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,…

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…