ARRL

• The ARRL Solar Update

  Solar activity was very low to low. Only low-level C-class activity
  was observed from Regions 4384 and 4389. Slight growth was observed
  in Regions 4384 and 4391. New Region 4392 was numbered. The rest of
  the spot groups were either stable or in decay. No Earth-directed
  CMEs were observed. Solar activity is expected to be at low levels,
  with a slight chance for M-class (R1-R2/minor-moderate) flares,
  t...

• Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026

• 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 atIGA | House Bill 1152 - Homeowners association matters.  

  Credit for adding the new language goes to Hunter Reed, KD9YLQ; Campbell Reed,...

• 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...

• 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...