Here's today's news:
FCC Legalizes CB DXing
The FCC has lifted a regulation on communicating over Citizen's Band radio with stations further than 250 km. or 155.3 miles. Apparently this was a restriction on CB previously. Who knew?
FCC to change FRS and GMRS rules
The FCC will be splitting the two services to alleviate confusion over licensing of radios that work on both. There will be additional channels added, and the new FRS-only radios will be allowed to use 2 Watts on the new FRS-unique channels. GMRS radios will no longer cover FRS channels, and will be labeled that a license is required for usage.
New MF and LF bands are NOT ready for use in the USA as of yet
Amateurs cannot use these frequencies until 30 days after the Report and Order is published in the Federal Register and the final procedures for registering stations with the Utilities Telecoms Council (UTC) have been approved and announced. Monitor the ARRL for news on this subject. I will report on equipment as it come available.
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