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News & Features

06/07/2024 | The K7RA Solar Update
This reporting week (May 30 to June 5) our Sun was active, with nine new sunspot groups.Read More
06/07/2024 | ARRL Member Bulletin for June 6, 2024
We are writing to inform you of a serious incident that has impacted ARRL’s operationsRead More
06/06/2024 | ARRL Systems Service Disruption
We are in the process of responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. we are expeditiously working with outside industry experts to address the issue. We appreciate your patience.Read More
06/06/2024 | ARRL Affiliated Club in MS Donates 3D Printer, Books, to Local Library
The Jackson Amateur Radio Club, serving the metropolitan area of Jackson, Mississippi, recently donated two 3D printers with a retail value of $3,000 to the Library System in Madison County.Read More
06/06/2024 | 2024 ARRL Field Day 2 Weeks Away, Free Shipping on FD Merch
2024 ARRL Field Day is June 22 -23, just 2 weeks away! There is still time to get your official merchandise in time for the event. ARRL is even offering free US shipping on Field Day orders of $30 or more with code FD2024.Read More
05/31/2024 | The K7RA Solar Update
Solar activity was quiet this week. Average daily sunspot number slipped from 155.1 to 124.6, and average solar flux from 198.9 to 164.8.Read More
05/30/2024 | International Amateur Radio Union 2024 Election Results
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) has re-elected Timothy Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, as President and elected Thomas Wrede, DF2OO, as Vice President.Read More
05/30/2024 | Get Ready for 2024 ARRL Field Day, June 22 - 23
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is gearing up for the radio event of the summer: 2024 ARRL Field Day is June 22 – 23. The annual operating event is part contest, part emergency communications exercise, part public relations opportunity.Read More
05/30/2024 | Solar Activity Significantly Affecting Ionosphere, FCC Opens Docket for Comments on Impact
May 10, 11, and 12 of 2024 may go down as one of the greatest space weather storm periods of our lifetimesRead More
05/30/2024 | Cliff Ahrens, K0CA, Former ARRL Midwest Division Director, Silent Key
Clifford Ahrens, K0CA, passed away on May 22, 2024. He served as Vice Director and Director of the ARRL Midwest Division.Read More
05/29/2024 | ARRL VEC Services Update During Systems Disruption
ARRL previously reported that we are responding to a serious incident involving access to our network and headquarters-based systems. Several services have been affected, including those administered by the ARRL VEC.Read More
05/19/2024 | 2024 ARRL National Convention Hosted at Dayton Hamvention Concludes
The 2024 ARRL National Convention hosted at Dayton Hamvention is a wrap!Read More
05/18/2024 | 2024 ARRL Youth Rally A Success at Dayton Hamvention
The second day of the 2024 ARRL National Convention, hosted at Dayton Hamvention® was a success and attendee turnout is impressive.Read More
05/17/2024 | 2024 ARRL National Convention Kicks off at Dayton Hamvention
A massive turnout of hams of all ages are flocking to numerous attractions at the 2024 ARRL National Convention, hosted at Dayton HamventionRead More
05/10/2024 | 2024 ARRL Field Day gear is now shipping!
Get your 2024 Field Day gear nowRead More
05/10/2024 | The K7RA Solar Update
Four halo CMEs first observed over 08-09 May are expected to arrive at Earth on 10-May, starting at 1000 UTC +/- 10 hours.Read More