The ARRL Solar Update

Solar activity reached moderate levels this week. Region 4513 was responsible for an M2.2/1B flare that reached its peak on August 26. This event was accompanied by a 10.7-centimeter radio burst that reached 140 solar flux units (SFU) and a type II radio sweep with an estimated shock speed of 930 km/s despite its relatively impulsive nature. No resulting coronal mass ejection (CME) has been obs...
28-Aug-2026, 19:22:00 (www.arrl.org)

The ARRL EME Contest
28-Aug-2026, 18:45:00 (www.arrl.org)

Radio, Learning, and Community at the 2026 ARRL National Convention and Huntsville Hamfest
28-Aug-2026, 17:41:00 (www.arrl.org)

RSGB Board Chair changes as planned
The RSGB Board is pleased to announce that, following its meeting on 22 August 2026, Graham Smith, G4NMD has been appointed Chair of the Board. This appointment forms part of a planned and orderly leadership transition agreed by the Board. Stewart Bryant, G3YSX, who has served as Chair since 2023 with distinction, fully supports the […]
28-Aug-2026, 14:30:55 (https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/08/28/rsgb-board-chair-changes-as-part-of-planned-transition/)

Tonight@8 is back!
The Tonight@8 autumn programme begins on Monday, 7 September 2026 with an engaging webinar on amateur radio and the future of satellite communication. RSGB Board Director Patrick Wood, 2E0IFB will deliver a presentation that starts with a brief history on the subject before looking ahead to the future. He will touch on FUNcube developments, FUNcube+ […]
28-Aug-2026, 14:29:47 (https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/08/28/tonight8-is-back/)

Last chance for Convention early bird discount
The RSGB Convention NanoVNA Essentials workshop has now sold out! Make sure you don’t miss out on the remaining spaces for the two other workshops by securing your ticket now. On Friday, 9 October 2026 you can take part in a five-and-a-half-hour workshop offering practical advice on identifying the sources and mitigating the effects of […]
28-Aug-2026, 14:28:34 (https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/08/28/last-chance-to-buy-your-rsgb-convention-ticket-at-early-bird-prices/)

Also in GB2RS this week…
Time is running out to submit your nominations for the annual RSGB G5RP Trophy. You have until Friday, 11 September 2026 to send in a nominee who has recently discovered and made significant progress in HF DXing. Maybe you know someone who has worked a good total of new countries, or perhaps they have taken […]
28-Aug-2026, 14:27:31 (https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/headlines/2026/08/28/also-in-gb2rs-this-week-534/)

Rallies and Events News – 30 August 2026
Today, 30 August, Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society Rally is taking place at Heron’s Lodge Guide Activity Centre, Bradwell Road, Loughton Lodge, Milton Keynes. The doors open to the public from 9am. The entrance fee is £3 and parking is free of charge. For more information, visit mkars.org.uk/mkrally Also today, 30 August, Torbay Amateur Radio […]
28-Aug-2026, 13:19:00 (https://rsgb.org/main/blog/news/gb2rs/rallies-and-events/2026/08/28/rallies-and-events-news-30-august-2026/)

Entrepreneur and Amateur Radio Operator Invests in the Next Generation of Problem Solvers

ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced today a historic and transformational $1 million gift from Dr. James M. Galm, W8WTS. An entrepreneur and amateur radio operator who spent his career solving complex energy and engineering challenges, Galm is now investing in the next generation of problem solvers through his support of ARRL.

The gift will directly support ARRL programs a...
21-Aug-2026, 11:19:00 (www.arrl.org)

Kopernik Observatory Seeks Amateur Radio Operators to Track August 19 Balloon Flight
Amateur radio operators in western New York and other northeastern states have an opportunity to help track an educational balloon. Drew Deskur, KA1M, Director of the Kopernik Observatory, a public observatory and informal STEM education center in Vestal, New York, said the balloon was expected to be launched August 19 at 10 AM Eastern (1400 UTC) with Automatic Packet Reporting System (ARPS) an...
18-Aug-2026, 16:01:00 (www.arrl.org)