APR 8, 2026

NPR News: 04-08-2026 3PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • Dayton Hamvention launches free events app

    ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, announces that the Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.

    Chris Perrine
  • FCC seeks to ban overseas electronics testing

    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.

    Don Hulick
  • Brazil removes Morse code requirement for licenses

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

    Will Rogers
  • DLARC secures grant for ham radio preservation

    ARDC has awarded a second grant to the Internet Archives Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications.

    Joshua Marler
  • Hams in Brazil gain 11 meter band access

    The resolution also grants hams the ability to operate on citizens' band 11 meter frequencies.

    Will Rogers
Want more? Subscribe to go deeper! →

Episode Description

NPR News: 04-08-2026 3PM EDT To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

Stay in the Loop

Get NPR News Now summaries and more, delivered free.