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“the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.”

“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 Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.”

“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”

“Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.”

“the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.”

“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 Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020.”

“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”

“Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.”

“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.”

“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. According to a statement by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr, he identified China as one example of such a country. He said it was important that US-based laboratories begin to take on the responsibility to certify such equipment.”

“The Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses under the changes that have been under consideration since 2020. The regulator will update content in its exams for its three license classes. This is one of several changes contained in a resolution released on April 28th by ANATEL. The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.”

“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.”

“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. They must also stay within authorized channels. The regulator expects to move ahead with these changes after a six months period in which supplementary regulations will also be issued.”

“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. Those going are also encouraged to tap on the My Profile icon in the app, add your name and call sign, email address, anything else you'd like to share with other guests because it generates a QR code on your event badge that you can then scan on the app and trade information.”

“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. According to Carr's statement, Chinese labs test about three quarters of all electronics sold in the US.”

“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.”

“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years. This free resource combines archived digital print materials, born digital content, websites, oral histories, personal collections, and other related materials, records, and publications. Phase two of the library's operation will include acquiring and digitizing material from the California Historical Radio Society.”

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