APR 12, 2026

NPR News: 04-12-2026 2PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • Hamvention 2025 events app is now live

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

    Sierra Harrop
  • FCC moves electronics testing to US labs

    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 ends Morse code licensing requirements

    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 receives grant for historical preservation

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

    Joshua Marler
  • Court halts VOA staff return to work

    In the on-again-off-again saga of the Voice of America, a US appeals court has halted an order allowing VOA employees to go back to work.

    George Bowen
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