February 4, 2026. Sharon joined ARRL on January 31, 1994, as DXCC Awards Technician. She later served as...

Solar activity was at high levels for most of the week, dominated by Region 4366. The most notable event was an impulsive X4.2 flare from that region on February 4. Throughout the period, Region 4366 continued to exhibit a slight reduction in area and a modest simplification of its magnetic...

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