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The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has decreased to very low levels. Region 4266
exhibited signs of slight development as it gained asymmetric
penumbra surrounding its trailing spots. Meanwhile, Region 4267
underwent decay, losing several leading spots. Additional activity
included a coronal mass ejection (CME) off the NE limb on October
29.
An associated Type II radio sweep was reported with the CME; however
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2026 ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program is Now Accepting Applications
The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program has opened the application window for 2026 scholarships. Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2025, at 12 PM EST. Students are encouraged to apply for more than 170 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000. All applicants must be active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators.
The scholarships were established by generous donors and are manag...
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New Book Release: Small Antennas for Small Spaces 3rd Edition
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The October 2025 West Coast Qualifying Run has been rescheduled
The October 2025 West Coast Qualifying Run originally scheduled for Saturday,
October 25 at 2 PM PDT (October 25 at 2100z) had to be rescheduled.
The new date and time are Wednesday, October 29 at 9 PM PDT (October 30 at 0400z).
West Coast Station K6XX will transmit the official ARRL Qualifying Run on
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Hurricane Melissa Update
Updated Friday, October 31, 2025 @ 8 AM EDT
Hurricane Melissa passed to the northwest of Bermuda on Thursday night and is forecasted to pass south of the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland as a post-tropical cyclone on Friday night. Water levels should continue to subside this morning for Bermuda. Swells generated by Melissa will continue to affect portions of Hispaniola, Cuba, the Bahamas, the Tu...