ARRL News

1. The ARRL Solar Update

   Solar activity continued at low levels with isolated C-class
   flaring. Regions 4381 and 4384 remained the primary drivers of
   activity. The largest event of the period was a C2.9 flare from
   Region 4381 on March 3. Region 4384 continues to rotate further onto
   the disk, but foreshortening still hinders a definitive
   characterization of its magnetic complexity. Region 4378 showed some
   new flux emergence bu...

2. The ARRL Solar Update

   Spaceweather.com for February 27 reports about a minor CME hurling
   towards Earth.
   
   Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flares
   just beyond the SE limb near S21. The largest was a C5.3 flare on
   February 25. On the visible disk, an approximate 5-degree filament
   eruption was observed centered near S08W27 with an associated C2.6
   flare.
   
   The eruption was accompanied by a Type II radi...

3. Hams Help Forecasters with Real-Time Data on Northeast Blizzard

   A historic blizzard paralyzed much of the Northeast in late February, and amateur radio operators were on the air to help forecasters keep track of the storm’s impact. Southeastern New England was one of the hardest-hit areas. ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator and Boston-area SKYWARN Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, provided this summary for ARRL News:

   A severe blizzard left...

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5. ARRL Headquarters Closed on Monday, February 23, 2026

   Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard that is moving into the state Sunday and continuing into Monday.

   There will be no W1AW bulletin or CW practice transmissions on Monday.

   Members can access many...