Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. The
strongest event was an M1.4 flare observed on February 11 in...Read more
Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. The
strongest event was an M1.4 flare observed on February 11 in...Read more
Radio Clubs Encouraged to Plan Now for April Ham Radio Open House
Fri, 13 Feb 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April....Read more
ARRL Mourns the Loss of Sharon Taratula, Awards Manager
Thu, 12 Feb 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is saddened to share the news that Sharon Taratula, who served the League...Read more
Solar activity was at high levels for most of the week, dominated by
Region 4366. The most notable event was...Read more
NCVEC Question Pool Committee Removes Three Questions from Use
Fri, 06 Feb 2026...Read more
HAM radio operators bridge UP200 communications
Sat, 14 Feb 2026While mushers tackle rural trails, volunteers work to maintain timing and safety across the U.P....Read more
INDIANA— The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) has officially expanded its specialty license plate lineup, introducing a new design...Read more
What Is Ham Radio: A Newcomer’s Guide
Wed, 04 Oct 2023Two years ago, in my home state of Kentucky, we had a devastating tornado that traveled nearly 200 miles, leveled...Read more
It’s a good time to be technical. Maker communities are thriving around the world, tools and materials to create and...Read more
Get Serious With Amateur Radio; Design & Build A Single-Sideband Transceiver From Scratch Part 1
Sun, 01 Feb 2015Amateur radio is the only hobby that offers its licensed operators the chance to legally design, build, and operate high...Read more
Newsline - Friday February 13, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- KENYA JOINS ARISS AS ITS SOLE AFRICAN NATION
- IRAN RECEIVES BBC SHORTWAVE RADIO PROGRAMMING
- VICTORY IN SCOTLAN...
Newsline - Friday February 6, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- DELAY FOR BOUVET ISLAND 3YØK DXPEDITION
- 4 HAMS AMONG THOSE CHOSEN TO TRACK ARTEMIS 2 FLIGHT
- AN OPEN-SOURCE E...
Newsline - Friday January 30, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- SILENT KEY: ELWOOD DOWNEY, WBØOEW, CREATOR OF HAMCLOCK
- HAM RADIO BUSINESS OWNER KILLED IN PLANE CRASH IN AUSTRA...
Newsline - Friday January 23, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- LEVEL S4 SOLAR RADIATION STORM DISRUPTS HF COMMUNICATION
- US LAWMAKERS AGREE TO RESTORE VOA FUNDING
- ARTEMIS 2 R...
Newsline - Friday January 16, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- FINANCIAL TRADERS RENEW PLEA FOR USE OF HF BANDS
- RADIO NOISE CANCELS, DIVERTS FLIGHTS IN GREECE
- SILENT KEY: A...
Newsline - Friday January 9, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- FCC BANS IMPORT, SALE OF FOREIGN-MADE DRONES
- SWEEPING REGULATION CHANGES FOR UK DRONES
- MONTENEGRO LAUNCHES F...
Newsline - Friday January 2, 2026
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This Week On Newsline:
- TEXAS FIRM LAUNCHES LARGEST COMMERCIAL SATELLITE
- FIRST DESECHEO ISLAND ACTIVATION SINCE 2009
- IT'S GROWING SEA...
Newsline - Friday December 26, 2025
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This Week On Newsline:
- SUCCESS WITH STUDENT DMR PROJECT IN INDIA
- UNIVERSAL POSTAL CONGRESS ENDS USE OF IRCS in 2026
- BOUVET DXPEDITIO...