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02/27/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
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Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flares just beyond the SE limb near S21. Read More
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02/27/2026 | 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. Read More
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02/26/2026 | Icom America Named Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is pleased to announce that Icom America is the Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club, supporting the initiatives that spotlight and strengthen ARRL Affiliated Clubs throughout 2026 Read More
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02/22/2026 | 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. Read More
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02/20/2026 | Job Posting: FCC Recruiting 7 Field Agents – Electronics Engineers
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United States Read More
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02/20/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
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Solar activity returned to low levels this past week. Read More
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02/20/2026 | New Book Release: Digital Networking for Ham Radio
ARRL’s new book, Digital Networking for Ham Radio, a practical, hands-on guide to designing and implementing high-speed data networks for amateur radio stations, is now shipping Read More
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02/20/2026 | FCC Requires That FRN Contact Information Be Updated Within Ten Days of a Change
ARRL reports that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted changes to its rules to require that every holder of an FCC Registration Number (FRN) update their contact information in the CORES system (e Read More
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02/20/2026 | 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom Dream Station Winner Announced at Orlando HamCation®
ARRL announced the winner of the 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom® Dream Station on Saturday, February 14, at 2026 Orlando HamCation Read More
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02/13/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
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Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. Read More
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02/13/2026 | Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House
ARRL is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April Read More
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02/12/2026 | ARRL Mourns the Loss of Sharon Taratula, Awards Manager
ARRL is saddened to share the news that Sharon Taratula, who served the League with dedication and distinction for 32 years, passed away on February 4, 2026 Read More
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02/06/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
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Solar activity was at high levels for most of the week, dominated by Region 4366. Read More
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02/06/2026 | NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Three Questions from Use
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has removed two questions from the General Class question pool and one question from the Extra Class pool from use Read More
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02/05/2026 | ARRL Joins America250 as a Supporting Partner for the Nation’s 250th Anniversary
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio announced today that it is a Supporting Partner of America250, joining the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country in 2026. Read More
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01/31/2026 | Former FCC official John B. Johnston, W3BE, Silent Key
Former FCC official John B. Johnston, W3BE, of Derwood, Maryland, passed away on January 7, 2026 Read More
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