ARRL Audio News is a weekly compilation of news stories from the ARRL Letter. Hosted by ARRL’s Sean Kutzko (KX9X) and Carla Pereira, ARRL Audio News features no music or advertising, and is suitable for playing over Amateur Radio repeater systems.
In this week’s report:
• The FCC Issues Amateur Radio Service Rules for 630 Meters and 2,200 Meters
• The Netherlands Realigns their 5 MHz Amateur Radio Privileges to Conform with WRC-15
• Talks Continue of the possible Reactivation of the 4U1UN United Nations Club Station.
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