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FCC moves to relocate electronics testing to the US - The regulator is considering a ban on device testing by overseas labs owned by entities deemed national security risks, specifically targeting labs in China.
“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 eliminates Morse code requirements for licensing - New regulations from ANATEL will remove Morse code exams and grant Brazilian ham operators access to 11-meter citizens' band frequencies.
“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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ARRL debuts digital features for Dayton Hamvention - A new mobile app for the world's largest amateur radio gathering enables attendees to track prize drawings, navigate site maps, and trade digital QSL cards via QR codes.
“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.”