NPR News: 04-06-2026 8PM EDT
Key Takeaways
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The Dayton Hamvention app simplifies on-site networking - the new mobile tool for the world's largest radio gathering allows hams to generate QR codes for digital contact exchanges and track live prize drawings.
“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 Chinese labs from certifying US electronics - citing national security concerns, the regulator plans to shift testing responsibilities to domestic laboratories for the 75% of electronics currently tested 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 is removing Morse code requirements for ham licenses - the regulator ANATEL is modernizing its exams and granting amateur operators new access to 11-meter citizens' band frequencies with 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... The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.”
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