ARRL

The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
  1. The ARRL Foundation is 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. To grow amateur radio's future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged.

    The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a cycli...

  2. Original Story 10/1/2025
    Updated 10/2/2025 (CORES is not available for new registrants)
    Updated 10/3/2025 (Temporary testing procedures for examinees without FRNs)

    A bulletin sent to members of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® included information about the impact of the US Government shutdown on licensing for the Amateur Radio Service.

    The government shutdown began at 12:01 Eastern...

  3. Solar activity, which has been at low levels, has returned to
    moderate levels. Region AR4232 produced the largest event of the
    period, an impulsive M3.6 flare (R1-minor) on October 1, 2025.

    An associated Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) was observed in subsequent
    SOHO LASCO/C2 coronagraph imagery that began on September 29.
    Analysis and modelling of the ejecta is ongoing.

    Newly numbered Region AR4237 rema...