NPR News: 04-06-2026 5PM EDT

Key Takeaways

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  The Dayton Hamvention app simplifies the world's largest radio gathering - the new digital platform allows attendees to build custom schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR code scans

  “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 electronics testing by adversarial nations - a new proposal aims to shift device certification away from labs owned by entities posing national security risks, specifically targeting Chinese facilities that currently test 75% of US electronics

  “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 framework - the national regulator is removing Morse code requirements for exams and granting licensed hams new operating privileges 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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