APR 8, 2026

NPR News: 04-08-2026 5PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • ARRL launches official 2025 Hamvention event app

    The Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.

    Chris Perrine
  • FCC aims to restrict foreign electronic device 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 ham 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
  • Digital Library of Amateur Radio secures expansion funding

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

    Joshua Marler
  • Amazon begins launching Kuiper satellite constellation network

    Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.

    George Bowen
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