PUBLISHED: APR 13, 2026INDEXED: APR 14, 2026, 12:02 AM

NPR News: 04-13-2026 6PM EDT

Key Takeaways

  • Hamvention app enables digital 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.

    Sierra Harrop
  • FCC targets Chinese electronic testing labs

    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.

    Don Hulick
  • Brazil removes Morse code license 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 grant secures radio history preservation

    The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.

    Joshua Marler
  • Amazon begins Kuiper satellite constellation launches

    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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