Ham News
- 11 February 2025, 7:21 am
VK9/W5EIT, Cocos Keeling
- 11 February 2025, 6:15 am
Call for 2025 Amateur Radio Software Award nominations
ARRL News
- 7 February 2025, 7:00 pm
Hurricane Watch Net Turning 60, Seeking Net Control Operators
The Hurricane Watch Net (HWN), founded on Labor Day weekend 1965, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. The net, known for relaying surface observations into the National Hurricane Center, is also seeking volunteers to serve as net control operators. Net Manager Bobby Graves, KB5HAV, reports HWN is preparing for what could be, yet again, an above-average hurricane season and that the net... - 7 February 2025, 6:38 pm
Training the Next Generation of Net Controllers
Amateur radio operators are known for their desire and unique ability to provide public service through communications. Whether activated for a severe weather event or a local event such as a marathon or bike ride, the utility value and versatility of the Amateur Radio Service is enjoyed by communities around the country. One critical aspect of coordinating the communications is the role of net... - 7 February 2025, 6:34 pm
Propagation Update
Spaceweather.com reports that sunspot 3981 has produced more than 20M-class solar flares, including two that almost reached category X.The activity is likely to continue today. The sunspot retains adelta-class magnetic field that harbors energy for frequentexplosions.The current solar forecast calls for there to be no G1 (Minor) orgreater geomagnetic storms. A potential glancing blow is possib...