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07/10/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity reached moderate levels with an M1.5/1N flare on July 8 from Region 4482 Read More
07/10/2026 | 16-Year-Old ARRL Member Wins 2026 Student Coding Competition

ARRL is pleased to announce that member Ben Leovy, KC3ZPQ, of Ellicott City, Maryland, has been named the winner of the 2026 ARRL Student Coding Competition Read More
07/06/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

A series of M-class flares — all from Region 4479 — pushed solar activity to high levels this week. Read More
07/06/2026 | Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day!

Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California. Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, finding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the fun over the years Read More
07/06/2026 | New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director

ARRL has announced the appointment of Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic Division Read More
07/01/2026 | Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director

Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027 Read More
06/28/2026 | Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026

This story was originally published on March 13, 2026. 2026 ARRL Field Day is June 27 - 28 | www.arrl.org/Field-Day

It’s not too early to gear up and get ready for ARRL Field Day! Field Day 2026 takes place June 27 – 28 and will bring together more t... Read More
06/27/2026 | Following Earthquake in Venezuela, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear

Following the fatal earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday, local radio amateurs have asked that that all amateur radio colleagues in the Americas and the rest of the world keep clear 40 m: 7135 kHz. Read More
06/26/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has remained at low levels with frequent C-level activity Read More
06/22/2026 | Section Manager Elections; New Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager

ARRL has reported that the nomination period for the 2026 summer season election cycle concluded on Friday, June 5 Read More
06/22/2026 | New ARRL Central Division Vice Director

ARRL has announced the appointment of Robert Ronk, W9AP, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, as Vice Director for the ARRL Central Division Read More
06/22/2026 | Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration

While many teenagers spend their evenings playing video games or scrolling social media, 14-year-old amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”) operator Micah Sandoval, KB4MPS, was busy this past week making radio contacts across the US Read More
06/22/2026 | New Technician Question Pool Takes Effect July 1

On July 1, 2026, a new Element 2 Technician class question pool will take effect for license examinations Read More
06/19/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has been low with only C-class solar flare activity. Read More
06/12/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465 Read More
06/05/2026 | Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio. Read More