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- September 14, 2026

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09/14/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar flare activity was at low levels in the past week with isolated C-class flare activityRead More
09/11/2026 | Special HAARP Transmission for 9/11
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sep. 11, 2001 attacks on the US, the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks will be making a special transmission on 9.11 MHz at 0030-0035 UTC, Sep. 12, 2026.Read More
09/11/2026 | Video: Educator Shows How Amateur Radio Is Inspiring Students
Educator Everton Henriques, KD2ZZT, shared his experience using amateur radio to inspire students and bring engineering and technology to life in the classroom during his keynote at the 2026 ARRL New England Division ConventionRead More
09/11/2026 | Answering the Call: A 9/11 Remembrance from ARRL
n New York City, radio amateurs (also known as hams) took to the airwaves within minutes of the attacks on the World Trade Center, and emergency nets were active -- and busy -- for nearly two weeks afterward, with nearly 500 hams in total responding to caRead More
09/02/2026 | Former ARRL COO Harold R. Kramer, WJ1B, Silent Key
Former ARRL Chief Operating Officer Harold Kramer, WJ1B, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026.Read More
08/31/2026 | Candidates Named for ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections
ARRL has announced that the candidates for the 2026 ARRL Division elections are now officialRead More
08/28/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity reached moderate levels this weekRead More
08/28/2026 | The ARRL EME Contest
This year’s second ARRL EME (Earth-Moon-Earth) Contest weekend is September 5 - 6, 2026, 0000 UTC on Saturday through 2359 UTC SundayRead More
08/28/2026 | Radio, Learning, and Community at the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest
It’s been only a few days since the convention ended, and that sentiment is still resonating among those of us who attended the 2026 ARRL National Convention hosted by the Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 – 23.Read More
08/21/2026 | Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS.Read More
08/18/2026 | Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight
Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloonRead More
08/17/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update
Solar activity ranged from very low to low levels throughout the period.Read More
08/14/2026 | Colombian Amateurs Help in Earthquake Response; Clear Frequencies Requested
Amateur radio operators in Colombia are providing significant communications support following the major earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country on August 10, 2026Read More
08/14/2026 | ARRL Year of the Club Contests Celebrate Outstanding Club Websites and Newsletters
As part of ARRL’s 2026 Year of the Club spotlight, Affiliated Clubs were invited to show how they use two important communications tools — their websites and newsletters — to engage members, strengthen their organizations, and promote amateur radioRead More
08/14/2026 | ARISS Receives Challenger-7 Recognition
ARISS, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, has been honored with the prestigious Challenger-7 Recognition, a national honor celebrating organizations whose work reflects the spirit, vision, and values of the seven crew members of the Space SRead More
08/14/2026 | 10-Year-Old Receives Ham License and More
A brand-new young ham in Arizona got more than he was expecting after passing his amateur radio Technician class license exam earlier this monthRead More