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The FCC targets Chinese lab testing for US electronics - the regulator plans to ban certifications from foreign labs owned by entities deemed national security risks to ensure domestic oversight of imported hardware
“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 modernizes its amateur radio licensing requirements - the national regulator is removing Morse code exam components and granting hams new access to operate on the 11-meter citizens' band
“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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Ham radio's digital library secures future funding - a new ARDC grant allows the Internet Archive to continue digitizing and preserving decades of historical radio newsletters, software, and 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“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
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“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.”
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The ARRL Hamvention app is now live for 2025 - this digital tool allows attendees to plan schedules, browse exhibitors, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes during the world's largest amateur radio gathering.
“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.”
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The FCC is moving to ban overseas electronic testing labs - this proposed order targets facilities in countries like China that pose national security risks, shifting the certification of US-bound electronics to domestic laboratories.
“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.”
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Brazil has modernized its amateur radio regulations - the national regulator ANATEL has dropped Morse code requirements for licenses and granted hams new access to the 11-meter citizens' band.
“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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