ARRL News

1. The ARRL Solar Update

   Geomagnetic field activity is likely to reach G1 (Minor) geomagnetic
   storm levels on January 13 and 14, and then from January 17 to 20.
   
   Unsettled levels are likely on January 12, and then from January 21
   and 22.  All enhancements in geomagnetic activity are due to the
   anticipated influence of multiple, recurrent, coronal holes. The
   remainder of the outlook period is expected to be mostly quiet.
   
   A tra...

2. Richard Dean Straw, N6BV, ARRL “Antenna Expert,” Silent Key

   by Mark Derks, KC1RVQ, ARRL Headquarters Staff

   Richard Dean Straw (“Dean”), N6BV, died on July 9, 2025. Amateur radio was one of his passions.

   Dean retired from the staff of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in 2008 following 15 years of service as the Senior Assistant Technical Editor.

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   In 2006, the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) was held in Florianópolis, Brazil, a co...

3. ARRL Awards Colvin Grant to Bouvet DXpedition

   ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has awarded a $5,000 Colvin Award grant to the Delta-Xray Group, organizers of the upcoming 3YØK DXpedition to Bouvet Island, scheduled for February and March, 2026. Bouvet is a remote island in the Southern Ocean, populated only by seals and penguins, and known for treacherous weather and surf conditions. It is a territory of Norway and nearly a...

4. 2026 is ARRL’s Year of the Club -- A Celebration of Amateur Radio Clubs

5. New ARRL Section Managers Take Office in January

   ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® annouces four new Section Managers taking on the top volunteer leadership role in the ARRL Field Organization on January 1, 2026. 

   Bret Stemen, KD8SCL, has been appointed as the Ohio Section Manager to finish the term that will end September 30, 2026. Stemen, of Pataskala, has recently served as the Section Emergency Coordinator. He is taking the...