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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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“Oil is a globally priced commodity, so even though we won't have a physical shortage here because we've got Canada for heavy oil and we produce our own, the reality is that the price is global and there's a real physical shortage.”
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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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Dayton Hamvention goes digital with a new events app - the mobile tool features forum scheduling, site maps, and a QR-based digital QSL card system to modernize attendee networking.
“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 moves to restrict Chinese electronics testing - a proposed order would ban device certification by labs controlled by entities posing national security risks, shifting the responsibility 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 eliminates Morse code requirements for hams - regulator ANATEL is updating license exams and granting amateur radio 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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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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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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Dayton Hamvention goes digital - The 2025 event app is now live, allowing attendees to manage forum schedules, track prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes.
“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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FCC moves to ban foreign electronics testing - A proposed order aims to shift device certification away from labs in countries like China to U.S.-based facilities to mitigate national 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 modernizes amateur radio licensing - Regulator ANATEL is removing Morse code requirements for licenses and granting hams new access to the 11-meter citizens' band under specific power limits.
“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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US-Israel rescue mission signals deepening Iran conflict - A daring search-and-rescue operation for a downed US pilot highlights escalating military engagement and conflicting narratives between Washington and Tehran.
“President Trump announced the rescue on social media, calling it, quote, one of the most daring search and rescue operations in US history.”
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Global oil prices are surging despite domestic production - The Middle East conflict creates a physical shortage that impacts refiners globally, driving US gas prices toward $6 per gallon in some regions.
“Oil is a globally priced commodity, so even though we won't have a physical shortage here because we've got Canada for heavy oil and we produce our own, the reality is that the price is global and there's a real physical shortage.”
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Middle East instability is hollowing out religious traditions - Severe security restrictions in Jerusalem have left holy sites nearly empty on Easter, turning once-vibrant pilgrimages into somber, localized prayers for peace.
“Holy places without pilgrims is like a body without soul.”
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