ARRL News

1. Anna Gomez Confirmed to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

   The US Senate confirmed Anna Gomez as the fifth commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission on September 7, 2023.Gomez thanked President Biden for the nomination and the Senate for her confirmation.

   "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve," she said in a statement on her LinkedIn page.

   Gomez is an attorney with decades of experience in domestic and international communications law...

2. Celebrating 50 Years of the ARRL Foundation

   Thursday, September 21, 2023, marked 50 years since the ARRL Foundation was formed. As a partner with ARRL, the ARRL Foundation stewards philanthropic support for amateur radio through scholarships, club grants, and other programs to ensure a strong and vibrant future for the avocation.

   The total assets of the nonprofit entity measured nearly $8M at its most recent annual audit, but it grew from...

3. The K7RA Solar Update

   ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 0249UTC on 22 SEPTEMBER 2023 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE:
   
   "Solar wind streams from a pair of coronal holes are expected to
   mildly increase geomagnetic activity at times during the interval
   late 22-Sep to 24-Sep.
   
   "INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED FROM 22-24 SEPTEMBER 2023."
   
   Nine new sunspot groups appeared this week, but th...

4. Amateur Radio Serves in Large Utah Bike Race

    On September 9, 2023, the Bridgerland Amateur Radio Club (BARC) in northern Utah provided amateur radio communications support during LoToJa, the longest 1-day USA Cycling (USAC)-sanctioned bicycle race in America. The LoToJa course consists of 200 miles of rough, mountainous terrain. BARC was prepared for the challenge and had been training and working on their communications plans for more t...

5. 2023 SET Exercise to Test Skills and Emergency Preparedness

    The ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is scheduled for October 7 - 8, 2023.

   The SET is ARRL's annual national emergency exercise designed to assess the skills and preparedness of Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) volunteers, as well as those affiliated with other organizations involved in emergency and disaster responses. The SET is open to all radio amateurs and partner organizations,...