DXCC® application processing is back to typical processing times. In October, we reported that the ARRL DXCC® System had been returned to service following work that was completed to ensure the security and integrity of…
Ham Radio Operators Serving During California Firestorms
As the firestorms across Southern California continue to threaten millions of residents, trained amateur radio operators are serving critical volunteer roles to help officials spot fires before they get out of control. Dry conditions and…
ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming to a Town Near…
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology is going mobile in 2025. In addition to the cohorts hosted at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, there will be several sessions around the United States this year.…
FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) assessed a record $34,000 forfeiture against an amateur radio licensee for “willfully and repeatedly operating a radio station without authorization and interfering with the radio communications of the United States…
The K7RA Solar Update
Solar activity was a bit weak during recent days. Average dailysunspot number was 159.1. During the previous week the average was194.7.Predicted solar flux for the near term is 165 on January 10-11, 160on January 12,…
Amateur Radio Newsline Report 2463 for Friday, January…
- UNPRECEDENTED FINE FOR HAM IN EMERGENCY-INTERFERENCE CASE - STORM DAMAGE KEEPS AUSTRALIAN REPEATERS OFF AIR - SWISS PUBLIC BROADCASTER SHUTS ANALOGUE FM REPEATERS - AMATEUR RADIO LESSONS FOR CIVIL SERVICE OFFICERS IN INDIA -…
Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry…
By HWN Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Terrence "Terry" Redding, Sr., Ph.D., W6LMJ, SK. Just before Christmas, I heard from one of…
Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry…
By HWN Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Terrence "Terry" Redding, Sr., Ph.D., W6LMJ, SK. Just before Christmas, I heard from one of…
FCC Closed January 9, 2025 for President Carter…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025, in observance of the national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter. Exam session applications for new and upgraded licenses, as…