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The FCC is banning electronics testing from labs in high-risk countries like China - the commission is moving to restrict device certification from foreign entities that pose national security risks, shifting the responsibility to U.S.-based laboratories.
“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 is modernizing ham radio by dropping Morse code and opening the 11-meter band - regulator ANATEL is updating its licensing exams and allowing licensed operators to use citizen's band frequencies with specific power limitations.
“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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The Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications secured two more years of funding - a new ARDC grant will support the ongoing effort to digitize and preserve historical radio newsletters, software, and documents dating back to the 19th century.
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”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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Dayton Hamvention launches a dedicated mobile app - the new platform allows attendees to manage schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange contact information via digital QSL cards during the world's largest ham radio event.
“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 proposal targets Chinese electronics testing labs - the commission is moving to ban device testing by foreign entities that pose national security risks, aiming to shift certification responsate to U.S.-based 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 modernizes its amateur radio licensing requirements - the national regulator is eliminating Morse code tests and expanding ham access to the 11-meter band to align with modern communication standards.
“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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The Dayton Hamvention app streamlines the event experience - the new digital tool allows attendees to map out forum schedules, track hourly prize drawings, and exchange contact information via digital QR code badges.
“It includes Hamvention's full program. You can browse and schedule the forums, preview the extensive list of exhibitors and find all the events that are happening.”
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The FCC moves to repatriate electronics testing - a new proposal aims to ban testing labs controlled by foreign entities like China due to national security concerns, shifting certification responsibilities to US-based facilities.
“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 is modernizing amateur radio licensing - regulator ANATEL is dropping Morse code requirements for all license classes and granting ham operators new access to the 11-meter 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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