The K7RA Solar Update
Friday, December 20, 2024
Excellent HF conditions greeted hams in the ARRL 10-Meter contest last weekend. Recent indicators show a sudden shift to two digit daily sunspot numbers from three, and although there is nothing significant about 100, it makes one notice. All daily sunspot numbers this week were 97 or less. Perha... .. read more..
ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Cohorts
Friday, December 13, 2024
The ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) continues to grow. Fresh off a highly successful YouTube telethon that raised more than $41,000 for the program, some of next year’s dates have been announced. Applications are now open. The program is growing, and educators will have the op... .. read more..
ARRL 10-Meter Contest, December 14-15, Great Opportunity for Technicians.
Friday, December 13, 2024
We are at the peak of Solar Cycle 25, and the 10-meter amateur radio band has been providing impressive propagation lately. Recent reports of “wide open” band conditions make this weekend’s ARRL 10-Meter Contest a great opportunity to take advantage of the best conditions of a generation. “I’ve b... .. read more..
2025 Youth on the Air Camp Application Period Open
Friday, December 6, 2024
Applications are now being accepted for campers interested in attending the 2025 Youth on the Air Camp. Licensed amateur radio operators, ages 15 through 25, who want to attend are encouraged to apply online at YouthOnTheAir.org. The camp is scheduled to take place June 15 - 20, 2025, in Thornton... .. read more..
Get on the Air in December with ARRL 160- and 10-Meter Contests
Friday, December 6, 2024
December brings two ARRL-sponsored single-band contests. The ARRL 160-Meter Contest begins Friday, December 6 at 2200 UTC and concludes on Sunday, December 8 at 1559 UTC. Stations in the US (including Alaska, Hawaii, and US possessions) and Canada can contact any station; stations located oversea... .. read more..
$41,000+ Raised by Donors, YouTubers, for ARRL Teachers Institute
Friday, December 6, 2024
A YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology was a resounding success. More than $21,000 was contributed during the livestream, which unlocked another $20,000 that donors had set out as a challenge gift. ARRL Director of Development Kevin Beal, K8EAL, s... .. read more..
Register for 25th Annual SKYWARN Recognition Day, December 7
Friday, December 6, 2024
The 25th Annual SKYWARNTM Recognition Day (SRD) is Saturday, December 7. SRD recognizes the work of amateur and non-ham SKYWARN storm spotters in keeping their communities safe during severe weather. Trained spotters provide observations of “ground truth” to regional National Weather Service (NWS... .. read more..
Giving Tuesday: How You Can Impact ARRL and Amateur Radio
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio ® is grateful to its members, who allow us to do the work on their behalf of promoting and protecting amateur radio and inspiring future generations to make ham radio and wireless technology a part of their lives. No one does more for amateur radio.... .. read more..
This Saturday: YouTube Telethon to Support ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
One final reminder about the YouTube telethon to raise money for the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology that will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024, on the Ham Radio Crash Course YouTube channel. It will be hosted by YouTuber Josh Nass, KI6NAZ. Quite a few amateur radio content c... .. read more..
ARRL 2023 Annual Report Now Available
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ARRL® The National Association for Amateur Radio® has published its 2023 Annual Report , which includes a summary of the year’s program activities, along with the 2023 and 2022 financial statements and an independent auditor’s report. ARRL marked 2023 as the Year of the Volunteers, recognizing th... .. read more..