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03/24/2023 | 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,... Read More
03/22/2023 | CT Governor Proclaims April 16 – 22 Amateur Radio Recognition Week

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has released an official statement, designating April 16 – 22, 2023, as Amateur Radio Recognition Week. Read More
03/22/2023 | Amateur Radio Included in FEMA Guide for National Emergency Preparedness

FEMA guidance, which provides a framework for communications resources within incident management, officially includes support from amateur radio operators. Read More
03/17/2023 | Tornado Season and Amateur Radio

Tornado season is fast approaching, and amateur radio operators will again play a key role in helping the National Weather Service (NWS) issue accurate and timely warnings. Read More
03/17/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update

Six new sunspot groups emerged over the past week, two on March 9, another on March 10, one more on March 12, and another two on March 14. Read More
03/16/2023 | Dayton Amateur Radio Leader Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, Silent Key

Ron Cramer, KD8ENJ, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Read More
03/13/2023 | ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Tuesday, March 14

ARRL HQ Closed on Mar. 14 Read More
03/10/2023 | 2023 Ulrich L. Rohde Award Call for Papers

The Software Defined Radio Academy (SDRA) has issued a call for papers for the 2023 Ulrich L. Rohde Award. Read More
03/10/2023 | ARRL International DX Contest a Success

Last weekend (March 4 - 5, 2023) was the phone segment of the ARRL International DX Contest. Read More
03/10/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update

So far this month, two new sunspot groups appeared on March 1,
another one on March 2, three more on March 3, one more on March 5,
two more on March 6, and another on March 7, then two more on March
9.

Average daily sunspot numbers rose from 126.3 to 1... Read More
03/07/2023 | Schools Set to Talk with Astronauts via Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced that several schools are planning to communicate with orbiting astronauts in the coming weeks. Read More
03/03/2023 | 2023 Hamvention Awards Announced

The 2023 Hamvention Awards committee, chaired by Michael Kalter, W8CI, has announced the 2023 Hamvention award winners. Read More
03/03/2023 | The K7RA Solar Update

This was a busy week for geomagnetic storms. Read More
02/27/2023 | ARRL Headquarters will be Closed on Tuesday, February 28

ARRL HQ Closed on Feb. 28 Read More
02/24/2023 | W8LT - A History of Amateur Radio at Ohio State University

W8LT is the call sign for the Amateur Radio and RF Club at The Ohio State University (OSU). Read More
02/24/2023 | Amateur Radio on the International Space Station Seeking Contact Proposals

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations, either individually or working together, to host an amateur radio contact with a crew member on board the Inter Read More