NPR News: 04-11-2026 8PM EDT
Key Takeaways
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FCC mandates US-based electronics testing
“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. The 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.”
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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. The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies. They must identify with their call signs and are limited to 10 watts of power in AM and 25 watts of power in SSB.”
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DLARC secures grant for history preservation
“ARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications. The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years. The library includes a plethora of content from club newsletters to software to old printed call books that date back to the early 1900s.”
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ARRL launches Dayton Hamvention mobile app
“It 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. During the event, you can use the app features to follow along the hourly prize drawings populated by the Dayton Hamvention Prize Committee and browse building and site maps so you can find exactly what you're looking for in all of that complex.”
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Court halts Voice of America employee return
“In the on-again-off-again saga of the Voice of America, a US appeals court has halted an order allowing VOA employees to go back to work. These headline stories will come to you in a moment along with this week's special features.”
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