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Solar activity has been at low levels with only C-class flares produced by Regions 4401, 4405, and 4409. There were 9 numbered active regions on the solar disk, with 4409 showing the most significant growth during the period and producing the largest flares on April 1. A new region emerged but...

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an amateur radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. Crew members will participate in scheduled...

Chris Stallkamp, KIØD, of Selby, South Dakota, has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Dakota Division. ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, appointed Stallkamp who has been South Dakota Section Manager since 2012. Stallkamp, an ARRL Life Member, has been a radio amateur since 2006 and...

Solar activity was at low levels with seven numbered active regions on the disk. The largest event of the period was a C3.7 flare on March 25 from Region 4400. Region 4403, which was numbered last period, is the suspected source of several flares observed beyond the limb prior to its...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has responded to a complaint involving a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, amateur for operating outside the privileges of his Technician Class license and causing interference to local emergency service communications by transmitting on a public service...

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ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help advance the Amateur Radio Service. We are currently hiring for several impactful positions: RFI Lab Engineer Support ARRL’s mission to protect and enhance spectrum access by managing and...

Dayton Hamvention® has announced its 2026 Awards. Technical Achievement Award: Robert Famiglio, K3RF Robert B. “Bob” Famiglio, K3RF, has spent almost 60 years in amateur radio, blending technical expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership in emergency communications. Licensed at age 13...

The nomination period for the 2026 spring season Section Manager election cycle concluded on Friday, March 6. There will be no balloted elections because only one nominee per section was received at ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters. Wisconsin will have a new...

The Indiana General Assembly has passed and Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill that adds protection for amateur radio operators who live in homeowner association (HOA) regulated housing developments. Official language of the House Bill 1152 can be found at IGA | House Bill 1152 -...

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Solar activity was very low to low. Only low-level C-class activity was observed from Regions 4384 and 4389. Slight growth was observed in Regions 4384 and 4391. New Region 4392 was numbered. The rest of the spot groups were either stable or in decay. No Earth-directed CMEs were observed. Solar...

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...