Former ARRL COO Harold R. Kramer, WJ1B, Silent Key
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Former ARRL Chief Operating Officer (COO) Harold Robert Kramer, WJ1B, of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at age 78. Kramer served as COO and QST Publisher from 2005 to 2016, following a career in broadcasting. He was an ARRL Life Member and donor, supporting the Dia... .. read more..
Candidates Named for ARRL Director and Vice Director Elections
Monday, August 31, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has announced that the candidates for the 2026 ARRL Division elections are now official. ARRL members will choose between two candidates for Director in the Delta, Great Lakes, and Midwest Divisions, and two candidates for Vice Director in the Midw... .. read more..
The ARRL Solar Update
Friday, August 28, 2026
Solar activity reached moderate levels this week. Region 4513 was responsible for an M2.2/1B flare that reached its peak on August 26. This event was accompanied by a 10.7-centimeter radio burst that reached 140 solar flux units (SFU) and a type II radio sweep with an estimated shock speed of 930... .. read more..
The ARRL EME Contest
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Radio, Learning, and Community at the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest
Friday, August 28, 2026
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Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers
Friday, August 21, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An entrepreneur and amateur radio operator who spent his career solving complex energy and engineering challenges, Galm is now investing in the next gene... .. read more..
Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloon. Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, a public observatory and informal STEM education center in Vestal, New York, said the balloon was expected t... .. read more..
Colombian Amateurs Help in Earthquake Response; Clear Frequencies Requested
Friday, August 14, 2026
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® reports that amateur radio operators in Colombia are providing significant communications support following the major earthquake and aftershocks that struck the country on August 10, 2026. The death toll has reportedly exceeded 200 people, with man... .. read more..
ARRL Year of the Club Contests Celebrate Outstanding Club Websites and Newsletters
Friday, August 14, 2026
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ARISS Receives Challenger-7 Recognition
Friday, August 14, 2026
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 Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L. “This ... .. read more..