Happy July 4th! from W4VLD

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by Randy Brightman Events

W4VLD would like to wish all Americans a fun and safe July 4th!

Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026 June 28, 2026
Washington Governor Highlights Amateur Radio Volunteers Ahead of ARRL Field Day June 5, 2026
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a video message recognizing the important role Amateur Radio Operators play in supporting communities across the state and encouraging public awareness of Amateur Radio as ARRL Field Day approaches later this month. In the video, Governor Ferguson highlights the critical service radio amateurs provide with communications support during emergencies and...
The ARRL Solar Update June 5, 2026
Solar activity went from low to high this week. Activity wasdominated by Region 4455, which produced frequent C-class flaresalongside three significant flare events: an M9.3/Sf on June 1; aswell as an M7.7/1b and an X1.0/1n on June 3. There are eight numbered regions on the visible disk. Region 4455remains complex, maintaining its anti-Hale configuration anddisplaying a […]