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[l] at 4/17/26 2:56pm
Solar activity was at very low levels with only isolated B-classflaring, mostly from Region 4416.   There are currently four numbered regions on the visible disk. Region4416 remains the largest group by area but exhibited signs ofstructural weakening, including flux submergence and a slight decayof its intermediary pores. Region 4419 was the most complex group onthe disk and showed flux emergen...
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[l] at 4/10/26 4:00pm
Solar activity remained at low levels this week. Most of the C-class activity came from either Region 4414 or Region 4409, which has developed a delta spot in its intermediary area. All remaining spots were either stable or in slight decay, with Region 4406 rotating over the west limb by the end of the reporting period.  Coronal activity was observed in CCOR-1, LASCO and STEREO available imager...
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[l] at 4/10/26 8:04am
Brent Walls, N9BA, has resigned as Central Division Director of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®, citing professional and personal commitments. He served as Director since 2025, and before that as Vice Director beginning in 2021.“Serving in the capacity of Division Director has been a truly rewarding experience and the highlight of my amateur radio journey,” said Walls in a mess...
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[l] at 4/10/26 7:44am
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[l] at 4/10/26 7:15am
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[l] at 4/9/26 4:47am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has welcomed a new high-performance Elecraft station to Studio 3 at W1AW, the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, at its headquarters in Newington, Connecticut.Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Watsonville, California, Elecraft produces high-performance amateur radio equipment available both factory-assembled and as kits. Its product line span...
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[l] at 4/3/26 2:51pm
Solar activity has been at low levels with only C-class flaresproduced by Regions 4401, 4405, and 4409. There were 9 numberedactive regions on the solar disk, with 4409 showing the mostsignificant growth during the period and producing the largest flareson April 1. A new region emerged but it has not yet been numbered.  Multiple filaments erupted during the day on April 1, producingcoronal mass...
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[l] at 4/3/26 6:40am
Chris Stallkamp, KIØD, of Selby, South Dakota, has been appointed Vice Director of the ARRL Dakota Division. ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, appointed Stallkamp who has been South Dakota Section Manager since 2012. Stallkamp, an ARRL Life Member, has been a radio amateur since 2006 and holds an Extra Class license. He is a member of the Black Hills Amateur Radio Club and Lake Area Radio Klu...
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[l] at 4/3/26 6:29am
The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking formal and informal educational institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an amateur radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS.  Crew members will participate in scheduled amateur radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to...
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[l] at 4/1/26 10:58am
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has responded to a complaint involving a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, amateur for operating outside the privileges of his Technician Class license and causing interference to local emergency service communications by transmitting on a public service frequency, 470.4375 MHz.  According to a letter released by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau, agents investiga...
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[l] at 3/27/26 2:24pm
Solar activity was at low levels with seven numbered active regionson the disk. The largest event of the period was a C3.7 flare on March 25 fromRegion 4400. Region 4403, which was numbered last period, is thesuspected source of several flares observed beyond the limb prior toits rotation onto the disk. Due to its proximity to the northeastlimb, foreshortening continues to prevent a definitivec...
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[l] at 3/20/26 10:59am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help advance the Amateur Radio Service. We are currently hiring for several impactful positions:RFI Lab EngineerSupport ARRL’s mission to protect and enhance spectrum access by managing and resolving Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) cases. This role includes database management, coordination ...
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[l] at 3/20/26 10:42am
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[l] at 3/13/26 1:10pm
Solar activity was very low to low. Only low-level C-class activitywas observed from Regions 4384 and 4389. Slight growth was observedin Regions 4384 and 4391. New Region 4392 was numbered. The rest ofthe spot groups were either stable or in decay. No Earth-directedCMEs were observed. Solar activity is expected to be at low levels,with a slight chance for M-class (R1-R2/minor-moderate) flares,t...
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[l] at 3/13/26 6:30am
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[l] at 3/13/26 6:27am
The Indiana General Assembly has passed and Governor Mike Braun has signed a bill that adds protection for amateur radio operators who live in homeowner association (HOA) regulated housing developments.  Official language of the House Bill 1152 can be found at IGA | House Bill 1152 - Homeowners association matters.  Credit for adding the new language goes to Hunter Reed, KD9YLQ; Campbell Reed,...
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[l] at 3/13/26 5:57am
The nomination period for the 2026 spring season Section Manager election cycle concluded on Friday, March 6. There will be no balloted elections because only one nominee per section was received at ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters.   Wisconsin will have a new Section Manager starting on July 1, 2026. Myron Oestreich, KB9STB, was declared elected as the sole nominee...
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[l] at 3/13/26 5:50am
Dayton Hamvention® has announced its 2026 Awards.Technical Achievement Award: Robert Famiglio, K3RFRobert B. “Bob” Famiglio, K3RF, has spent almost 60 years in amateur radio, blending technical expertise, legal knowledge, and leadership in emergency communications. Licensed at age 13, Famiglio later earned a BSE in electrical engineering and a doctorate in law. For more than 40 years he has ser...
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[l] at 3/6/26 10:08am
Solar activity continued at low levels with isolated C-classflaring. Regions 4381 and 4384 remained the primary drivers ofactivity. The largest event of the period was a C2.9 flare fromRegion 4381 on March 3. Region 4384 continues to rotate further ontothe disk, but foreshortening still hinders a definitivecharacterization of its magnetic complexity. Region 4378 showed somenew flux emergence bu...
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[l] at 2/27/26 11:54am
Spaceweather.com for February 27 reports about a minor CME hurlingtowards Earth.Solar activity remains at low levels due primarily to C-class flaresjust beyond the SE limb near S21. The largest was a C5.3 flare onFebruary 25. On the visible disk, an approximate 5-degree filamenteruption was observed centered near S08W27 with an associated C2.6flare.The eruption was accompanied by a Type II radi...
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[l] at 2/27/26 6:28am
A historic blizzard paralyzed much of the Northeast in late February, and amateur radio operators were on the air to help forecasters keep track of the storm’s impact. Southeastern New England was one of the hardest-hit areas. ARRL Eastern Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator and Boston-area SKYWARN Coordinator Rob Macedo, KD1CY, provided this summary for ARRL News:A severe blizzard left...
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[l] at 2/26/26 12:23pm
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[l] at 2/22/26 5:21pm
Due to a severe winter storm, ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, February 23, for the safety of our staff. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has declared a state of emergency ahead of a blizzard that is moving into the state Sunday and continuing into Monday.There will be no W1AW bulletin or CW practice transmissions on Monday.Members can access many...
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[l] at 2/20/26 11:58am
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is looking for qualified applicants for Field Agents in seven Enforcement Bureau (EB) offices across the United 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, and enforce regulations. The GS levels for this position hav...
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[l] at 2/20/26 9:59am
Solar activity returned to low levels this past week. The strongestevent of the period was a C1.8 flare on February 17 from region4374. This region was also responsible for a C1.4 flare on February18. The only other flare of note was a C1.1 flare on February 17from an unnumbered plage region near S05E85. (A plage region is abright, intensely hot region in the Sun's chromosphere, typicallyfound ...
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[l] at 2/20/26 9:52am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®’s new book, Digital Networking for Ham Radio, a practical, hands-on guide to designing and implementing high-speed data networks for amateur radio stations, is now shipping.Written by Glen Popiel, KW5GP, the book brings together in one comprehensive resource the knowledge needed to build, configure, and expand digital networks for ham radio. From...
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[l] at 2/20/26 9:48am
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[l] at 2/20/26 9:30am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® announced the winner of the 2025 ARRL Sweepstakes Icom® Dream Station on Saturday, February 14, at 2026 Orlando HamCation. The announcement was made by ARRL President Rick Roderick, K5UR, with Icom America Senior Sales Manager Ray Novak, N9JA.The ARRL Sweepstakes ran from January 3 to December 31, 2025, as the centerpiece of a year-long membershi...
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[l] at 2/13/26 11:55am
Solar activity reached moderate levels early this week. Thestrongest event was an M1.4 flare observed on February 11 in Region4366. This region also produced nine C-class flares. Region 4373 produced a C1.8/Sf flare on February 11. This regiondisplayed some minor area growth. Regions 4369 and 4371 exhibitedsome minor decay. The other spotted regions remained unchanged. NewRegion 4375 was number...
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[l] at 2/13/26 6:33am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is inviting radio clubs to participate in the second annual Ham Radio Open House in April. Hosting an Open House gives clubs and schools the opportunity to promote amateur radio science and technology by opening their stations to the public and showcasing their hi-tech gear and operating skills.In addition, clubs are encouraged to set up in publi...
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[l] at 2/12/26 1:20pm
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® is saddened to share the news that Sharon Taratula, who served the League with dedication and distinction for 32 years, passed away on February 4, 2026.Sharon joined ARRL on January 31, 1994, as DXCC Awards Technician. She later served as Administrative Assistant (1996), MVP Administrative Manager (2011), and from 2016 until her passing, as Award...
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[l] at 2/6/26 5:00pm
Solar activity was at high levels for most of the week, dominated byRegion 4366. The most notable event was an impulsive X4.2 flare fromthat region on February 4. Throughout the period, Region 4366continued to exhibit a slight reduction in area and a modestsimplification of its magnetic complexity. The remaining numberedregions on the visible disk remained stable or in a state of slightdecay. T...
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[l] at 2/6/26 6:35am
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[l] at 2/5/26 1:49pm
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[l] at 1/31/26 7:00am
John B. Johnston, W3BE (SK), of Derwood, Maryland, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was 98 years old. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Johnson was a World War II veteran and served in the Pacific Theater. He was first licensed on March 15, 1954, as KN2HHR. Following military service and college, he worked for the General Electric Company, and then as an engineer for the Federal Communications Commis...
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[l] at 1/30/26 11:47am
Solar activity continued at low levels this week. Low level C-classflares were observed from Regions 4342 and 4353. The majority of theregions were either stable or in decay. New Regions 4359, 4360, and4361 emerged on the disk and were numbered. No Earth-directedCoronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) were observed. The forecast calls forsolar activity to remain at low levels with a chance for M-classfla...
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[l] at 1/30/26 7:50am
580 students at Conn Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh, North Carolina, will participate in a conversation with an astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS). Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has confirmed the contact, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, just after 10:00 AM EST.  Radio communications will be provided by the Raleigh Amateur Radio Socie...
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[l] at 1/30/26 7:40am
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[l] at 1/30/26 7:39am
Mark Tharp, KB7HDX, Director of the ARRL Northwestern Division, has received the Hall of Honor Award for 35 years of service to the Yakima Search and Rescue group.  Tharp called the award “unexpected and very much appreciated,” adding, “You don’t do volunteer work to get awards, you do it because it’s needed and makes a difference.” Tharp was first licensed in 1989 and now holds an Extra Class...
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[l] at 1/30/26 7:27am
ARRL The National Association of Amateur Radio® is asking members to help encourage licensed youth in their communities to participate in the ARRL Student Coding Competition, an initiative focused on developing practical resources for the Amateur Radio Service. The competition, which began January 1, 2026, challenges young amateurs to create a mobile application that ARRL will use as a long-ter...
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[l] at 1/30/26 7:02am
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[l] at 1/25/26 1:05pm
ARRL Headquarters and the Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to heavy snowfall across the Northeast.Most membership services will continue uninterrupted, with staff working remotely. Members can access many benefits and services online at www.arrl.org. Members and prospective members may also join, renew, and place orders online or by phone at 860-594-...
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[l] at 1/23/26 1:13pm
Solar activity reached moderate levels with two M-class flaresearlier this week.  The first flares occurred on January 21 in regions 4345 and 4349.Region 4345 continued to show development, as well as region 4342.Region 4341 was a main contributor to the C-level activity of theday, including a larger C-class flare on January 21. NoEarth-directed CMEs were observed in the available coronagraphim...
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[l] at 1/22/26 1:17pm
ARRL is excited to announce that the 2026 edition of The ARRL Repeater Directory® is once again powered by RepeaterBook, amateur radio’s worldwide repeater database. New for 2026, The Repeater Directory features a City Quick Find Index, making it faster and easier than ever to locate nearby repeaters. “Each year The ARRL Repeater Directory continues to set the standard for trusted repeater info...
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[l] at 1/21/26 3:04pm
John Cadwallader Kanode, N4MM (SK), of Boyce, Virginia, passed away on January 13, 2026. He was 88 years old. First licensed in 1952, Kanode served on the ARRL Board of Directors for 21 years, first as Roanoke Division Vice Director, then Director, and Vice President. He was a member of the ARRL Maxim Society (President Class), a Life Member, and was named ARRL Honorary Vice President in 2023.A...
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[l] at 1/16/26 9:25am
Solar activity reached moderate levels due to an M1.6 flare onJanuary 14 from new region AR4341. Spot classification of thisregion is complicated by limb proximity and foreshortening effects.New Region AR4342 rotated around the NE limb and was also numbered.No Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) were observed. Solaractivity is expected to be low with a 25-30% chance for M-classflares (...
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[l] at 1/15/26 1:40pm
The new 60-meter frequencies approved by the FCC in December will become available to amateurs as of February 13, 2026, along with new power restrictions on those frequencies. It’s a bit confusing, as different rules apply to different segments of the band. The changes result from the FCC’s action to approve a worldwide 60-meter amateur allocation made by the World Radiocommunication Conference...
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[l] at 1/15/26 9:13am
Robert W. “Bob” Jones, VE7RWJ, a former top official of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Canadian telecommunications regulator, passed away on January 7, 2026, at age 82. His early fascination with amateur radio led to a career in telecommunications and engineering, according to his obituary.Jones was Director General of the Canadian Radiocommunications and Broadcasting Regul...
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[l] at 1/15/26 9:01am
At the urging of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to exempt radio amateurs from foreign adversary reporting requirements. These rules would have applied to citizens of the listed countries (see below), including those living in the United States, who hold or are applying for an FCC license.On January 8, 2026, the FCC relea...
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[l] at 1/9/26 12:26pm
Geomagnetic field activity is likely to reach G1 (Minor) geomagneticstorm levels on January 13 and 14, and then from January 17 to 20.Unsettled levels are likely on January 12, and then from January 21and 22.  All enhancements in geomagnetic activity are due to theanticipated influence of multiple, recurrent, coronal holes. Theremainder of the outlook period is expected to be mostly quiet.A tra...
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[l] at 1/8/26 10:01am
by Mark Derks, KC1RVQ, ARRL Headquarters StaffRichard Dean Straw (“Dean”), N6BV, died on July 9, 2025. Amateur radio was one of his passions.Dean retired from the staff of ARRL The National Headquarters for Amateur Radio® in 2008 following 15 years of service as the Senior Assistant Technical Editor.***In 2006, the World Radiosport Team Championship (WRTC) was held in Florianópolis, Brazil, a c...
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[l] at 1/5/26 9:00am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® has awarded a $5,000 Colvin Award grant to the Delta-Xray Group, organizers of the upcoming 3YØK DXpedition to Bouvet Island, scheduled for February and March, 2026. Bouvet is a remote island in the Southern Ocean, populated only by seals and penguins, and known for treacherous weather and surf conditions. It is a territory of Norway and nearly a...
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[l] at 1/2/26 12:43pm
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[l] at 1/2/26 12:06pm
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® annouces four new Section Managers taking on the top volunteer leadership role in the ARRL Field Organization on January 1, 2026. Bret Stemen, KD8SCL, has been appointed as the Ohio Section Manager to finish the term that will end September 30, 2026. Stemen, of Pataskala, has recently served as the Section Emergency Coordinator. He is taking the ...
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[l] at 1/2/26 10:26am
The January 2, 2026, report from Spaceweather.com has updateddetails about the Coronal Mass Ejections predicted to hit the Earthon January 3 and 4.Solar wind parameters are expected to be disturbed through January4, 2026, due to a combination of Coronal Hole High Speed Stream andCoronal Mass Ejection activity. There is the potential for glancinginfluences late into January 3 from CMEs that left...
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[l] at 12/24/25 10:23am
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® will close our headquarters early at 12 PM Eastern Standard Time (1700 UTC) on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, December 25 - 26 for the Christmas holiday. ARRL will also be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for New Year's Day.There will be no W1AW transmissions during the holiday closures. The A...
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[l] at 12/19/25 3:46pm
Solar activity has been at low levels with only a few C1 flares fromRegion 4307. Slight growth and consolidation were observed in thatregion as it neared the southwestern limb. Slight decay andseparation were observed in Region 4311. The rest of the spottedregions were either stable or in decay. CME analysis will beconducted as imagery becomes available. Solar activity is expectedto be low with...
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[l] at 12/19/25 1:00pm
Pre-registration is now open for a Student Coding Competition, a new national challenge sponsored by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®. The project is designed to engage young radio amateurs in shaping the future of amateur radio through software development. Open to ARRL-member amateur radio operators aged 21 and younger, the competition will invite students to design a mobile a...
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[l] at 12/19/25 11:58am
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in October 2025 adopted a Report and Order to delete almost 400 obsolete rules pertaining to its wireless services. As previously reported by ARRL, among the deletions were four in Part 97 that govern the Amateur Radio Service.ARRL reports that the notice of the Report and Order has now been published in the Federal Register. Unless an objection is ra...
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[l] at 12/12/25 12:19pm
Solar activity reached high levels this past week when Region 4299produced an M1.1 (R1/Minor) flare on December 6. Shortly after, theregion produced an M8.1/2b (R3/Strong) flare, also on December 6.Associated with the M8.1 flare was a 1,100 SFU Tenflare, a 1,143km/s Type II sweep and a Type IV sweep. (A "sweep" is a solar radioburst that sweeps through the RF spectrum as the energy movesoutward...
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[l] at 12/12/25 6:53am
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