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Radio Amateurs Contribute to Development of Open-Source Ventilators

At a time when ventilators critical to treating patients diagnosed with COVID-19 are in short supply, a dedicated group of radio amateurs is making important contributions to an effort to bring a low-cost human... Read More...

China Proposes to Restrict Some Amateur Radio Spectrum Allocations

China is reportedly considering regulatory action that would eliminate access to some portions of spectrum currently used by amateur radio operators in that country.

Petitioner Asks FCC for New 8-Meter Amateur Band

A public advocate for increased access to radio spectrum by U.S. citizens has requested that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) create a new 8-meter Amateur Radio spectrum allocation on a secondar... Read More...

U.S. FCC and ARRL Sign MoU on Volunteer Monitors Program

ARRL, the National Association for Amateur Radio, and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to enlist amateur radio operators in the monitorin... Read More...

Author Warns of Wireless Power Transmission Interference

At least one technical expert has raised concerns regarding the potential of WPT systems to interfere with radio communications, including amateur radio operations.

Court Rules Excessive Antenna Application Fees Violate Reasonable Accommodations

The New York State Supreme Court has ruled that local municipalities cannot charge “excessive” fees in connection with applications for antenna permits filed by amateur radio operators. The case, which origi... Read More...

Domain “.Radio” Now Available

If you’re getting bored with the usual litany of top-level internet domain names, it’s time to celebrate. According to a recent news item posted on the website of the ARRL, the European Broadcast Union will ... Read More...

Cuba Updates Amateur Radio Regulations

The ARRL reports that the Cuban Ministry of Communications has adopted a new regulatory scheme applicable to amateur radio operation in that country. According to an ARRL press release issued in late March, ... Read More...

Amateur Radio Parity Act Passes U.S. House of Representatives

Efforts by the amateur radio communities to lift restrictions on the installation of antennas in deed-restricted home owner associations have moved one step closer to reality with the recent passage in the U.S.... Read More...

FCC Fixes Applications Batch Processing Problem

The ARRL reports that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has apparently resolved a computer programming issue that had prevented the timely processing of hundreds of applications for commercial ra... Read More...