https://twiar.net North America's Premiere Amateur Radio News Magazine Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:48:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://twiar.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-twiarlogo512px-32x32.jpg https://twiar.net 32 32 https://twiar.net/2026/04/05/via-amateur-radio-daily-new-regulations-for-hams-in-norway/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:59:55 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=41053 Amateur radio operators in Norway have a number of new regulations including a new entry-level...]]> https://twiar.net/2026/03/13/via-the-arrl-indiana-hams-living-under-hoas-gain-antenna-protections/ Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:14:08 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=40497 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2026/02/21/via-the-rsgb-reminder-that-only-full-licence-holders-can-operate-on-5mhz/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=39914 Read more at RSGB.co.uk]]> https://twiar.net/2026/02/21/via-the-arrl-fcc-requires-that-frn-contact-information-be-updated-within-ten-days-of-a-change/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:38:14 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=39934 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2026/02/14/via-amateur-radio-daily-new-60-meter-frequencies-available-to-us-hams-today/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:55:35 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=39718 The FCC approved access to a new set of 60 meter frequencies to be more...]]> https://twiar.net/2026/02/11/via-amateur-radio-daily-obsolete-part-97-rules-deleted-today/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:55:47 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=39654 Four rules that affect amateur radio operators under Part 97 have been marked for deletion...]]> https://twiar.net/2026/01/18/via-the-arrl-new-60-meter-frequencies-available-as-of-february-13/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:45:39 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=38938 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2026/01/08/fcc-reminds-experimental-hf-stations-to-identify-themselves/ https://twiar.net/2026/01/08/fcc-reminds-experimental-hf-stations-to-identify-themselves/#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:11:59 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=38743 Some high-frequency stations, suspected for data trading, had been exempt]]> https://twiar.net/2026/01/08/fcc-reminds-experimental-hf-stations-to-identify-themselves/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2026/01/06/fcc-bans-sale-of-all-foreign-drones-in-the-u-s/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:02:21 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=38713 The FCC has prohibited the sale of all new foreign-made drones and drone components in...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/12/21/via-the-arrl-obsolete-part-97-rules-to-be-deleted-february-10-2026/ https://twiar.net/2025/12/21/via-the-arrl-obsolete-part-97-rules-to-be-deleted-february-10-2026/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:45:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=38215 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/12/21/via-the-arrl-obsolete-part-97-rules-to-be-deleted-february-10-2026/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2025/12/14/via-the-arrl-fcc-allocates-60-meter-world-wide-amateur-band-approved-at-wrc-15-continues-amateur-use-of-four-additional-60-meter-channels-and-updates-420-mhz-coordination-information/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 17:45:50 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=37989 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/12/14/via-amateur-radio-daily-fcc-expands-us-hams-access-to-60-meter-band/ Sun, 14 Dec 2025 05:17:31 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=38013 General Class and above license holders in the United States will soon have access to...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/11/20/via-the-arrl-arrl-vec-ready-to-file-2500-ham-radio-license-applications-fcc-extends-renewal-filing-deadline/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:00:55 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=37328 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/10/17/via-the-arrl-fcc-announces-intent-to-delete-minor-part-97-provisions/ https://twiar.net/2025/10/17/via-the-arrl-fcc-announces-intent-to-delete-minor-part-97-provisions/#comments Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:34:58 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=36495 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/10/17/via-the-arrl-fcc-announces-intent-to-delete-minor-part-97-provisions/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2025/09/28/via-the-arrl-arrl-wants-every-ham-to-help-us-pass-the-bill/ Sun, 28 Sep 2025 19:45:47 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=35922 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/09/25/via-the-arrl-ncvec-question-pool-committee-removes-extra-class-question-e6d07-from-use/ https://twiar.net/2025/09/25/via-the-arrl-ncvec-question-pool-committee-removes-extra-class-question-e6d07-from-use/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:02:37 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=35886 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/09/25/via-the-arrl-ncvec-question-pool-committee-removes-extra-class-question-e6d07-from-use/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2025/09/22/video-radio-enthusiast-at-risk-of-losing-lifelong-hobby-uk/ Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:01:57 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=35817 A 92-year-old man has lost a battle with Stockton Council to keep an antenna in...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/09/18/arrl-launches-nationwide-grassroots-campaign-to-pass-amateur-radio-emergency-preparedness-act/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:10:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=35683 ARRL has launched a nationwide grassroots campaign aimed at securing the passage of federal legislation...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/08/10/via-amateur-radio-daily-candidate-for-us-congress-focuses-on-issues-related-to-amateur-radio/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:44:54 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=34594 Austin Ayers (WX3SVR) is running for US Congress with a campaign focusing on the rights...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/07/25/via-the-rac-rac-response-to-fcc-docket-25-201/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:55:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=34165 RAC Regulatory Affairs Officer Dave Goodwin, VE3KG For immediate release July 25, 2025 – Ottawa,...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/07/18/via-amateur-radio-daily-opposition-to-nextnav-and-ast-spacemobile-encroachment-on-amateur-radio-spectrum-continues/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:21:30 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=33855 AST SpaceMobile and NextNav continue to receive pushback from groups opposing the potential encroachment of...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/06/14/via-amateur-radio-daily-wireless-institute-of-australia-highlights-concerns-regarding-iaru-restructuring-plan/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 14:45:35 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=32968 The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) released a statement earlier this week highlighting concerns regarding...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/05/27/fcc-adopts-new-rule-to-protect-comms-sector-from-foreign-adversaries/ Tue, 27 May 2025 17:06:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=32441 FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced that the commission has moved forward with two proposals...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/05/23/via-the-arrl-just-in-amateur-spectrum-addressed-in-us-house-reconciliation-bill/ Fri, 23 May 2025 05:37:03 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=32298 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/05/16/via-the-arrl-arrl-renews-defense-of-the-902-928-mhz-amateur-radio-band/ Fri, 16 May 2025 04:57:20 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=32058 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/04/07/ham-community-frets-in-delete-delete-comments/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:13:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=31044 Nearly 300 commenters have already flooded the FCC’s website since Chairman Brendan Carr asked for...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/04/07/via-amateur-radio-daily-300-comments-submitted-in-response-to-in-re-delete-delete-delete/ https://twiar.net/2025/04/07/via-amateur-radio-daily-300-comments-submitted-in-response-to-in-re-delete-delete-delete/#comments Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:13:04 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=31025 RadioWorld reports close to 300 comments filed in response to the recent FCC Public Notice,...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/04/07/via-amateur-radio-daily-300-comments-submitted-in-response-to-in-re-delete-delete-delete/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2025/03/22/via-amateur-radio-daily-arrl-to-file-comments-on-fcc-delete-delete-delete-public-notice/ https://twiar.net/2025/03/22/via-amateur-radio-daily-arrl-to-file-comments-on-fcc-delete-delete-delete-public-notice/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 16:56:44 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=29310 The ARRL has announced its intent to file comments on the FCC’s recent Public Notice,...]]> https://twiar.net/2025/03/22/via-amateur-radio-daily-arrl-to-file-comments-on-fcc-delete-delete-delete-public-notice/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2025/03/21/via-the-arrl-fcc-initiates-broad-inquiry-on-rules-to-delete-or-amend/ https://twiar.net/2025/03/21/via-the-arrl-fcc-initiates-broad-inquiry-on-rules-to-delete-or-amend/#comments Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:45:00 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=29217 Read more at ARRL.org]]> https://twiar.net/2025/03/21/via-the-arrl-fcc-initiates-broad-inquiry-on-rules-to-delete-or-amend/feed/ 1 https://twiar.net/2024/12/15/via-hackaday-the-6ghz-band-opens-in-the-us/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:46:04 +0000 https://twiar.net/?p=26433 On December 11th, the FCC announced that the band around 6GHz would be open to...]]>