The ARRL report the deadlines have been set for comments and reply comments in an FCC proceeding to reassess the limits and policies governing exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields On March 27, the FCC released a First Report and Order, Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry ( ET Docket Nos. …
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May 31 2013
FCC seeks small Vanity Call Sign fee increase
The FCC released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on May 23, seeking to raise the fee for Amateur Radio vanity call signs by 20 cents. Currently, a vanity call sign costs $15 and is good for 10 years. The new fee, if approved, will go up to $15.20 for 10 years. The FCC is …
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May 16 2013
Washington Times: Morse Code still relevant
A letter from radio amateur Doran S Platt III K3HVG has been published in the Washington Times The letter was written in response to an article that appeared in the newspaper by Randolph J. May president of the Free State Foundation (a non-profit, nonpartisan think tank). The article concerned the nominee for Chair of the …
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Apr 26 2013
1st Qtr FCC spectrum enforcement actions
Unlike some communications regulators, the FCC in the USA takes the enforcement of radio spectrum regulations seriously. The ARRL report that in the first quarter of 2013 (January-March), the FCC issued 23 enforcement actions. Details of actions taken to defend amateur radio spectrum can be seen at http://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-announces-enforcement -actions-for-january-march-2013 In the UK the communications regulator …
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Apr 26 2013
Florida man cited for causing interference to Ham Radio
The ARRL report that the FCC has issued a Citation and Order to Ruben D. Lopez Jr of Pomona Park, Florida. The Citation, issued April 23, is in response to several complaints about a well pump at Lopez’s residence that was acting as an incidental radiator and causing harmful interference to local radio amateurs. According …
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