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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
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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Federal Communications Commission DA 25-456 Before the Federal Communications Commission Washington, D.C. 20554 ) In the Matter of ) File
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
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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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) Overview March is a busy contest month, anchored by the ARRL International DX Contest – Phone and supported by a dense schedule of CW, SSB, digital, and QRP events. This
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HamCation 2027
HamCation Requires lots of planning, hard work, and a team of dedicated volunteers. A Letter From The Chairman About HamCation 2026 On behalf of our sponsors, The Orlando Amateur Radio Club and all the volunteers making HamCation the 5-Star event that is has become, we want to welcome you to
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Five Band Doublet
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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.
FCC Enforcement
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
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 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
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