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FCC Fines Amateur Radio Operator for Interfering with Fire Suppression Communications

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a record fine against an amateur radio operator for interfering with radio communications supporting fire suppression efforts in a 2021 massive wild... Read More...

FCC Regulatory Process: Safety is Just One Consideration

Many people believe that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) focuses primarily on public safety considerations when developing regulations to address radio spectrum allocation issues. But, in reali... Read More...

FCC Addresses International Robocall Scammers

As part of its ongoing battle against robocall scamming activity, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now taking steps to stop illegal robocalls originating from outside of the U.S. In a Sixt... Read More...

FCC to Explore Options for Improving RF Receiver Performance

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comments and suggestions for improving the performance of radio frequency (RF) receivers. According to a Notice of Inquiry issued, the Commi... Read More...

FCC Accepting Applications for Pathways Program

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced that it is now accepting applications for its Pathways Program, which offers recent college graduates with an electronics engineering background th... Read More...

FCC Expands List of Communications Equipment That Pose Security Threat

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added additional products to its list of communications equipment and services that are deemed to pose a risk to U.S. national security or U.S. citizens. ... Read More...

FCC Reissues Enforcement Advisory on Using Radio Equipment for Criminal Acts

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reminding amateur radio operators not to use radios or radio equipment to commit or facilitate criminal acts. The FCC’s Enforcement Advisory reiterates the C... Read More...

FCC Adopts Rules to Increase Broadband Service Competition for Multi-Unit Buildings

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted rules to ease access to broadband services for those living or working in apartments, office buildings, and other multi-tenant structures. Accordi... Read More...

FCC Issues Citation for Operation of Interference-Generating TV Antenna

A NY resident has been ordered by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop using equipment found to cause harmful interference to licensed radio communications. In a Citation and Order, the Com... Read More...

FCC Updates Broadcast Radio Technical Rules

As part of its ongoing effort to increase rule transparency and eliminate unnecessary regulatory burdens, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to update its rules applicable to broadcast r... Read More...

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