APR 8, 2026

NPR News: 04-08-2026 2PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • Dayton Hamvention ARRL Events app is live

    The ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.

    Chris Perrine
  • FCC targets Chinese electronics testing labs

    The 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.

    Don Hulick
  • Brazil removes Morse code licensing requirements

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

    Will Rogers
  • ARDC grant funds ham radio digital library

    The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.

    Joshua Marler
  • Amazon launches first Kuiper satellite constellation

    Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.

    George Bowen
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