NPR News: 04-07-2026 9PM EDT
Key Takeaways
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The FCC plans to move electronics testing to US soil - The regulator is reviewing an order to ban device testing by overseas labs owned by entities deemed national security risks, specifically targeting labs in 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 dropping Morse code for amateur licenses - Regulator ANATEL is modernizing exam requirements and granting licensed hams new access to the 11-meter citizen band 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.”
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Historical radio archives secured two more years of funding - A new grant for the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications will allow the continued digitization of club newsletters, vintage software, and century-old call books.
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
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