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    Job Posting: FCC Recruiting 7 Field Agents – Electronics Engineers

    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...
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    2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom Dream Station Winner Announced at Orlando HamCation®

    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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    FCC Requires That FRN Contact Information Be Updated Within Ten Days of a Change

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    New Book Release: Digital Networking for Ham Radio

    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...
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    The ARRL Solar Update

    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...
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    The ARRL Solar Update

    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...
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    Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House

    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...
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    ARRL Mourns the Loss of Sharon Taratula, Awards Manager

    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...
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    The ARRL Solar Update

    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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    NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Three Questions from Use

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    ARRL Joins America250 as a Supporting Partner for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary

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    Former FCC official John B. Johnston, W3BE, Silent Key

    John B. Johnston, W3BE (SK), of Derwood, Maryland, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was 98 years old. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Johnson was a World War II veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. He was first licensed on March 15, 1954, as KN2HHR. Following military service and college, he...
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    Register Now for HamSCI 2026, Hosted by ARRL

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    Student Coding Competition is Underway with $25,000 Award

    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is asking members to help encourage licensed youth in their communities to participate in the ARRL Student Coding Competition, an initiative focused on developing practical resources for the Amateur Radio Service. The competition, which began...
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    ARRL Director Tharp, KB7HDX, Receives Search-and-Rescue Award

    Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, Director of the ARRL Northwestern Division, has received the Hall of Honor Award for 35 years of service to the Yakima Search and Rescue group. Tharp called the award “unexpected and very much appreciated,” adding, “You don’t do volunteer work to get awards, you do it...
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