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ARISS Outlines Opportunities for Space Station Contacts in 2027
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an amateur radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. Crew members will participate in scheduled amateur radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to...
ARRL Dakota Division has a New Vice Director
Chris Stallkamp, KIØD, of Selby, South Dakota, has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Dakota Division. ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, appointed Stallkamp who has been South Dakota Section Manager since 2012. Stallkamp, an ARRL Life Member, has been a radio amateur since 2006 and holds an Extra Class license. He is a member of the Black Hills Amateur Radio Club and Lake Area Radio Klu...
ARRL Audio News April 3, 2026
ARRL Audio News April 3, 2026
ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity was at low levels with seven numbered active regions on the disk. The largest event of the period was a C3.7 flare on March 25 from Region 4400. Region 4403, which was numbered last period, is the suspected source of several flares observed beyond the limb prior to its rotation onto the disk. Due to its proximity to the northeast limb, foreshortening continues to prevent a definitive c...
FCC Warns Licensee on Out-of-Band Transmissions
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has responded to a complaint involving a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, amateur for operating outside the privileges of his Technician Class license and causing interference to local emergency service communications by transmitting on a public service frequency, 470.4375 MHz. According to a letter released by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau, agents investiga...
ARRL Audio News March 27, 2026
ARRL Audio News March 27, 2026
ARRL Hosts Successful HamSCI 2026 Workshop
Work for ARRL
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help advance the Amateur Radio Service. We are currently hiring for several impactful positions: RFI Lab Engineer
Support ARRL’s mission to protect and enhance spectrum access by managing and resolving Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) cases. This role includes database management, coordination ...
ARRL Audio News March 20, 2026
ARRL Audio News March 20, 2026
Dayton Hamvention 2026 Award Winners Announced
Dayton Hamvention® has announced its 2026 Awards. Technical Achievement Award: Robert Famiglio, K3RF
Robert B. “Bob” Famiglio, K3RF, has spent almost 60 years in amateur radio, blending technical expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership in emergency communications. Licensed at age 13, Famiglio later earned a BSE in electrical engineering and a doctorate in law. For more than 40 years he has ser...
Section Manager Nomination Results
The nomination period for the 2026 spring season Section Manager election cycle concluded on Friday, March 6. There will be no balloted elections because only one nominee per section was received at ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters. Wisconsin will have a new Section Manager starting on July 1, 2026. Myron Oestreich, KB9STB, was declared elected as the sole nominee...
Indiana Hams Living Under HOAs Gain Antenna Protections
The Indiana General Assembly has passed and Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill that adds protection for amateur radio operators who live in homeowner association (HOA) regulated housing developments. Official language of the House Bill 1152 can be found at IGA | House Bill 1152 - Homeowners association matters. Credit for adding the new language goes to Hunter Reed, KD9YLQ; Campbell Reed,...
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ARRL Audio News March 13, 2026
ARRL Audio News March 13, 2026
ARRL Audio News March 6, 2026
ARRL Audio News March 6, 2026
Hams Help Forecasters with Real-Time Data on Northeast Blizzard
A historic blizzard paralyzed much of the Northeast in late February, and amateur radio operators were on the air to help forecasters keep track of the storm’s impact. Southeastern New England was one of the hardest-hit areas. ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator and Boston-area SKYWARN Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, provided this summary for ARRL News: A severe blizzard left...
ARRL Audio News February 27, 2026
ARRL Audio News February 27, 2026
Icom America Named Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club
ARRL Headquarters Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026
Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard that is moving into the state Sunday and continuing into Monday. There will be no W1AW bulletin or CW practice transmissions on Monday. Members can access many...
2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom Dream Station Winner Announced at Orlando HamCation®
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the winner of the 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom® Dream Station on Saturday, February 14, at 2026 Orlando HamCation. The announcement was made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, with Icom America Senior Sales Manager Ray Novak, N9JA. The ARRL Sweepstakes ran from January 3 to December 31, 2025, as the centerpiece of a year-long membershi...
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