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We're diving into a new "mystery box" from a subscription service that started in May 2025! Join me for an "unboxing" of this "huge haul" to see what interesting items were included. It's always fun to see what surprises arrive from "online shopping", and this box features some "very funny" and "original comedy" items that you won't want to miss.

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In this video, we're taking a close look at House Bill 1152 and its implications for amateur radio operators. We discuss the potential impact of these new fcc regulations on the hobby and what it means for ham radio enthusiasts across the united states of america. This legislative update is crucial for understanding the evolving landscape of amateur radio laws.

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In this video, we break down the latest FCC enforcement action against an Illinois CB radio operator cited for "broadcasting" on Channel 19. Robert Delgado of Chicago Ridge, IL, received a Notice of Unlicensed Operation from the FCC's Chicago office after agents confirmed his station was transmitting one-way broadcasts, playing music, and causing harmful interference to other CB users on 27.185 MHz last summer (August 2025).

This isn't his first run-in with the FCC—he was previously cited eight years ago for unlicensed operation on amateur radio frequencies. The article also touches on a troubling history from over two decades ago involving serious criminal charges tied to CB radio misuse.

Read the full story from National Communications Magazine (NatComMag): https://natcommag.substack.com/p/cb-radio-illinois-cber-cited-for?publication_id=1542473&post_id=189324341&isFreemail=false&r=22awqa&triedRedirect=true

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Join us for a quick look at ham radio on the road, discussing some ham radio basics while driving on the highway. We'll be using ALLSTAR, exploring its capabilities for amateur radio communication. This ham radio review covers our quick road trip setup.

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Join us for a quick look at ham radio on the road, discussing some ham radio basics while driving on the highway. We'll be using ALLSTAR, exploring its capabilities for amateur radio communication. This ham radio review covers our quick road trip setup.

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Tonight I invite several other Ham Operators and YouTubers onto the channel to talk about the topic of adding Low Band VHF Frequencies to GMRS. This is a proposal to the FCC that was in the recent news.

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

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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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