ARRL News
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The K7RA Solar Update
Sunspot numbers were lower again this week, with the average |
CT Governor Proclaims April 16 – 22 Amateur Radio Recognition Week |
Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final version (March 2023) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance. The guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur radio operators. The expanded Communications Unit ... |
Tornado Season and Amateur Radio
Tornado season is fast approaching, and amateur radio operators will again play a key role in helping the National Weather Service (NWS) issue accurate and timely warnings. In fact, March through May is considered the most active period for tornadoes to develop. |
The K7RA Solar Update
Six new sunspot groups emerged over the past week, two on March 9, |
Dayton Amateur Radio Leader Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, Silent Key
Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. He was Vice President of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) and previously served as its President. |
ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Tuesday, March 14
Due to anticipated severe winter weather, ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, for the safety of our staff. The Headquarters lobby & store, and W1AW will be closed to visitors on Tuesday. We anticipate reopening on Wednesday, March 15, at 8 AM Eastern. ARRL reminds members and prospective members to access information and services online at www.arrl.org. |
2023 Ulrich L. Rohde Award Call for Papers
The Software Defined Radio Academy (SDRA) has issued a call for papers for the 2023 Ulrich L. Rohde Award. This award, named after Dr. Ulrich L. Rohde, N1UL, was created in 2022 and is presented to those who have completed innovative research in the field of software-defined radio (SDR). It's a paper award that requires a written submission by applicants. There are first - second - and third -p... |
ARRL International DX Contest a Success
Last weekend (March 4 - 5, 2023) was the phone segment of the ARRL International DX Contest. |
The K7RA Solar Update
So far this month, two new sunspot groups appeared on March 1, |
Schools Set to Talk with Astronauts via Amateur Radio
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced that several schools are planning to communicate with orbiting astronauts in the coming weeks. |
2023 Hamvention Awards Announced
The 2023 Hamvention Awards committee, chaired by Michael Kalter, W8CI, has announced the 2023 Hamvention award winners. |
The K7RA Solar Update
This was a busy week for geomagnetic storms. A solar wind stream |
ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Tuesday, February 28
Due to anticipated severe winter weather, ARRL Headquarters will be closed on Tuesday, February 28 for the safety of our staff. We expect things will be back to normal on Wednesday, March 1. |
W8LT - A History of Amateur Radio at Ohio State University
W8LT is the call sign for the Amateur Radio and RF Club at The Ohio State University (OSU). |