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Dayton Hamvention ARRL Events app is live
“The ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
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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.”
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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 updated event planning app
“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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FCC bans device testing by foreign security risks
“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 drops Morse code requirement for ham 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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ARDC funds digital amateur radio library expansion
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
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Amazon kicks off Kuiper satellite constellation launch
“Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.”
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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.
“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 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.
“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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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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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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The FCC targets Chinese lab testing for US electronics - the regulator plans to ban certifications from foreign labs owned by entities deemed national security risks to ensure domestic oversight of imported hardware
“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 modernizes its amateur radio licensing requirements - the national regulator is removing Morse code exam components and granting hams new access to operate on the 11-meter citizens' band
“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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Ham radio's digital library secures future funding - a new ARDC grant allows the Internet Archive to continue digitizing and preserving decades of historical radio newsletters, software, and call books
“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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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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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 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.
“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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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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The FCC is banning electronics testing from labs in high-risk countries like China - the commission is moving to restrict device certification from foreign entities that pose national security risks, shifting the responsibility to U.S.-based laboratories.
“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 modernizing ham radio by dropping Morse code and opening the 11-meter band - regulator ANATEL is updating its licensing exams and allowing licensed operators to use citizen's band frequencies with 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 Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications secured two more years of funding - a new ARDC grant will support the ongoing effort to digitize and preserve historical radio newsletters, software, and documents dating back to the 19th century.
“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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