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05/08/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity was at low levels this past week with occasional B-class and isolated low-level C-class flares Read More
05/08/2026 | The Ham Radio World Heads to Ohio

Hamvention® 2026 is just over a week away, and the world’s largest in-person amateur radio gathering promises another three-day weekend of total immersion in all things ham radio Read More
05/08/2026 | Salty Walt Goes “Next Level” with New Portable Antenna Sketchbook

Now Walt is back with a second collection of antenna projects, Salty Walt’s Next Level Portable Antenna Sketchbook, expanding on the easygoing, field-tested style that made his first book a favorite among radio amateurs. Read More
05/01/2026 | Free ARRL Events App Now Live for 2026 Dayton Hamvention®

Make the most of your time at Dayton Hamvention® with the free ARRL Events app Read More
05/01/2026 | FCC Approves Limited Emergency Use of 70 cm Band by AST SpaceMobile Satellites Outside the US

On April 21, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted AST SpaceMobile limited authorization when not over the United States to use five 50-kHz channels in the 430–440 MHz secondary amateur band for emergency Telemetry, Tracking, and Contr Read More
05/01/2026 | New Book Release: Satellite Operating for Amateur Radio

Ever wanted to operate amateur radio satellites but felt intimidated by tracking the “birds” or unsure about the equipment needed? ARRL’s new book, Satellite Operating for Amateur Radio, is now shipping Read More
05/01/2026 | 2025 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Winners Awarded

The ARRL Foundation’s 2025 Bill Orr, W6SAI, Technical Writing Award has been awarded to Dr. Ethan Miller, K8GU, and Dr. Nathaniel A. Frissell, W2NAF Read More
04/28/2026 | NCVEC Question Pool Committee Issues Revision to 2026 - 2030 Technician Pool

The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) released a February 19, 2026, revision to the new 2026 - 2030 Technician Class question pool Read More
04/28/2026 | New Technician Class Question Pool Released -- Effective July 1, 2026

On December 18, 2025, the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) released the revised 2026-2030 Technician Class (Element 2) question pool Read More
04/25/2026 | Amateur Radio to Participate in DoD Armed Forces Day Crossband Test on May 9, 2026

Amateur radio operators will participate in the Department of Defense’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test on May 9, 2026. The annual event will not impact any public or private communications. Read More
04/24/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Multiple Solar flares reported today from Region 4423 and 4419, with X-class flares observed Read More
04/22/2026 | Dayton Hamvention® 2026 Offers Forums for Every Ham

Dayton Hamvention 2026 features a wide range of forums to appeal to amateur radio operators of all interests, experience levels, and ages Read More
04/20/2026 | Helping NASA Track Artemis II’s Orion Spacecraft

The University of Pittsburgh’s Panther Amateur Radio Club (PARC) had a unique opportunity last week...helping NASA track Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft on its mission to the moon and back! Read More
04/17/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity was at very low levels with only isolated B-class flaring. Read More
04/10/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar Activity remains at low levels with low chance of major geomagnetic disturbances Read More
04/10/2026 | ARRL Announces Change in Central Division Leadership

Joshua Long, W9HT, is the new ARRL Central Division Director Read More