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    ARRL Announces Logbook of The World® Systems Upgrade

    ARRL’s Logbook of The World® (LoTW®) is the 2nd most popular benefit among members. It is also an extremely popular service internationally for non-members, as it is the primary means for providing confirmations for ARRL Awards, such as DXCC and Worked All States. As a part of the ongoing...
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    2025 ARRL Field Day is Next Weekend

    Lather on the sunscreen and get ready for the fun! 2025 ARRL Field Day is June 28 - 29. It is amateur radio’s biggest yearly event. The sun has been very active at the peak of Solar Cycle 25. ARRL is hopeful that it will mean 2025 becomes a legendary Field Day. Get out to an activation and enjoy...
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    Hurricane Erick Updates

    Hurricane Erick Update for June 19, 2025...12:30 PM EDT Hurricane Erick made landfall early Thursday morning, June 19, along Southern Mexico's Pacific coast. It has been upgraded to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 status, according to the US National Hurricane Center. Forecasters now warn...
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    Ham Radio Reports Fire; Helicopter Crew Extinguishes Just in Time

    Amateur radio operators preparing for a contest sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® used ham radio to report a forest fire just before winds picked up. By John Ross, KD8IDJ With the help of amateur radio operators, a potential wildfire was averted in California on...
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    The ARRL Solar Report

    On Friday, June 13, Spaceweather.com reports a CIR, or co-rotating interaction region, hit Earth's magnetic field, sparking a G2-class geomagnetic storm. There is a chance that this ongoing storm could intensify to category G3 (Strong). Overall, solar activity was at low levels, with only...
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    ARRL Section Manager Nomination Results

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    The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is This Weekend

    The 2025 ARRL June VHF Contest is this weekend, starting at 1800 UTC on Saturday, June 14, and concluding at 0259 UTC on Monday, June 16. Late spring weather brings enhanced tropospheric ducting and meteor scatter. Plus, it’s the peak of the sporadic-E season. Take advantage of these propagation...
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    Jobs for Hams: Join the ARRL Team

    ARRL is looking for some new members of our Newington, Connecticut-based headquarters staff. There are several roles for which we’re seeking qualified candidates. If you’re into amateur radio, ARRL is a tremendous place to work. The Membership Manager is responsible for leading efforts related...
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    2025 ARRL Field Day - Are You Ready?

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    ARRL Teachers Institute – Multiplying the Message

    ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® welcomed the year’s first cohort of educators to attend a session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) at headquarters this week. The group follows on the success of the Louisiana-based session last week, and one on Staten...
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    The ARRL Solar Report

    Solar activity remained at moderate levels earlier this week. There was an approximately 20-degree filament eruption on June 4 and a possibly related Coronal Mass Ejection (CME). The CME is unlikely to have an Earth-directed component, but analysis is in progress. The geomagnetic field is...
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    ARRL Teachers Institute a Success in Louisiana

    The second session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) to be held outside of ARRL Headquarters was a success this week in Louisiana. It follows on a successful offsite institute held earlier this year in New York City. Eleven teachers gathered in Lake Charles for the...
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    ARRL International Digital Contest Presents Fun Despite Active Sun

    As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, the sun has been busy. A coronal mass ejections has thrown HF propagation for a roller coaster ride this week. While the medium and lower HF bands suffer, there’s still hope for successful operating during times of solar storms. The 6-meter band has been quite active...
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    2025 ARRL Field Day Has Categories for Every Operator

    2025 ARRL Field Day is just three weeks away! The excitement is building. Most clubs have their activations planned. In the last two weeks, 350 more sites have been added to the Field Day Site Locator, with a total of 886 listed as of June 5. ARRL Field Day is a great way to connect with your...
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    13 Colonies Event Founder Passing the Reins After 16 Years

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    The ARRL Solar Report

    Solar activity reached moderate levels early this past week with several flares. An X1-class flare erupted mid-week, but activity has slowed down with the majority of the low-level C-class flares. A coronal mass ejection (CME) was observed on May 27 with a flare from Region AR4100. Modelling...
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    Amateur Radio Ready for Above Average Hurricane Season

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    2025 ARRL Field Day: FAQ with the Contest Program Manager

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    ARRL Teachers Institute Set for Record Year

    The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) has 13 sessions announced in 2025, with more in the works. The program, from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is a donor-funded professional development program designed to help classroom teachers elevate their science...
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    ARRL Foundation Accepting Grant Applications in June

    The ARRL Foundation is accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities. To grow amateur radio's future, youth-based projects and...
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