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Dayton Hamvention is digitizing the attendee experience - the new ARRL Events App allows users to build custom schedules, track live prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes during the world's largest ham radio gathering.
“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.”
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The FCC is moving to ban overseas electronics testing labs - a new proposal aims to prevent laboratories owned by entities posing national security risks, specifically in China, from certifying electronic devices for the U.S. market.
“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 is modernizing its amateur radio licensing - the regulator ANATEL is removing Morse code requirements for exams and granting licensed hams new access to the 11-meter band under specific power limitations.
“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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“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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Dayton Hamvention launches a dedicated mobile app - the new platform allows attendees to manage schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange contact information via digital QSL cards during the world's largest ham radio event.
“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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The FCC proposal targets Chinese electronics testing labs - the commission is moving to ban device testing by foreign entities that pose national security risks, aiming to shift certification responsate to U.S.-based laboratories.
“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 modernizes its amateur radio licensing requirements - the national regulator is eliminating Morse code tests and expanding ham access to the 11-meter band to align with modern communication standards.
“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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