Ham Radio 2.0

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The FCC is set to exempt amateur radio operators from new foreign adversary reporting requirements—great news for hams!This YouTube video covers the ARRL's January 15, 2026 update: In a draft Report and Order (GN Docket No. 25-166) released January 8, 2026, and adopted January 29, the FCC places Amateur Radio Service licenses in Schedule C, exempting them from attestation and detailed reporting.Thanks to strong ARRL advocacy, the FCC recognized amateurs pose minimal national security risk—no commercial services, no public network ties, and hobby-only use.

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Original article: https://incompliancemag.com/fcc-expected-to-exempt-amateur-radio-operators-from-foreign-adversary-reporting-requirements/

ARRL article: https://www.arrl.org/news/fcc-poised-to-exempt-amateurs-from-foreign-adversary-reporting-requirements 

Grok Article: https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg_1f9b3615-f5e9-4306-8665-e2bd43998c1a

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🚨 GMRS Update 2026: Latest on the FCC petition to add low-band VHF frequencies (30-50 MHz) to GMRS users! Discover the modified proposal, recent FCC rule changes sparking new momentum, potential for massive range improvements, and what this means for GMRS & FRS enthusiasts. Could we soon get long-range low-band channels for better rural/off-grid comms?

In this video, we break down the renewed push for VHF low-band expansion, including details from National Communications Magazine and community reactions. Don't miss the potential game-changer for General Mobile Radio Service!

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Tired of manually rotating your BuddiHex or climbing the mast every time you want to chase DX? Check out this brand-new wireless remote control rotor designed specifically for the popular Buddipole BuddiHex portable hex beam antenna!

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**🚨 NEW Buddipole Buddihex Mini – Ultra-Light 3-Band Portable Hex Beam Antenna for Ham Radio!**

Buddipole just dropped the **Buddihex Mini** at HamCation 2026 — the ultra-compact, super-lightweight hex beam antenna every portable operator has been waiting for! 

The **Buddihex Mini** is a true 3-band directional hex beam covering **6m, 10m, and 12m** (2m optional) that weighs only **3.5 lbs** and packs down tiny. Perfect for POTA activations, SOTA summits, Field Day, camping trips, apartment balconies, or anywhere you want real gain and directivity without hauling a full-size beam. 

If you run QRP or 100W portable and want a directional antenna that actually fits in your go-bag, the **Buddihex Mini** might be your new favorite rig companion. 

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Discover the ultimate dual-protocol **off-grid communication device** in this build guide: the powerful **3D Mesh** node featuring **two Heltec V3 boards**! This custom setup lets you run both **Meshtastic** and **Meshcore** seamlessly on the same hardware, giving you the flexibility to switch firmware, compare performance, or even experiment with hybrid mesh networking.

Perfect for preppers, hikers, off-grid enthusiasts, ham radio fans, and anyone building decentralized, long-range mesh networks without cell service or internet.

Whether you're new to Meshtastic nodes or looking to upgrade your Heltec V3 setup with dual-protocol support, this project delivers affordable, powerful off-grid comms in a compact 3D-printed package. 

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Join us for a livestream after the first 2 days of the Hamfest.

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Replay of the Livestream from Hamcation 2026

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