Radio amateurs from the Radio Society of Sri Lanka (RSSL) will participate in the Indian Ocean Wave 2025 exercise (IOWave25), coordinated by UNESCO’s intergovernmental coordination group for Indian Ocean tsunamis on November 5, 2025. RSSL will support the Disaster Management Centre by operating HF and VHF emergency communication networks during the exercise, which is intended to test tsunami pr...

Solar activity has decreased to very low levels. Region 4266
exhibited signs of slight development as it gained asymmetric
penumbra surrounding its trailing spots. Meanwhile, Region 4267
underwent decay, losing several leading spots. Additional activity
included a coronal mass ejection (CME) off the NE limb on October
29.
 
An associated Type II radio sweep was reported with the CME; however
SUVI 195 i...

The ARRL Foundation Scholarship Program has opened the application window for 2026 scholarships. Applications will be accepted through December 30, 2025, at 12 PM EST. Students are encouraged to apply for more than 170 scholarships ranging from $500 to $25,000. All applicants must be active, FCC-licensed amateur radio operators. 

The scholarships were established by generous donors and are manag...