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ARRL launches Dayton Hamvention mobile events app
“ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, announces that the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.”
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FCC to ban foreign-owned 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.”
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Brazil drops Morse code requirement for amateur licenses
“The Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.”
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Digital Library of Amateur Radio receives preservation grant
“ARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications.”
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Brazilian amateurs gain access to 11 meter frequencies
“The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.”
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“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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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.
“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.”
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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.
“The Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.”
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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.
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
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FCC moves to relocate electronics testing to the US - The regulator is considering a ban on device testing by overseas labs owned by entities deemed national security risks, specifically targeting labs in China.
“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 eliminates Morse code requirements for licensing - New regulations from ANATEL will remove Morse code exams and grant Brazilian ham operators access to 11-meter citizens' band frequencies.
“The Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.”
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ARRL debuts digital features for Dayton Hamvention - A new mobile app for the world's largest amateur radio gathering enables attendees to track prize drawings, navigate site maps, and trade digital QSL cards via QR codes.
“It 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.”
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