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06/07/2023 | Gear up for 2023 ARRL Field Day!

2023 ARRL Field Day is just 3 weeks away, on June 24 - 25. It's the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada. Read More
06/06/2023 | ARRL Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants in June

The ARRL Foundation is now 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. Read More
06/05/2023 | ARRL Hudson Division has New Vice Director

Ed Wilson, N2XDD, of Shirley, New York has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Hudson Division by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR. Read More
06/05/2023 | Licensee Hit With $24,000 Fine for Jamming Net, Failure to ID: FCC

An investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) results in a large fine against a California amateur radio license holder. A Notice of Apparent Liability Forfeiture (NALF) for $24,000 has been filed against Phillip J. Beaudet, N6PJB, of Bu Read More
06/02/2023 | Museum Ships On-the-Air Weekend

If you like ships and are an amateur radio operator, 100 ships will be on the air from June 3 - 4 for the annual Museum Ships Weekend event. Read More
06/02/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update

Average daily solar flux values dropped over the past week. Read More
06/02/2023 | ARRL Elected to Serve on SAFECOM

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has been elected to serve on SAFECOM®. SAFECOM is a group of national thought leaders and officials within the emergency communications and response space that works to set standards used at every level. T Read More
06/01/2023 | “He Touched So Many Lives” Chip Margelli, K7JA (SK)

The airwaves are markedly dimmer this week, social media is filled with heartfelt tributes, and industry leaders are mourning. Longtime fixture of amateur radio Charles “Chip” Margelli, K7JA, passed away after a brief illness. Read More
05/26/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update

Both average daily sunspot numbers and solar flux increased this week. Read More
05/26/2023 | Section Manager Update: Austin Elected, Bigley Re-elected, Gendron Appointed

The results of two balloted Section Manager elections held this spring were determined when the ballots were counted at ARRL Headquarters on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Read More
05/26/2023 | Dayton Hamvention® 2023 Wrap Up

Dayton Hamvention® 2023 was held May 19 - 21 in Xenia, Ohio -- and all indications point to a successful event. Read More
ARRL Headquarters Will Be Closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29

ARRL Headquarters will be closed Monday, May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day. Read More
05/25/2023 | Gomez Nominated for Vacant FCC Seat, Two Commissioners Renominated

President Joe Biden announced three nominees for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on May 22, 2023. The President will nominate Anna M. Gomez for a vacant FCC seat. Two sitting Commissioners, Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr, will be nominated f Read More
05/25/2023 | ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has entered into an updated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The agreement will enhance cooperation between ARRL’s emergency communications program, the Am Read More
05/22/2023 | Dayton Hamvention Roundup Sunday, May 21, 2023

ARRL's update from 2023 Dayton Hamvention, which was held May 19 - 21 in Xenia, Ohio. Read More
05/22/2023 | Dayton Hamvention Roundup Saturday May 20, 2023

ARRL's update from 2023 Dayton Hamvention, which was held May 19 - 21 in Xenia, Ohio. Read More