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APR 12, 2026NPR

NPR News: 04-12-2026 1PM EDT

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Dayton Hamvention app is now live
“The Free ARRL Events App for the 2025 Dayton Hamvention is live.”
— Sierra Harrop
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FCC plans to ban Chinese lab testing
“The FCC plans to tighten its requirements for testing of electronic devices made in countries such as China.”
— Don Hulick
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Brazil removes Morse code exam requirement
“The Brazilian regulator will no longer require Morse code for amateur licenses.”
— Will Rogers
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DLARC grant funds two more years
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
— Joshua Marler
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Amazon launches its first Kuiper satellites
“Amazon kicks off its satellite constellation with a launch of its first group of satellites for the Kuiper network.”
— George Bowen

APR 7, 2026NPR

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The FCC plans to ban device testing in high-risk nations - this proposal aims to move electronics certification to US-based labs to mitigate national security risks associated with labs controlled by countries like China.
“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
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Brazil is eliminating Morse code requirements for ham licenses - new regulatory changes will modernize the licensing exam process and grant amateur operators new 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.”
— Will Rogers
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Historical radio archives receive a major funding boost - a new grant from the ARDC ensures the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications can continue digitizing and preserving century-old call books and software for two more years.
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
— Joshua Marler

APR 7, 2026NPR

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Dayton Hamvention is digitizing the attendee experience - the new ARRL Events App allows users to build custom schedules, track live prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes during the world's largest ham radio gathering.
“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.”
— Sierra Harrop
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The FCC is moving to ban overseas electronics testing labs - a new proposal aims to prevent laboratories owned by entities posing national security risks, specifically in China, from certifying electronic devices for the U.S. market.
“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
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Brazil is modernizing its amateur radio licensing - the regulator ANATEL is removing Morse code requirements for exams and granting licensed hams new access to the 11-meter band under 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.”
— Will Rogers

APR 7, 2026NPR

•
The FCC plans to ban device testing in high-risk nations - this proposal aims to move electronics certification to US-based labs to mitigate national security risks associated with labs controlled by countries like China.
“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 is eliminating Morse code requirements for ham licenses - new regulatory changes will modernize the licensing exam process and grant amateur operators new 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.”
— Will Rogers
•
Historical radio archives receive a major funding boost - a new grant from the ARDC ensures the Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications can continue digitizing and preserving century-old call books and software for two more years.
“The grant will allow Dlarc to continue curating and preserving historical content related to Ham Radio for an additional two years.”
— Joshua Marler

APR 7, 2026NPR

•
Dayton Hamvention is digitizing the attendee experience - the new ARRL Events App allows users to build custom schedules, track live prize drawings, and exchange digital QSL cards via QR codes during the world's largest ham radio gathering.
“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.”
— Sierra Harrop
•
The FCC is moving to ban overseas electronics testing labs - a new proposal aims to prevent laboratories owned by entities posing national security risks, specifically in China, from certifying electronic devices for the U.S. market.
“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 is modernizing its amateur radio licensing - the regulator ANATEL is removing Morse code requirements for exams and granting licensed hams new access to the 11-meter band under 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.”
— Will Rogers