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โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020... The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.โ€

โ€” Will Rogers
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 12PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    ARRL launches Dayton Hamvention mobile events app

    โ€œARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, announces that the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.โ€

    โ€” Chris Perrine
  • โ€ข

    FCC to ban foreign-owned electronics testing labs

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil drops Morse code requirement for amateur licenses

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Digital Library of Amateur Radio receives preservation grant

    โ€œARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Brazilian amateurs gain access to 11 meter frequencies

    โ€œThe resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 1PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    ARRL launches events app for Dayton Hamvention

    โ€œThe Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    FCC considers banning foreign-controlled electronic testing labs

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil removes Morse code requirement for amateur licenses

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    DLARC secures grant for ham radio digital preservation

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Amazon launches first satellites for Kuiper network constellation

    โ€œAmazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.โ€

    โ€” George Bowen
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 4PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    Dayton Hamvention launches updated event planning app

    โ€œYou can browse and schedule the forums, preview the extensive list of exhibitors and find all the events that are happening.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    FCC bans device testing by foreign security risks

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil drops Morse code requirement for ham licenses

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    ARDC funds digital amateur radio library expansion

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Amazon kicks off Kuiper satellite constellation launch

    โ€œAmazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.โ€

    โ€” George Bowen
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 5PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    ARRL launches official 2025 Hamvention event app

    โ€œThe Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.โ€

    โ€” Chris Perrine
  • โ€ข

    FCC aims to restrict foreign electronic device testing

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil removes Morse code requirement for ham licenses

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Digital Library of Amateur Radio secures expansion funding

    โ€œARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Amazon begins launching Kuiper satellite constellation network

    โ€œAmazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.โ€

    โ€” George Bowen
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 3PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    Dayton Hamvention launches free events app

    โ€œARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, announces that the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.โ€

    โ€” Chris Perrine
  • โ€ข

    FCC seeks to ban overseas electronics testing

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil removes Morse code requirement for licenses

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    DLARC secures grant for ham radio preservation

    โ€œARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Hams in Brazil gain 11 meter band access

    โ€œThe resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-08-2026 2PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    Dayton Hamvention ARRL Events app is live

    โ€œThe ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.โ€

    โ€” Chris Perrine
  • โ€ข

    FCC targets Chinese electronics testing labs

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil removes Morse code licensing requirements

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    ARDC grant funds ham radio digital library

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
  • โ€ข

    Amazon launches first Kuiper satellite constellation

    โ€œAmazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.โ€

    โ€” George Bowen
APR 7, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 2PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    Dayton Hamvention goes digital with a new events app - the mobile tool features forum scheduling, site maps, and a QR-based digital QSL card system to modernize attendee networking.

    โ€œit generates a QR code on your event badge that you can then scan on the app and trade information and in-person QSL card, if you will, with your other attendees right in the app.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    The FCC moves to restrict Chinese electronics testing - a proposed order would ban device certification by labs controlled by entities posing national security risks, shifting the responsibility to US-based facilities.

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil eliminates Morse code requirements for hams - regulator ANATEL is updating license exams and granting amateur radio operators new access to 11-meter Citizens' Band frequencies.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
APR 7, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 3PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The FCC aims to ban device testing by foreign labs tied to national security risks - The commission will vote on a new order to ensure US-based laboratories handle the certification of electronics, specifically targeting entities controlled by countries like China.

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil is modernizing amateur radio by dropping Morse code requirements - Regulator ANATEL is also granting hams access to the 11-meter citizens' band and updating license exams for the first time in several years.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    A new grant secures the future of amateur radio's largest digital archive - ARDC funding allows the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications to continue digitizing historical newsletters, software, and call books for another two years.

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 7, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 4PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    FCC targets foreign testing of US electronics - The commission plans to ban device testing by laboratories owned or controlled by entities posing national security risks, specifically highlighting that Chinese labs currently test 75% of electronics sold in the US.

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil drops Morse code and expands ham bands - Regulator ANATEL is removing Morse requirements for amateur licenses and granting hams access to the 11-meter (CB) band with power limits of up to 25 watts on SSB.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Digital radio library secures two-year funding extension - A second grant from the ARDC will allow the Internet Archive's Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications to continue digitizing historical newsletters, software, and call books.

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 7, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 6PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The FCC plans to ban device testing in high-risk nations - this proposal aims to move electronics certification to US-based labs to mitigate national security risks associated with labs controlled by countries like China.

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil is eliminating Morse code requirements for ham licenses - new regulatory changes will modernize the licensing exam process and grant amateur operators new access to 11-meter citizens' band frequencies.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Historical radio archives receive a major funding boost - a new grant from the ARDC ensures the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications can continue digitizing and preserving century-old call books and software for two more years.

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 9PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The FCC plans to move electronics testing to US soil - The regulator is reviewing an order to ban device testing by overseas labs owned by entities deemed national security risks, specifically targeting labs in China.

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil is dropping Morse code for amateur licenses - Regulator ANATEL is modernizing exam requirements and granting licensed hams new access to the 11-meter citizen band with specific power limits.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Historical radio archives secured two more years of funding - A new grant for the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications will allow the continued digitization of club newsletters, vintage software, and century-old call books.

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 8, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 10PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    FCC targets Chinese electronics testing labs - the agency is reviewing an order to ban device certification by foreign entities deemed national security risks, potentially shifting three-quarters of current testing to US-based labs

    โ€œThe FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China before they can be sold to US consumers.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil modernizes amateur radio regulations - the national regulator is officially removing Morse code requirements for licenses and granting hams legal access to the 11-meter citizen's band for the first time

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
  • โ€ข

    Ham radio history is being digitized for the future - a new grant for the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications ensures two more years of preserving rare 19th-century call books and legacy packet radio software

    โ€œThe grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 7, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-07-2026 1PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The ARRL Hamvention app is now live for 2025 - this digital tool allows attendees to plan schedules, browse exhibitors, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes during the world's largest amateur radio gathering.

    โ€œIt generates a QR code on your event badge that you can then scan on the app and trade information and in-person QSL card, if you will, with your other attendees right in the app.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    The FCC is moving to ban overseas electronic testing labs - this proposed order targets facilities in countries like China that pose national security risks, shifting the certification of US-bound electronics to domestic laboratories.

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil has modernized its amateur radio regulations - the national regulator ANATEL has dropped Morse code requirements for licenses and granted hams new access to the 11-meter citizens' band.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Joshua Marler
APR 6, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-06-2026 3PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The Dayton Hamvention app streamlines the event experience - the new digital tool allows attendees to map out forum schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange contact information via digital QR code badges.

    โ€œIt includes Hamvention's full program. You can browse and schedule the forums, preview the extensive list of exhibitors and find all the events that are happening.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    The FCC moves to repatriate electronics testing - a new proposal aims to ban testing labs controlled by foreign entities like China due to national security concerns, shifting certification responsibilities to US-based facilities.

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil is modernizing amateur radio licensing - regulator ANATEL is dropping Morse code requirements for all license classes and granting ham operators new access to the 11-meter band.

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
APR 6, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-06-2026 5PM EDT

  • โ€ข

    The Dayton Hamvention app simplifies the world's largest radio gathering - the new digital platform allows attendees to build custom schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR code scans

    โ€œIt includes Hamvention's full program. You can browse and schedule the forums, preview the extensive list of exhibitors and find all the events that are happening.โ€

    โ€” Sierra Harrop
  • โ€ข

    The FCC is moving to ban electronics testing by adversarial nations - a new proposal aims to shift device certification away from labs owned by entities posing national security risks, specifically targeting Chinese facilities that currently test 75% of US electronics

    โ€œThe Commission will review an order this month that bans device testing conducted by labs that are, quote, owned or controlled directly by entities that pose national security risks.โ€

    โ€” Don Hulick
  • โ€ข

    Brazil is modernizing its amateur radio licensing framework - the national regulator is removing Morse code requirements for exams and granting licensed hams new operating privileges on the 11-meter citizens' band

    โ€œThe Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.โ€

    โ€” Will Rogers
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