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FCC Adopts New 60‑Meter Allocation and Confirms Continued Amateur Access, ARRL Reports

FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee

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FCC Adopts New 60‑Meter Allocation and Confirms Continued Amateur Access, ARRL Reports

WHCAARC Intelligence Summary — Regulatory Update, worldwide 60‑meter amateur allocation The ARRL is reporting that the Federal Communications Commission has

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FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee

Before theFederal Communications CommissionWashington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter ofJason M. FrawleyLicensee of Amateur Radio Station WA7CQ,Lewiston, Idaho ))))))) File

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Ham Radio Youth Insights: Maintaining & Enjoying Friendships with Amateur Radio Friends

Original Post: by Katie Campbell, KE8LQR on March 6, 2026 at 1:45 pm Managing a social life as a young ham can

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March 2026 Amateur Radio Contest Calendar

March 2026 Amateur Radio Contest Calendar For WHCAARC NEWS & INTELLIGENCE Month: March 2026Region: Worldwide (HF, VHF, CW, SSB, Digital)

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Ham Radio Youth Insights: Maintaining & Enjoying Friendships with Amateur Radio Friends

Original Post: by Katie Campbell, KE8LQR on March 6, 2026 at 1:45 pm Managing a social life as a young ham can prove challenging from time to time. You might be considered “the nerd” at school but are also far too young to be friends with the majority of amateur radio operators,

Strategies Beyond Recruitment–a Plan to Engage Newly Licensed Hams

The ham radio community as a whole recognizes the urgent need for more young faces and youth operators to help our hobby thrive and grow.

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FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee

Before theFederal Communications CommissionWashington, D.C. 20554 In the Matter ofJason M. FrawleyLicensee of Amateur Radio Station WA7CQ,Lewiston, Idaho ))))))) File No.: EB-FIELDWR-21-00032537NAL/Acct. No.: 202232030001FRN: 0002984920 FORFEITURE ORDER Adopted:  December 26, 2024 Released: January 3, 2025  By the Commission: Commissioner Simington dissenting.  FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION  Marlene H. Dortch  Secretary 

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FCC Adopts New 60‑Meter Allocation and Confirms Continued Amateur Access, ARRL Reports

By: Lowell Yates
On: March 8, 2026

WHCAARC Intelligence Summary — Regulatory Update, worldwide 60‑meter amateur allocation The ARRL is reporting that the Federal Communications Commission has formally adopted the new worldwide 60‑meter amateur allocation established at WRC‑15. According to ARRL’s coverage, the FCC’s December 9, 2025 Report and Order authorize amateur operation on 5351.5–5366.5 kHz with

FCC Upholds Record $34,000 Forfeiture Against Amateur Licensee

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On: March 8, 2026

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