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Ross, KD8IDJ [ mailto:jross@arrl.org ] , Editor | February 26, 2026 ARRL Home Page http://www.arrl.org ARRL Audio News http://arrl.org/arrl-audio-news [https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/] In this Issue: =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Winter 2026 Section Manager Election Results=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Icom America Named Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year o= f the Club=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0FCC Recruiting 7 Field Agents =E2=80=93 Electronics En= gineers=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Amateur Radio in the News=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0ARRL Live Events and Podcasts=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Announcements=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0In Brief...=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0The ARRL Solar Report=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Just Ahead in Radiosport=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Save the Date=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0Getting it Right... Winter 2026 Section Manager Election Results Two ARRL Section Manager elections that were conducted this winter came to = conclusion on Tuesday, February 24, when ballots from North Carolina and Vi= rgina were counted at ARRL Headquarters. =C2=A0=20 In North Carolina, ARRL members re-elected Marvin Hoffman, WA4NC, to a new = term of office when he received 708 votes. David Nicholson, N2AWE, of Clemm= ons, received 274 votes. Hoffman, of Boone, has been the Section Manager of= North Carolina since April of 2000. His new term of office starts on April= 1, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2028. =C2=A0=20 In Virginia, Mike Aimone, WA8AHZ, has been elected by the ARRL members as h= e received 725 votes. Terry Buzzard, KA8TNF, of Virginia Beach, received 37= 7 votes. =C2=A0=20 Aimone, of Fairfax, has been the Virginia Section=E2=80=99s Affiliated Club= Coordinator since 2022 and is the current Board Chair for the Vienna Wirel= ess Association. His term of office begins April 1, and it runs through Jun= e 30, 2028. =C2=A0=20 Jack Smith, KE4LWT, the current Virginia Section Manager, will be concludin= g his term of office on March 31, 2026. Smith, of Ruckersville, has led the= Virginia Field Organization since April of 2022. =C2=A0=20 The following incumbent ARRL Section Managers did not face opposition and w= ere declared elected for their upcoming new terms of office beginning April= 1, 2026, that extend through June 30, 2028: John Fritze, K2QY (Eastern New= York), Houston Polson, N5YS (Louisiana), Bruce Kripton, AG6X (San Diego), = Christian Stallkamp, KI=C3=98D (South Dakota). =C2=A0=20 Nominations for Section Managers in Eastern Pennsylvania and Pacific Sectio= ns will be re-solicited in the April 2026, issue of QST since no nominating= petitions were received by the receipt deadline in early December of 2025. =C2=A0=20 Bob Wilson, W3BIG, who served as ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager = since 2023, decided not to run for a new term of office. In the ARRL Pacifi= c Section, Alan Maenchen, AD6E, has decided not to run for a new term of of= fice as Section Manager after serving since 2023. =C2=A0=20 Newly Appointed Section Managers =C2=A0=20 ARRL has appointed Heather Flewelling, AH7RF, of Honolulu, to be the ARRL P= acific Section Manager starting April 1, 2026. She has been the Assistant S= ection Manager since 2023. Wess Tester, K2AHU, was appointed in early Janua= ry to be the ARRL Section Manager of the Virgin Islands. Tester, of Christi= ansted, who has been an Assistant Section Manager since 2018, succeeds Fred= Kleber, K9VV, who is moving out of the section. Kleber served as the Secti= on Manager for thirteen and half years. =C2=A0=20 Darrell Davis, KT4WX, has been appointed as ARRL West Central Florida Secti= on Manager as of February 1, 2026, to fulfill the current term of office af= ter Jimmy Russ, AB4KA, needed to step aside as Section Manager, a position = that he held since July 2025. Davis, of Fort Meade, previously served as Se= ction Manager from 2015 through 2020. [https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver] Icom America Named Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club [https://www.icomamerica.com/lineup/amateur/] ARRL has announced [ https://www.arrl.org/news/icom-america-named-official-= sponsor-of-the-arrl-year-of-the-club?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmai= l&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] that Icom America [ https://www.icomamerica.com/lin= eup/amateur/ ] is the Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club, suppor= ting the initiatives that spotlight and strengthen ARRL Affiliated Clubs th= roughout 2026. =C2=A0=20 The ARRL Board of Directors designated 2026 as the ARRL Year of the Club [ = ps://clubs.arrl.org/year-of-the-club ] , recognizing the essential role tha= t local amateur radio clubs play in building community, mentoring new opera= tors, and delivering public service at the grassroots level. This nationwid= e focus celebrates clubs as engines of civic engagement and increases publi= c awareness of the Amateur Radio Service through local connections across t= he United States. =C2=A0=20 =E2=80=9CAmateur radio clubs are the backbone of the hobby,=E2=80=9D said R= ay Novak, N9JA, Senior Sales Manager at Icom America. =E2=80=9CIcom works c= losely with them to support education, growth, and engagement. Strong clubs= create strong communities, and Icom is proud to support them.=E2=80=9D =C2=A0=20 Supporting Clubs On the Air and Beyond [https://clubs.arrl.org/year-of-the-club] ARRL has emphasized the broader impact of the initiative. =E2=80=9CThe Year= of the Club places a spotlight on the vibrant community of radio clubs,=E2= =80=9D said ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA. =E2=80=9CBy investing in clubs, = Icom and ARRL are reinforcing the local foundation of amateur radio=E2=80= =94where mentorship begins, technical skills are shared, and public service= takes root,=E2=80=9D said Minster.=20 =C2=A0=20 Through its sponsorship, Icom is supporting content that highlights the wor= k of radio clubs in QST, ARRL newsletters and publications, and through res= ources and activities designed to help clubs thrive. =C2=A0=20 As part of ARRL=E2=80=99s broader 2026 activities, ARRL has launched the Am= erica250 Worked All States [ https://www.arrl.org/america250-was?utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] (WAS) operating event, = a year-long on-air activity encouraging amateur radio operators worldwide t= o make contact with all 50 US states in honor of America=E2=80=99s 250th an= niversary. Radio clubs are participating and supporting a special endorseme= nt for operators who contact ARRL Affiliated Clubs in all 50 states during = the year. In addition, clubs and hamfests are hosting W1AW/portable activations in al= l 50 states, creating another endorsement opportunity for participants. =C2=A0=20 ARRL also announced that the theme of 2026 ARRL Field Day [ http://www.arrl= =2Eorg/field-day?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARR= L ] , held June 27=E2=80=9328, will be =E2=80=9CAmateur Radio: A National R= esource.=E2=80=9D Since 1933, Field Day has been the largest on-the-air ope= rating event in North America, showcasing amateur radio=E2=80=99s readiness= to provide resilient communications in times of need while engaging the pu= blic through hands-on demonstrations and community outreach. This year=E2=80=99s Field Day will emphasize club participation and the use= of club call signs. =C2=A0=20 For more information about the ARRL Year of the Club, the America250 Worked= All States operating event, and 2026 ARRL Field Day, visit www.arrl.org [ = http://www.arrl.org/?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign= =3DARRL ] . [https://www.rooftowers.com/price-list/?L27] FCC Recruiting 7 Field Agents =E2=80=93 Electronics Engineers [http://www.usajobs.gov/job/857694500] The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applic= ants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the U= nited States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New Orleans= , LA; New York, NY, and Portland, OR. Incumbents will resolve Radio Frequency (RF) interference, educate users, a= nd enforce regulations. The GS levels for this position have been expanded to GS 7, opening the opp= ortunity for new college graduates. One year of work experience is not required for this position. Closing date is March 13, 2026. =C2=A0=20 =46rom the FCC posting: =C2=A0=20 Performs and directs fieldwork in matters of importance to communications i= nvolving safety of life and property. Serves as a point of contact for FCC = licensees including the US Government in matters of fixed and mobile radio = direction-finding and interference resolution. Participates in unique enfor= cement and engineering projects that have regional or national applications. =C2=A0=20 Operates and understands all technical equipment typically used in the Fiel= d including RF spectrum analyzers, field strength meters, RF Field survey m= eters, and radio receivers. Maintains contacts with and assists other Feder= al agencies, foreign counterparts, and local law enforcement organizations = concerning interaction and utilization of the radio spectrum for both autho= rized and unauthorized activities. =C2=A0=20 Initiates Official Notices of Violation, Warnings, Notices of Apparent Liab= ility for Forfeiture, and other orders to radio operators and licensees, to= bring unsatisfactory or violative conditions to their attention as a resul= t of monitoring, investigations and inspections. Independently initiates co= rrespondence or other communications with complainants and radio users conc= erning the enforcement functions of the office and region. =C2=A0=20 Participates in regional emergency planning meetings, serves as the local e= xpert in emergency communications restoration, participates in FEMA conduct= ed training exercises and is able to serve on ESF-2 task force and deployme= nts as necessary. Participates and assists in planning of Bureau enforcemen= t and compliance workshops for persons associated with the various industri= es and radio services the Commission regulates.=20 =C2=A0=20 The Salary is $57,736 to $158,322 per year per year depending on qualificat= ions and experience. See the official, complete announcement for GS-855-7/9/11/12/13 Electronics= Engineer (Field Agent) on USAjobs.gov at www.usajobs.gov/job/857694500 [ h= ttp://www.usajobs.gov/job/857694500 ] . [https://www.xorantennas.com/index_files/Page488.htm] Amateur Radio in the News =E2=80=9CThe Last Word: Communicating With the World Through Ham Radio [ ht= tps://www.erienewsnow.com/news/local/the-last-word-communicating-with-the-w= orld-through-ham-radio/article_787fadb1-4dc8-43d0-9736-9cbc33401f85.html ] = =E2=80=9D / Erie News Now (Pennsylvania) February 23, 2026 -- Jim Scott, WK= 3N, Hartstown, Crawford County, Pennsylvania. =C2=A0=20 =E2=80=9CHam Radio: why it matters and how to get licensed [ https://pocaho= ntastimes.com/ham-radio-why-it-matters-and-how-to-get-licensed/ ] =E2=80=9D= / Pocahontas Times (West Virginia) February 25, 2026 -- The 8 Rivers Amate= ur Radio Club. [https://surgestop.com/filter-products/index.html] ARRL Live Events and Podcasts On the Air LIVE [https://learn.arrl.org/events] On the Air LIVE=20 =C2=A0=20 Join ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, on the next On the Air= LIVE as we discuss how to build a rugged 2-meter VHF ground-plane antenna = =66rom simple, easy-to-find wire=E2=80=94no exotic parts, no machine shop r= equired. This isn=E2=80=99t a fragile attic experiment; we=E2=80=99ll design it stou= t enough for real outdoor duty and then take it a step further with an unco= nventional deployment method that gets the antenna up to 50+ feet=E2=80=94w= ithout a tower. The episode will be live on the ARRL's Learning Center, lea= rn.arrl.org, on March 24th at 8PM Eastern. Preregistration is required and = can be accomplished on the learning center. =C2=A0=20 =F0=9F=93=85 Date: March 24, 2026 =F0=9F=95=97 Time: 8 PM Eastern / 5 PM Pacific =F0=9F=91=89 Register Now [ https://learn.arrl.org/webinars/91044 ] | =E2= =8F=AA Previously Recorded Sessions [ https://learn.arrl.org/events ] ARRL Audio News [http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news] ARRL Audio News Listen to ARRL Audio News [ http://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source= =3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , available every Frida= y. ARRL Audio News is a summary of the week's top news stories in the world= of amateur radio and ARRL, along with interviews and other features. More = info [ https://www.arrl.org/arrl-audio-news?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium= =3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] | Listen on Blubrry [ https://blubrry.com/ar= rlaudionews/ ] | Also available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts. ARRL On the Air [http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast] On the Air Sponsored by Icom =C2=A0=20 Repeater Basics The On the Air podcast goes back to basics in the February 2026 episode, wh= en QST Technical Editor Conrad Trautmann, N2YCH, joins the podcast to discu= ss what repeaters are, how they work, and what you need in order to access = your local repeater. More info [ http://www.arrl.org/on-the-air-podcast?utm= _source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] | Listen on Blub= rry [ https://blubrry.com/arrlontheair/ ] | Also available on iTunes and Ap= ple Podcasts. [https://ccrane.com/arrl?utm_source=3Darrl&utm_medium=3Dnewsletter_banner&u= tm_campaign=3D2025_1&utm_content=3Dssb2] [https://www.arrl.org/HOA] Announcements [http://hamsci.org/hamsci2026] The 9th annual HamSci 2026 Workshop is March 14 - 15, 2026. Registration en= ds March 3. The workshop will be hosted by ARRL at Central Connecticut Stat= e University in New Britain, Connecticut, and brings together radio amateur= s and citizen scientists. Registrants will enjoy a private tour of nearby A= RRL Headquarters. Check out the full agenda and registration details at ham= sci.org/hamsci2026 [ http://hamsci.org/hamsci2026 ] . In Brief... 3Y=C3=98K DXpedition Update. The 3Y=C3=98K DXpedition team departed Cape To= wn, South Africa on February 21 aboard the Danish-registered vessel Argus, = beginning the 1,500 nautical mile journey to Bouvet Island. The group of 24= operators, which includes 22-year-old ARRL staffer Max Freedman, N4ML, exp= ects to arrive tomorrow, February 27, after slowing down due to bad weather= , according to the expedition website.=20 =C2=A0=20 The Argus completed maintenance work prior to her arrival in Cape Town, ens= uring full readiness for the voyage. Last week, the expedition helicopter w= as loaded, inspected, and secured on deck. Both the vessel and the aircraft= have successfully passed all required inspections.=20 =C2=A0=20 =E2=80=9CWe appreciate the strong commitment demonstrated by the pilots, me= chanic, expedition guides, and vessel crew as we move forward together as o= ne team to make this a successful expedition,=E2=80=9D said 3Y=C3=98K Pilot= James Gallo, KB2FMH. =C2=A0=20 Gallo added that the captain and crew are performing excellently, and the t= eam is enjoying good meals prepared by the ship=E2=80=99s chef. A band plan= has been posted on the expedition website, www.3y0k.com [ https://3y0k.com= /#!/up ] . A TV interview featuring amateur radio included Brian Bowman, KQ4WDG, Presi= dent of the Daleville Amateur Radio Club [ https://darcradio.org/ ] , an AR= RL Affiliated Club in Daleville, Alabama. He was interviewed February 16 on WTVY News 4 Dothan, Alabama. Bowman talke= d for just over 11 minutes about amateur radio, his club, and nearby clubs = in Dothan and Enterprise. You can watch the complete interview here: Daleville Amateur Radio Club New= s Segment [ https://youtu.be/Xk1eWbV4zrw?si=3D2ePVw2UpRwU8msgl ] . Thanks t= o WTVY News Director Ken Curtis for permission to air the interview. Open Positions at ARRL Come join the headquarters staff of ARRL The National Association for Amate= ur Radio=C2=AE! We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the follo= wing positions: =C2=A0=20 Operations Administrative Assistant Membership Manager RFI Lab Engineer Public Relations and Outreach Manager=20 IT Support Specialist =C2=A0=20 Full details may be found on the ARRL HR web page at www.arrl.org/careers [= http://www.arrl.org/careers?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_ca= mpaign=3DARRL ] . =C2=A0=20 ARRL is an equal opportunity employer. [https://www.flexradio.com/insider/articles/ft8-tipping-point-for-ham-radio= /] [https://morsenexus.com/] [https://www.w2phradio.com/] [http://www.schulmanauction.com/] [https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver] [https://www.rigolna.com/products/digital-multimeters/dm800/?utm_source=3DQ= ST&utm_medium=3DeNews&utm_campaign=3DDM858] The ARRL Solar Report [https://www.arrl.org/technical-information-service?utm_source=3DInformz&ut= m_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3DTltC3] ARRL Solar Report February 26, 2026 =C2=A0 Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flares just b= eyond 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 c= entered near S08W27 with an associated C2.6 flare. The eruption was accompa= nied by a Type II radio sweep (595 km/s) and possibly two related coronal m= ass ejections (CMEs), first observed in ST A COR2 imagery beginning on Febr= uary 25. Two CMEs were observed off the NE and E limbs in the imagery. However, SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery only showed the northerly CME. Analysis of the CMEs is in progress. =C2=A0 Solar activity is likely to remain at low levels on February 25 - 27 with a= slight chance for isolated M-class activity (R1-R2/minor-moderate), as the= bright regions currently seen at the east limb rotate onto the visible dis= k. =C2=A0 Solar wind parameters continued to show coronal hole high speed stream (CH = HSS) influence. Solar wind speed ranged from 530-650 km/s. Conditions are l= ikely to remain disturbed by the negative polarity CH HSS on February 25 - = 26, returning to nominal levels on 27 Feb, as HSS activity wanes. =C2=A0 10.7-centimeter flux: February 26, 120; February 27 =E2=80=93 March 1, 122;= March 2 - 4, 125. =C2=A0 Predicted sunspot numbers: February 26, 120; February 27, 116; February 28,= 125; March 1, 120; March 2, 116; March 23, 125; March 4, 112 =C2=A0=20 For more information concerning radio propagation, visit [ https://www.arrl= =2Eorg/technical-information-service?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmai= l&utm_campaign=3DARRL&_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3DTltC3&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medi= um=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] the ARRL Technical Information Service, re= ad A Quick Guide to HF Propagation Using Solar Indices [ https://www.qsl.ne= t/4x4xm/Propagation/HF-Propagation-Solar-Indices.htm ] , and check out [ ht= tps://k9la.us/ ] the Propagation Page of Carl Luetzelschwab, K9LA. =C2=A0=20 For customizable propagation charts, visit the VOACAP Online for Ham Radio = website [ https://www.voacap.com/ ] . [https://home.arrl.org/action/Store/Product-Details/productId/2080295689] Just Ahead in Radiosport =E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 28 -- UBA DX Contest (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 28 -- North American QSO Party, RTTY [ https:= //ncjweb.com/naqp/ ] (digital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 28 -- NA Collegiate Championship, RTTY (digit= al)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 28 -- South Carolina QSO Party (CW, phone, di= gital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 1 -- NSARA Contest (CW, phone, digital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 1 - 2 -- North Carolina QSO Party (CW, phone, di= gital)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 3 -- ARS Spartan Sprint (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 3 -- AGCW YL-CW Party (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 4 -- UKEICC 80m Contest (phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 5 - 6 -- Walk for the Bacon QRP Contest (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 5 -- NRAU 10m Activity Contest (CW, phone, digit= al)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 5 -- SKCC Sprint Europe (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 7 - 8 -- ARRL International DX Contest, SSB [ ht= tps://www.arrl.org/arrl-dx?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_camp= aign=3DARRL ] (phone)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 7 - 15 -- Novice Rig Roundup (CW)=20 =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 7 -- Wake-Up! 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Upcoming Section, State, and Division Conventions =E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 27 - 28 | ARRL Southwestern Division Convention [ h= ttps://www.arrl.org/hamfests/arrl-southwestern-division-convention?utm_sour= ce=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Yuma Arizona =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0February 28 | HAM-CON [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/= ham-con-arrl-vermont-state-convention-5?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DE= mail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , ARRL Vermont State Convention, Colchester, Ver= mont =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 6 - 7 | BirmingHAMfest [ https://www.arrl.org/ha= mfests/birminghamfest-arrl-alabama-section-convention-2?utm_source=3DInform= z&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Alabama Secti= on Convention, Trussville, Alabama =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 15 | WINTERFEST 2026 - The National Capital Area= Ham Radio Fair [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/winterfest-2026-the-nationa= l-capital-area-ham-radio-fair-arrl-virginia-state-convention?utm_source=3DI= nformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , ARRL Virginia State Conve= ntion, Vienna, Virginia =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 21 | St. Patrick's Day Hamfest [ https://www.arr= l.org/hamfests/st-patrick-s-day-hamfest-arrl-west-texas-section-convention-= 2?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting t= he ARRL West Texas Section Convention, Midland, Texas =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 28 | Central Dakota Amateur Radio Club Hamfest [= https://w0zrt.com/ ] , hosting the ARRL North Dakota State Convention, Bis= marck, North Dakota =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0April 4 | RARSfest [ http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/rars= fest-the-raleigh-hamfest-arrl-roanoke-division-convention?utm_source=3DInfo= rmz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Roanoke Div= ision Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0April 10 - 11 | Green Country Hamfest [ https://www.ar= rl.org/hamfests/green-country-hamfest-arrl-oklahoma-section-convention-1?ut= m_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the A= RRL Oklahoma Section Convention, Claremore, Oklahoma =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0April 18 | Delmarva Amateur Radio and Electronics Expo= [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/delmarva-amateur-radio-and-electronics-exp= o-arrl-delaware-state-convention-1?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&= utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Delaware State Convention =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0May 3 | Warminster Amateur Radio Club Annual Hamfest [= http://www.arrl.org/hamfests/warminster-arc-annual-hamfest-arrl-eastern-pe= nnsylvania-section-convention-1?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm= _campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Conventi= on, Bristol, Pennsylvania Remember to search the ARRL Hamfest and Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/h= amfests-and-conventions-calendar?_zs=3DOV2xl&_zl=3Dnww63&utm_source=3DInfor= mz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium= =3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_ca= mpaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&u= tm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInf= ormz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium= =3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL&utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_ca= mpaign=3DARRL ] Database to find events in your area. Save the Date =E2=80=A2=C2=A0March 14 - 15 | HamSCI 2026 [ https://hamsci.org/hamsci2026 = ] Workshop, hosted by ARRL in New Britain & Newington, Connecticut =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0April 4 | RARSfest [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/rar= sfest-the-raleigh-hamfest-arrl-roanoke-division-convention?utm_source=3DInf= ormz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Roanoke Di= vision Convention, Raleigh, North Carolina =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0May 15 - 17 | Dayton Hamventio [ http://hamvention.org= / ] n, Xenia, Ohio =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0June 5 - 7 | SEA-PAC [ https://www.arrl.org/hamfests/s= ea-pac-arrl-northwestern-division-convention-4?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_med= ium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting the ARRL Northwestern Division = Convention, Seaside, Oregon =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0June 26 - 28 | HAM RADIO [ http://www.hamradio-friedri= chshafen.com/ ] , International Amateur Radio Exhibition, Friedrichshafen, = Germany =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0August 7 - 8 | Shreveport-Bossier Hamfest [ https://ww= w.arrl.org/hamfests/shreveport-bossier-hamfest-arrl-delta-division-conventi= on?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosting = the ARRL Delta Division Convention, Shreveport, Louisiana =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0August 13 - 16 | Northeast HamXposition [ https://www.= arrl.org/hamfests/northeast-hamxposition-arrl-new-england-division-conventi= on-5?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , ARRL N= ew England Division Convention, Marlborough, Massachusetts =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0August 15 | Cincinnati Hamfest [ https://www.arrl.org/= hamfests/cincinnati-hamfest-arrl-great-lakes-division-convention-1?utm_sour= ce=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] =E2=84=A0, hosting th= e ARRL Great Lakes Division Convention =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0August 22 - 23 | Huntsville Hamfest [ https://hamfest.= org/ ] , hosting the 2026 ARRL National Convention [ https://www.arrl.org/a= rrl-expo?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , Hu= ntsville, Alabama =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0October 10 | North Star Radio Convention [ https://www= =2Earrl.org/hamfests/north-star-radio-convention-arrl-dakota-division-conve= ntion?utm_source=3DInformz&utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] , hosti= ng the ARRL Dakota Division Convention, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota =C2=A0=E2=80=A2=C2=A0October 16 - 18 | Pacificon [ https://www.pacificon.or= g/ ] , ARRL Pacific Division Convention, San Ramon, California Getting it Right... Last week, our recurring feature =E2=80=9CJust Ahead in Radiosport=E2=80=9D= had incorrect dates for the South Carolina QSO Party. The 2026 contest beg= ins at 1500Z on Saturday, February 28, and ends on Sunday, February 29, at = 0159Z (11 hours total); CW, phone, and digital. For more information, pleas= e visit scqso.com [ http://scqso.com ] . Have News for ARRL? Submissions for the ARRL Letter and ARRL News can be sent to news@arrl.org = [ mailto:news@arrl.org ] . -- John E. Ross, KD8IDJ, ARRL News Editor [ http= ://jross@arrl.org ] [http://www.arrl.org] ARRL -- Your One-Stop Resource for Amateur Radio News and Information =C2=A0=20 Join ARRL or renew today! [ https://www.arrl.org/join?utm_source=3DInformz&= utm_medium=3DEmail&utm_campaign=3DARRL ] No other organization works harder= to promote and protect amateur radio. 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">Winter 2026 Se= ction Manager Election Results</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table = bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"A7C8D53E5-300B-10FC-4594-5FCA36= 7735F7" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-b= ottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: no= ne; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0px"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image ACC029CEC-F5FE-BFCF-694D-0A3CECB35235' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 10px 10px; line-height:1px"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/ARRL-Field-Organzation-1= 00-Year-Logo.png?cb=3D712898' border=3D'0' height=3D'122' width=3D'250' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; inline: true; position: center;' class=3D'img ' /></td></tr></table><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><!--> <div class=3D"image ACC029CEC-F5FE-BFCF-694D-0A3CECB35235" style=3D"float:r= ight;"> <div style=3D"padding:5px 0px 10px 10px; line-height:1px;"><img alt src=3D"= https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/ARRL-Field-Organzation-100-Year= -Logo.png?cb=3D712898" border=3D"0" height=3D"122" width=3D"250" align=3D"r= ight" style=3D"height: auto !important; inline: true; margin: 0; max-width:= 100% !important; position: center; text-align: right; width: auto !importa= nt;" class=3D"img "></div> </div> <!--<![endif]--><span class=3D"text ACC70CB1B-1DBC-4FE3-77C9-49CF2561C8E2" = style=3D"inline: true; "> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Two ARRL Section Manager elections that were conducted this winter came to = conclusion on Tuesday, February 24, when ballots from North Carolina and Vi= rgina were counted at ARRL Headquarters.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> In North Carolina, ARRL members re-elected Marvin Hoffman, WA4NC, to a new = term of office when he received 708 votes. David Nicholson, N2AWE, of Clemm= ons, received 274 votes. Hoffman, of Boone, has been the Section Manager of= North Carolina since April of 2000. His new term of office starts on April= 1, 2026, and extends through June 30, 2028.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> In Virginia, Mike Aimone, WA8AHZ, has been elected by the ARRL members as h= e received 725 votes. Terry Buzzard, KA8TNF, of Virginia Beach, received 37= 7 votes.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Aimone, of Fairfax, has been the Virginia Section=E2=80=99s Affiliated Club= Coordinator since 2022 and is the current Board Chair for the Vienna Wirel= ess Association. His term of office begins April 1, and it runs through Jun= e 30, 2028.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Jack Smith, KE4LWT, the current Virginia Section Manager, will be concludin= g his term of office on March 31, 2026. Smith, of Ruckersville, has led the= Virginia Field Organization since April of 2022.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The following incumbent ARRL Section Managers did not face opposition and w= ere declared elected for their upcoming new terms of office beginning April= 1, 2026, that extend through June 30, 2028: John Fritze, K2QY (Eastern New= York), Houston Polson, N5YS (Louisiana), Bruce Kripton, AG6X (San Diego), = Christian Stallkamp, KI=C3=98D (South Dakota).</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Nominations for Section Managers in Eastern Pennsylvania and Pacific Sectio= ns will be re-solicited in the April 2026, issue of<em> QST</em> since no n= ominating petitions were received by the receipt deadline in early December= of 2025.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Bob Wilson, W3BIG, who served as ARRL Eastern Pennsylvania Section Manager = since 2023, decided not to run for a new term of office. In the ARRL Pacifi= c Section, Alan Maenchen, AD6E, has decided not to run for a new term of of= fice as Section Manager after serving since 2023.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Newly Appointed Section Managers</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> ARRL has appointed Heather Flewelling, AH7RF, of Honolulu, to be the ARRL P= acific Section Manager starting April 1, 2026. She has been the Assistant S= ection Manager since 2023. Wess Tester, K2AHU, was appointed in early Janua= ry to be the ARRL Section Manager of the Virgin Islands. Tester, of Christi= ansted, who has been an Assistant Section Manager since 2018, succeeds Fred= Kleber, K9VV, who is moving out of the section. Kleber served as the Secti= on Manager for thirteen and half years.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Darrell Davis, KT4WX, has been appointed as ARRL West Central Florida Secti= on Manager as of February 1, 2026, to fulfill the current term of office af= ter Jimmy Russ, AB4KA, needed to step aside as Section Manager, a position = that he held since July 2025. Davis, of Fort Meade, previously served as Se= ction Manager from 2015 through 2020.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </span></td></tr></table><table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A13333FD6-C60= 7-C643-21F7-2B2AFF034578" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bord= er: none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspac= e: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcxNg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/325we.png?cb=3D= 610663" border=3D"0" height=3D"200" width=3D"468" align=3D"center" style=3D= "height: auto !important; 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font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">Icom America N= amed Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club</span></strong></p></td>= </tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"A82BE7AF7-8= 077-0F3A-34F0-EA9A1ECBAE1F" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bo= rder: none; border-bottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: no= ne; border-right: none; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-= rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0px"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AB112BDA5-1DD7-A77B-4033-24AFB9810A92' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 10px 10px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcxNQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/lett.jpg?cb=3D167603' border=3D'0' height=3D'130' width=3D'250' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcxOA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"e= mail-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>ARRL has announced</span></a> that<a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyM= DUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcxNQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link= =3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style= =3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span cla= ss=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style> Icom America</span></a> is the Official Sponsor of the ARRL Year of the Club, supporting the initia= tives that spotlight and strengthen ARRL Affiliated Clubs throughout 2026.<= /p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The ARRL Board of Directors designated 2026 as the ARRL <a href=3D"ps://clu= bs.arrl.org/year-of-the-club" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" = data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: = #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email= -hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Year of the Club</span></a>, recognizing = the essential role that local amateur radio clubs play in building communit= y, mentoring new operators, and delivering public service at the grassroots= level. This nationwide focus celebrates clubs as engines of civic engagement and i= ncreases public awareness of the Amateur Radio Service through local connec= tions across the United States.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CAmateur radio clubs are the backbone of the hobby,=E2=80=9D said R= ay Novak, N9JA, Senior Sales Manager at Icom America. =E2=80=9CIcom works closely with them to support education, growth, and eng= agement. Strong clubs create strong communities, and Icom is proud to support them.= =E2=80=9D</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>Supporting Clubs On the Air and Beyond</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </span></td></tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D= "AE3CAB4F7-A596-41A5-BFE8-D288F23A49A8" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0"= style=3D"border: none; border-bottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; bor= der-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt= ; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0px"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image A7FC9AF5D-927A-CC9E-A149-0DA9A4D84790' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'left'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 10px 10px 0px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyMA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/lett.png?cb=3D675548' border=3D'0' height=3D'166' width=3D'250' align=3D'left' style=3D'text-align: left; inline: true; position: center;' class=3D'img ' /> </a></td></tr></table><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><!--> <div class=3D"image A7FC9AF5D-927A-CC9E-A149-0DA9A4D84790" style=3D"float:l= eft;"> <div style=3D"padding:5px 10px 10px 0px; line-height:1px;"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyMA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/lett.png?cb=3D6= 75548" border=3D"0" height=3D"166" width=3D"250" align=3D"left" style=3D"he= ight: auto !important; inline: true; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !important;= position: center; text-align: left; width: auto !important;" class=3D"img = "> </a></div> </div> <!--<![endif]--><span class=3D"text A0ABB3698-7F3E-0440-5839-881344C23FAB" = style=3D"inline: true; "> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> ARRL has emphasized the broader impact of the initiative. =E2=80=9CThe Year of the Club places a spotlight on the vibrant community o= f radio clubs,=E2=80=9D said ARRL CEO David Minster, NA2AA. =E2=80=9CBy inv= esting in clubs, Icom and ARRL are reinforcing the local foundation of amat= eur radio=E2=80=94where mentorship begins, technical skills are shared, and= public service takes root,=E2=80=9D said Minster. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Through its sponsorship, Icom is supporting content that highlights the wor= k of radio clubs in <em>QST</em>, ARRL newsletters and publications, and th= rough resources and activities designed to help clubs thrive.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> As part of ARRL=E2=80=99s broader 2026 activities, ARRL has launched the <a= href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTc= yNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyMg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true= " data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color= : #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"ema= il-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>America250 Worked All States</span></a> (WAS) operating event, a year-long on-air activity encouraging amateur radi= o operators worldwide to make contact with all 50 US states in honor of Ame= rica=E2=80=99s 250th anniversary. Radio clubs are participating and support= ing a special endorsement for operators who contact ARRL Affiliated Clubs i= n all 50 states during the year. In addition, clubs and hamfests are hosting W1AW/portable activations in al= l 50 states, creating another endorsement opportunity for participants.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> ARRL also announced that the theme of <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z= /cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyNA/index.html" tar= get=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-infor= mz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; te= xt-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style= >2026 ARRL Field Day</span></a>, held June 27=E2=80=9328, will be =E2=80=9C= Amateur Radio: A National Resource.=E2=80=9D Since 1933, Field Day has been= the largest on-the-air operating event in North America, showcasing amateu= r radio=E2=80=99s readiness to provide resilient communications in times of= need while engaging the public through hands-on demonstrations and communi= ty outreach. This year=E2=80=99s Field Day will emphasize club participation and the use= of club call signs.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> For more information about the ARRL Year of the Club, the America250 Worked= All States operating event, and 2026 ARRL Field Day, visit <strong><a href= =3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZs= aT00MTc1NzcxMg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" dat= a-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #00= 00ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hy= perlink-color-preserver" style>www.arrl.org</span></a></strong>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </span></td></tr></table><table width=3D"100%" class=3D"image A4A1F7E2B-CA5= C-D0AD-EF08-D41FADFFF796" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bord= er: none; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspac= e: 0pt;"> <tr> <td style=3D"line-height:1px; text-align: center;" align=3D"center"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyNg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/arrl/data/images/ARRL-Feb26-FlashS= ale-2th.jpg?cb=3D928006" border=3D"0" height=3D"200" width=3D"468" align=3D= "center" style=3D"height: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width: 100% !impo= rtant; 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line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000"> FCC Recruitin= g 7 Field Agents =E2=80=93 Electronics Engineers</span></strong></p></td></= tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" width=3D"100%" class=3D"A1D19A4CF-11F= 9-59F1-CD1E-289D7E04937B" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"bord= er: none; border-bottom: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-left: none= ; border-right: none; border-top: none; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rs= pace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0px"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image A5D24D429-B0E6-4B7A-2DA3-C0F8DC372B0D' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'right'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 0px 10px 10px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyOA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/fcc-logo-black-2020-larg= e.jpg?cb=3D88616' border=3D'0' height=3D'210' width=3D'250' align=3D'right' style=3D'text-align: right; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applic= ants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the U= nited States: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; New Orleans= , LA; New York, NY, and Portland, OR. Incumbents will resolve Radio Frequency (RF) interference, educate users, a= nd enforce regulations. The GS levels for this position have been expanded to GS 7, opening the opp= ortunity for new college graduates. One year of work experience is not required for this position. Closing date is March 13, 2026.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =46rom the FCC posting:</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Performs and directs fieldwork in matters of importance to communications i= nvolving safety of life and property. Serves as a point of contact for FCC licensees including the US Government = in matters of fixed and mobile radio direction-finding and interference res= olution. Participates in unique enforcement and engineering projects that have regio= nal or national applications.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Operates and understands all technical equipment typically used in the Fiel= d including RF spectrum analyzers, field strength meters, RF Field survey m= eters, and radio receivers. Maintains contacts with and assists other Federal agencies, foreign counter= parts, and local law enforcement organizations concerning interaction and u= tilization of the radio spectrum for both authorized and unauthorized activ= ities.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Initiates Official Notices of Violation, Warnings, Notices of Apparent Liab= ility for Forfeiture, and other orders to radio operators and licensees, to= bring unsatisfactory or violative conditions to their attention as a resul= t of monitoring, investigations and inspections. Independently initiates correspondence or other communications with complai= nants and radio users concerning the enforcement functions of the office an= d region.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Participates in regional emergency planning meetings, serves as the local e= xpert in emergency communications restoration, participates in FEMA conduct= ed training exercises and is able to serve on ESF-2 task force and deployme= nts as necessary. Participates and assists in planning of Bureau enforcement and compliance w= orkshops for persons associated with the various industries and radio servi= ces the Commission regulates. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The Salary is $57,736 to $158,322 per year per year depending on qualificat= ions and experience.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> See the official, complete announcement for GS-855-7/9/11/12/13 Electronics= Engineer (Field Agent) on USAjobs.gov at <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl.i= nformz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzcyOA/ind= ex.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-nam= e data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; 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font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Join ARRL Education Specialist Wayne Greene, KB4DSF, on the next<em> On the= Air LIVE</em> as we discuss how to build a rugged 2-meter VHF ground-plane= antenna from simple, easy-to-find wire=E2=80=94no exotic parts, no machine= shop required. 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font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"> <img alt src=3D"https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/HamSCI%20Logo%2= 0Horizontal%20Black.png?cb=3D108404" border=3D"0" height=3D"142" width=3D"6= 20" align=3D"center" style=3D"height: auto !important; margin: 0; max-width= : 100% !important; text-align: center; width: auto !important;" class=3D"im= g "> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A706B4537-E6D3-2353-E4C5-4E6E6DD9019C" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>The 9th annual HamSci 2026 Workshop is March 14 - 15, 2026. Registr= ation ends March 3. </strong>The workshop will be hosted by ARRL at Central= Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut, and brings toget= her radio amateurs and citizen scientists. Registrants will enjoy a private= tour of nearby ARRL Headquarters. Check out the full agenda and registrati= on details at <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTY= zMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc1Mg/index.html" target=3D"_blank" d= ata-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track= =3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: = none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>hamsci.org/ham= sci2026</span></a></strong>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A5B88255A-49FB-54B3-8CB3-FCA4D84A3C8B" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <a name=3D"Bookmark_A5B88255A"></a> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"><strong><span class=3D"inline-color= " style=3D"color:#c00000">In Brief...</span></strong></p></td></tr></table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text AFFD53FC8-5D9F-3F5D-4164-7A27CCB08EF4" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>3Y=C3=98K DXpedition Update. </strong>The 3Y=C3=98K DXpedition team= departed Cape Town, South Africa on February 21 aboard the Danish-register= ed vessel Argus, beginning the 1,500 nautical mile journey to Bouvet Island= =2E The group of 24 operators, which includes 22-year-old ARRL staffer Max = Freedman, N4ML, expects to arrive tomorrow, February 27, after slowing down= due to bad weather, according to the expedition website. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> The Argus completed maintenance work prior to her arrival in Cape Town, ens= uring full readiness for the voyage. Last week, the expedition helicopter w= as loaded, inspected, and secured on deck. Both the vessel and the aircraft= have successfully passed all required inspections. </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> =E2=80=9CWe appreciate the strong commitment demonstrated by the pilots, me= chanic, expedition guides, and vessel crew as we move forward together as o= ne team to make this a successful expedition,=E2=80=9D said 3Y=C3=98K Pilot= James Gallo, KB2FMH.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Gallo added that the captain and crew are performing excellently, and the t= eam is enjoying good meals prepared by the ship=E2=80=99s chef. A band plan= has been posted on the expedition website, <strong><a href=3D"https://arrl= =2Einformz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc1NA= /index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link= -name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-wei= ght: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-= preserver" style>www.3y0k.com</span></a></strong>.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> </td> </tr> </table> <table width=3D"100%" class=3D"text A992EFC24-1C51-FCAE-6048-F99394B16ED4" = cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-collapse:= collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" style> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>A TV interview featuring amateur radio included Brian Bowman, KQ4WD= G, President of the <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzM= jMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc1NQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" dat= a-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D= "false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: non= e;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Daleville Amateur= Radio Club</span></a>, an ARRL Affiliated Club in Daleville, Alabama</stro= ng>. 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line-height: 30px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong><span class=3D"inline-color" style=3D"color:#c00000">The ARRL Solar= Report</span></strong></p></td></tr></table><table bgcolor=3D"#ffffff" wid= th=3D"100%" class=3D"A18C225E3-D458-F51D-8341-07EE8E297DCF" cellpadding=3D"= 0" cellspacing=3D"0" style=3D"border: none; border-bottom: none; border-col= lapse: collapse; border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none; m= so-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"left" style=3D"padding: 0"> <!--[if mso]><table =20 class=3D'image AB4661460-E0A1-8423-6ED5-DDB0481963B6' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'left'> <tr> <td =20 style=3D"padding:5px 20px 0px 0px; line-height:1px"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc3MA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-type=3D"Web_Page" data-informz-link-name=3D"" data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false"> <img alt=3D'' src=3D'https://assets.informz.net/arrl/data/images/latest_4096_HMIIC new so= lar disk for 2-26-26.jpg?cb=3D251673' border=3D'0' height=3D'250' width=3D'250' align=3D'left' style=3D'text-align: left; inline: true; position: center;' class=3D'img ' /> </a></td></tr> <tr> <td style=3D"padding:0px 20px 0px 0px;"> <table width=3D'250' class=3D'imagecaption AB4661460-E0A1-8423-6ED5-DDB0481963B6' cellpadding=3D'0' cellspacing=3D'0' align=3D'left'> <tr> <td> <table width=3D"100%" cellpadding=3D"0" cellspacing=3D"0"> <tr> <td width=3D"1" height=3D"1"></td></tr> <tr> <td> <table width=3D"100%" cellpadding=3D"8" cellspacing=3D"0"> <tr> <td align=3D'center' > <p style=3D "font-size:14px; font-family:'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-serif; color:#333333; line-height:21px; font-weight:normal;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;">Solar image courtesy of N= ASA/SDO February 26, 2026.</p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr= ></table></td></tr></table><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><!--> <div class=3D"image AB4661460-E0A1-8423-6ED5-DDB0481963B6" style=3D"float:l= eft;"> <div style=3D"padding:5px 20px 0px 0px; line-height:1px;"> <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyO= TcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc3MA/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"tr= ue" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"col= or: #0000ee; 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border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0= pt;"> <tr> <td align=3D"center"> <p style=3D"color: #333333; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 21px; margin-botto= m: 0; margin-top: 0;">Solar image courtesy of NASA/SDO February 26, 2026.</= p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div> </div> <!--<![endif]--><span class=3D"text A888CE369-B325-B55B-C6BE-F1000448DEFA" = style=3D"inline: true; "> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> <strong>ARRL Solar Report February 26, 2026</strong></p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flares just b= eyond 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 c= entered near S08W27 with an associated C2.6 flare. The eruption was accompa= nied by a Type II radio sweep (595 km/s) and possibly two related coronal m= ass ejections (CMEs), first observed in ST A COR2 imagery beginning on Febr= uary 25. Two CMEs were observed off the NE and E limbs in the imagery. However, SOHO/LASCO C2 imagery only showed the northerly CME. Analysis of the CMEs is in progress.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Solar activity is likely to remain at low levels on February 25 - 27 with a= slight chance for isolated M-class activity (R1-R2/minor-moderate), as the= bright regions currently seen at the east limb rotate onto the visible dis= k.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Solar wind parameters continued to show coronal hole high speed stream (CH = HSS) influence. Solar wind speed ranged from 530-650 km/s. Conditions are l= ikely to remain disturbed by the negative polarity CH HSS on February 25 - = 26, returning to nominal levels on 27 Feb, as HSS activity wanes.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> 10.7-centimeter flux: February 26, 120; February 27 =E2=80=93 March 1, 122;= March 2 - 4, 125.</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp;</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> Predicted sunspot numbers: February 26, 120; February 27, 116; February 28,= 125; March 1, 120; March 2, 116; March 23, 125; March 4, 112</p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 8px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 12px; margin-bottom= : 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> &nbsp; </p> <p style=3D"color: #000000; font-family: 'Calibri Regular', Calibri, sans-s= erif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 25.5px; margin-bot= tom: 0; margin-top: 0; text-align: left;"> For more information concerning radio propagation, <a href=3D"https://arrl.= informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc3MA/in= dex.html" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-na= me data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight= : inherit; text-decoration: none;"><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-pre= server" style>visit</span></a> the ARRL Technical Information Service, read <a href=3D"https://arrl.inform= z.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1Nzc3Mg/index.ht= ml" target=3D"_blank" data-informz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name dat= a-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" style=3D"color: #0000ee; 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text-decoration: none;"><s= pan class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>SEA-PAC</span></a>, hos= ting the ARRL Northwestern Division Convention, Seaside, Oregon</li> <li class=3D"undefined" style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px;"> June 26 - 28 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJ= nA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzgxMQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-in= formz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"fal= se" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;">= <span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>HAM RADIO</span></a>,= International Amateur Radio Exhibition, Friedrichshafen, Germany</li> <li class=3D"undefined" style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px;"> August 7 - 8 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJn= A9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzgxMw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inf= ormz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"fals= e" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"><= span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Shreveport-Bossier Ham= fest</span></a>, hosting the ARRL Delta Division Convention, Shreveport, Lo= uisiana</li> <li class=3D"undefined" style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px;"> August 13 - 16 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMx= JnA9MSZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzgxNQ/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-i= nformz-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"fa= lse" style=3D"color: #0000ee; font-weight: inherit; text-decoration: none;"= ><span class=3D"email-hyperlink-color-preserver" style>Northeast HamXpositi= on</span></a>, ARRL New England Division Convention, Marlborough, Massachus= etts</li> <li class=3D"undefined" style=3D"padding-left: 4.25px;"> August 15 | <a href=3D"https://arrl.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0zNTYzMjMxJnA9M= SZ1PTUyMDUyOTcyNSZsaT00MTc1NzgxNw/index.html" target=3D"_blank" data-inform= z-link=3D"true" data-informz-link-name data-informz-do-not-track=3D"false" = style=3D"color: #0000ee; 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