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- July 07, 2026

"The ARRL Solar Report" and "Navigating an HOA and returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day!"

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07/06/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
A series of M-class flares — all from Region 4479 — pushed solar activity to high levels this week.Read More
07/06/2026 | Navigating an HOA and Returning to Amateur Radio and Field Day!
Fred Johnson, K6FRD, is an amateur radio operator in Riverside, California. Like many hams, he lives in an HOA-controlled neighborhood. For Johnson, finding practical, low-visibility, antenna solutions has become part of the fun over the yearsRead More
07/06/2026 | New ARRL Atlantic Division Vice Director
ARRL has announced the appointment of Ray Sokola, K9RS, of Wilmington, Delaware, as Vice Director for the ARRL Atlantic DivisionRead More
07/01/2026 | Call for Nominations for ARRL Director and Vice Director
Full ARRL members in the ATLANTIC, DAKOTA, DELTA, GREAT LAKES, and MIDWEST Divisions. You have the opportunity to choose a Director and Vice Director to represent you for 3-year terms beginning January 1, 2027Read More
06/28/2026 | Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026
This story was originally published on March 13, 2026. 2026 ARRL Field Day is June 27 - 28 |www.arrl.org/Field-Day

It’s not too early to gear up and get ready for ARRL Field Day! Field Day 2026 takes place June 27 – 28 and will bring together more t...Read More
06/27/2026 | Following Earthquake in Venezuela, Radio Amateurs Asked to Keep Frequencies Clear
Following the fatal earthquake in Venezuela on Wednesday, local radio amateurs have asked that that all amateur radio colleagues in the Americas and the rest of the world keep clear 40 m: 7135 kHz.Read More
06/26/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has remained at low levels with frequent C-level activityRead More
06/22/2026 | Section Manager Elections; New Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager
ARRL has reported that the nomination period for the 2026 summer season election cycle concluded on Friday, June 5Read More
06/22/2026 | New ARRL Central Division Vice Director
ARRL has announced the appointment of Robert Ronk, W9AP, of Winneconne, Wisconsin, as Vice Director for the ARRL Central DivisionRead More
06/22/2026 | Young Ham Radio Operator Supports the America250 Celebration
While many teenagers spend their evenings playing video games or scrolling social media, 14-year-old amateur radio (also known as “ham radio”) operator Micah Sandoval, KB4MPS, was busy this past week making radio contacts across the USRead More
06/22/2026 | New Technician Question Pool Takes Effect July 1
On July 1, 2026, a new Element 2 Technician class question pool will take effect for license examinationsRead More
06/19/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has been low with only C-class solar flare activity.Read More
06/12/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity has been at low levels this past week with most of the C-level activity originating from Region 4465Read More
06/05/2026 | Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio.Read More
06/05/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity went from low to high this week. Activity was dominated by Region 4455, which produced frequent C-class flares alongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf on June 1; as well as an M7.7/1b and an X1.0/1n on June 3. There are ...Read More
06/05/2026 | Find the Right Rig: New Comparison Tool for ARRL Members
ARRL is pleased to introduce a new member benefit: the QST Product Review Comparison DatabaseRead More