NPR News: 04-07-2026 2PM EDT
Key Takeaways
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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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