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Ham radio news

• ARRL2026-10-23
  The ARRL Solar Update

  Weekly propagation outlook: a helpful sunspot group is rotating out of view, but HF should stay reasonable with solar flux near 100; unsettled geomagnetic periods are possible.

• ARRL2026-10-16
  eBay Restricts Listings of Radio Equipment, but Exempts Ham-Band-Only Gear

  eBay tightened its rules for listing radio transmitters after new FCC rules took effect, but told ARRL that equipment operating only on amateur bands is exempt.

• ARRL2026-10-16
  Florida Hams Provide Communications Support During Hurricane Isaias

  Volunteer operators in several Florida counties supported emergency communications during and after Hurricane Isaias.

• ARRL2026-10-16
  The ARRL Solar Update

  Weekly propagation outlook: sunspot numbers and solar flux near or above 100 point to better conditions on the upper HF bands.

• ARRL2026-10-14
  The 2026 ARRL Online Auction Is Now Open

  ARRL's 21st annual online auction ran through October 22 with more than 200 items, including reviewed gear and vintage books.

• ARRL2026-10-09
  ARRL Headquarters Closing Early on Friday, October 9, 2026

  ARRL headquarters, its store and W1AW closed at noon Eastern on October 9 for a staff event.

FCC regulatory

• Part 97Rule2026-01-14 · Federal Register
  Implementation of the Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015) (WRC-15), Other Allocation Issues, and Related Rule Updates
• Part 97Rule2025-12-12 · Federal Register
  Delete, Delete, Delete; Removal of Obsolete Regulations
• Part 97Proposed Rule2025-06-20 · Federal Register
  Protecting Our Communications Networks by Promoting Transparency Regarding Foreign Adversary Control
• Part 97Rule2025-01-17 · Federal Register
  Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band; Correction
• Part 97Rule2024-12-13 · Federal Register
  Use of the 5.850-5.925 GHz Band

Unauthorized radio use

• Forfeiture Order — Jean Boncoeur, “Radio Gold Stars” (Spring Valley, NY)
  2026-06-25 · Forfeiture Order · Spring Valley, NY · 90.5 MHz
  Status: Final monetary forfeiture order ($20,000)
  The Enforcement Bureau imposed a $20,000 forfeiture for willful and knowing pirate radio broadcasting on 90.5 MHz under the name “Radio Gold Stars.” The order adopts findings from…
  Official notice (PDF) →
• Notice of Apparent Liability — Neville & Lilleth Morgan and The Sweet Hour of Prayer Inc., “TOG Radio” (Bronx, NY)
  2026-06-25 · Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) · Bronx, NY · 105.3 MHz
  Status: Proposed forfeiture ($20,000) — not yet a final order
  The Enforcement Bureau proposed a $20,000 forfeiture, jointly and severally, alleging willful and knowing pirate broadcasting as “TOG Radio” on 105.3 MHz in the Bronx on January…
  Official notice (PDF) →
• Notice of Apparent Liability — Albercio Mercado, “Manzana FM” (Bronx, NY)
  2026-06-25 · Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture (NAL) · Bronx, NY · 94.9 MHz
  Status: Proposed forfeiture ($25,000) — not yet a final order
  The Bureau proposed a $25,000 forfeiture alleging pirate broadcasting as “Manzana FM” on 94.9 MHz in the Bronx on January 14, 2026. This NAL states apparent liability under…
  Official notice (PDF) →

Space weather alerts

• 2026-11-05 18:57Z
  ALERT: Type II Radio Emission
• 2026-11-05 17:45Z
  WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
• 2026-11-05 12:54Z
  CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1,000pfu
• 2026-11-04 19:04Z
  WATCH: Geomagnetic Storm Category G1 Predicted
• 2026-11-04 14:47Z
  CONTINUED ALERT: Electron 2MeV Integral Flux exceeded 1,000pfu

US weather

330 active NWS alerts · 3 significant