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ARRL Announces Leadership Changes in the Hudson Division
ARRL Director Ria Jairam, N2RJ, who has represented the Hudson Division since 2019, has stepped down, effective March 31, 2023, at 5 PM Eastern.
Vice Director Nomar Vizcarrondo, NP4H, of Englewood, New Jersey, will accede to the Director’s chair. Vizcarrondo, who earned his amateur radio license in 1978 at the age of 11, will serve as Director for the remainder of a 3-year term ending December 3...
The K7RA Solar Update
Sunspot numbers were lower again this week, with the average
declining from 143.6 two weeks ago to 118.7 last week and now 68
this week. Average daily solar flux sank 8 points from 153.6 last
week to 145.6.
Six new sunspot groups emerged over the week, one on March 17,
another March 18, three more on March 19, one more on March 21 and
another on March 22.
Predicted solar flux is 150, 145 and 145 on Ma...
Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released a final version (March 2023) of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Functional Guidance. The guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur radio operators. The expanded Communications Unit ...
Phone Service Restored at ARRL Headquarters - March 22, 2023
Update: Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 12:41 PM Eastern Time:
Telephone service was quickly restored at ARRL Headquarters. Incoming and outgoing phone calls are working. Thank you for your understanding.
Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time:
ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing phone calls have been disrupted. We are currently working with o...
Temporary Telephone Outage at ARRL Headquarters - March 22, 2023
Wedneday, March 22, 2023 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Time:
ARRL Headquarters is currently experiencing a telephone outage. Incoming and outgoing phone calls have been disrupted. We are currently working with our provider to correct the issue.
Members and prospective members are encouraged to visit the ARRL website to access most services | www.arrl.org. Many program representatives can be reached via emai...