The FCC is proposing a rule that would require telecom companies to collect and store more personal information from new and renewing phone customers, including a government-issued identification numb
The FCC is proposing a rule that would require telecom companies to collect and store more personal information from new and renewing phone customers, including a government-issued identification numb
A surveillance company is developing a product called SignalTrace that would expand automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) beyond tracking vehicles and into tracking people. By adding sensors to ALPR
The article argues that the next major front in U.S.-China space competition will be the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), set for Shanghai. Wi
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that AT&T and Verizon cannot overturn FCC fines for selling customers’ real-time location data without consent on Seventh Amendment grounds. The case centered on $104 milli
HamStudy.org: Cutting edge amateur radio study tools
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Hikvision has acknowledged a critical cybersecurity flaw rated 9.8/10, described by the discovering researcher as a “zero-click unauthenticated remote code execution.” IPVM estimates the issue could a
Researchers at Dartmouth College have developed a way to improve and direct Wi‑Fi signals using a 3D-printed reflector covered in aluminum foil. The technique works by exploiting a basic property of e
Researchers and tech experts say aluminum foil behind a Wi‑Fi router can sometimes improve signal, but only in a limited, directional way. A 2017 Dartmouth College study found that a properly curved r
Haven 2 – IP Mesh Radio (Digital Guide)
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May 19
Haven 2 – IP Mesh Radio is a $97 digital build guide for creating a private, locally managed IP mesh network using open-source tools and off-the-shelf hardware. It is not a prebuilt device or plug-and
Utah has become the first U.S. state to explicitly make websites liable for users who hide their location with VPNs under age-verification law. Senate Bill 73, called the Online Age Verification Amend
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously voted to advance a proposal that would bar all testing labs in China and Hong Kong from certifying electronics for sale in the United States, ci
Getting Licensed
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The ARRL “Getting Licensed” page explains how to become a licensed amateur radio operator in the United States. Before transmitting, operators must be licensed and follow FCC rules. U.S. amateur radio
DXing - Wikipedia
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DXing is the hobby of receiving and identifying distant radio or television signals, or making two-way radio contacts with faraway stations. The term comes from “DX,” telegraphic shorthand for “distan
Nokia and Rohde Schwarz announced that Nokia Drone Networks has received FCC certification, making it the first fully certified native 4G/5G drone-in-a-box solution in the U.S. This milestone enables
Moroccan electronics engineer Nawfal Motii has open-sourced the Aeris-10, a DIY phased-array radar system that he says rivals commercial units priced around $250,000. The project is published on GitHu
Moroccan electronics engineer Nawfal Motii has open-sourced Aeris-10, a DIY radar system he says rivals commercial phased-array units that can cost around $250,000. The project is posted on GitHub wit
HYFIX Spatial Intelligence, a U.S.-based semiconductor company, announced a $15 million seed round to develop and manufacture American-made chips for drones and autonomous robots. The round was led by
Investigators are concerned that a recent breach of the FBI's Digital Collection System Network could involve nation-state actors, particularly linked to the Chinese government. On February 17, the FB
The National Interoperability Field Operations Guide (NIFOG) Version 2.01 serves as a crucial technical reference for incident communications, updated regularly to reflect input from public safety pra
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The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) Title 47, Part 15 governs Radio Frequency Devices under the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This part includes regulation
N5DUX Ham Radio PDFs
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The document is a comprehensive listing of resources related to amateur (ham) radio, specifically hosted on the N5DUX website. It contains a variety of downloadable PDF files that cover numerous topic
On March 23, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced an update to its Covered List, which now includes foreign-made consumer routers. This decision is a response to concerns that s
Musk says SpaceX focus is on the moon rather than Mars
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Elon Musk has announced that SpaceX will prioritize lunar settlement over Mars colonization, stating that a self-sustaining city on the moon could be established within a decade, compared to the 20-pl
Raspberry Pi 3G/4G-LTE Base HAT
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Feb 1
The Raspberry Pi 3G/4G-LTE Base HAT enables global IoT connectivity by easily integrating with various Raspberry Pi models and Mini PCIe modems. It supports fast LTE data speeds of up to 150 Mbps and
Google has formally integrated AI-generated headlines into its news feature, Google Discover, claiming they enhance user satisfaction. This change has sparked criticism for prioritizing misleading AI
Google has formally integrated AI-generated headlines into its news feature, Google Discover, claiming they enhance user satisfaction. This change has sparked criticism for prioritizing misleading AI
Google has formally integrated AI-generated headlines into its news feature, Google Discover, claiming they enhance user satisfaction. This change has sparked criticism for prioritizing misleading AI
The U.S. government has officially implemented a ban on DJI drones, expanding the FCC's "Covered List" to include all foreign-made drones, effectively pushing nearly all international brands out of th
Wi-Fi advocates get win from FCC with vote to allow higher-power devices
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The FCC plans to authorize a new category of wireless devices, known as Geofenced Variable Power (GVP) devices, to operate outdoors and at higher power levels in the 6 GHz Wi-Fi band. This initiative,
FCC Partially Walks Back Its Recent Drone and Parts Ban
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Jan 10
The FCC has partially reversed its blanket ban on foreign-made drones and components following backlash from stakeholders. The ban, initially based on national security concerns, now exempts unmanned
SpaceX's proposal to launch an additional 15,000 Starlink satellites has encountered significant opposition from rival companies like Viasat and Globalstar, as well as environmental groups, following
The FCC's proposal to allow prisons to jam contraband cell phones faces significant opposition from wireless carriers and advocacy groups, who argue that it would disrupt all communications, including
On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its "Covered List" to include all foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components, citing nati
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On December 22, 2025, the FCC's Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced the inclusion of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and critical components produced abroad, along with specific commu
U.S. special warfare trainers are urging regulators to expand areas for jamming cellular and GPS signals to better prepare troops for modern electronic warfare, as evidenced by lessons learned from Uk