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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
06/22/2026 | 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 5 Read 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 Division Read 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 US Read 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 examinations Read 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 4465 Read 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 Database Read More
05/29/2026 | Registration is Open for the 2026 ARRL National Convention in Huntsville

ARRL and the Huntsville Hamfest will host the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest, August 21 - 23, in Huntsville, Alabama Read More
05/29/2026 | The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity has remained at low levels this past week. Read More
05/28/2026 | RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, Silent Key

Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has received the sad news that RAC Vice-President Brent Taylor, VY2HF, became a Silent Key on May 21, 2026, at the age of 66. Read More
05/24/2026 | Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

Senator Ted Cruz, in a new video, publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications during disasters and emergencies. Read More
05/22/2026 | ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity continued at low levels during the past 24 hours with four active regions on the visible disk. Read More
05/22/2026 | Interview with the ARRL CEO: Remote Operating

ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA, and Dick Strassburger, N9EEE, Editor of Solid Copy, the monthly newsletter of CWops, were guests on episode 94 of The DX Mentor (May 15, 2026) for a discussion about remote operating Read More