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As of February 5, all U.S.-licensed radio amateurs have an obligation to update their FRN (FCC Registration Number) information within 10 business days of any change to that information. Heretofore the rule was that FRN holders must keep their contact information up-to-date, but there was no specific deadline for doing so.The change came about unexpectedly in a proceeding intended simply to strengthen rules to combat illegal robocalling. In that proceeding the FCC required subject entities to file and keep current within 10 business days information in a “Robocall Mitigation Database” (RMD). But this RMD relies on the FRN database to auto-populate some of its information. So when setting the 10-day deadline for keeping information up-to-date in the RMD, the FCC added a conforming 10 business day deadline for updating the FRN database as well without any public discussion about the large number of unrelated licensees that would be subject to the new deadline.Last week a D.C. law firm specializing in broadcast licensing realized the broader applicability of the new FRN deadline and started alerting others. Last Friday the FCC clarified that a $1,000-per-day base forfeiture for failing to keep information up-to-date that was also adopted only applies to those required to use the RMD (and not to radio amateurs, broadcasters, cellular licensees, etc.). But it left intact the new deadline for everyone.The upshot is that the new deadline (but no monetary penalties) now applies to all FCC licensees, including radio amateurs, since registering in the Commission REgistration System (CORES) is required to get the FCC Registration Number (FRN) needed to submit any application.Related but unchanged, I want to reiterate the need to keep up-to-date the contact information for amateur licenses themselves. This is a separate process (!) so now when one moves or changes an email address one must update BOTH the FRN information AND the ULS license information FOR EACH LICENSE HELD. If people have different FRNs for different licenses, ALL must be updated. For reference, section 97.21(a)(1) requires keeping the ULS license contact information up-to-date, but there is no stated deadline for doing so. Section 97.23 provides that “if FCC correspondence is returned as undeliverable because of an incorrect address/email” the FCC may suspend or revoke the license(s).For reference:FCC Tutorial on updating FRN information: apps.fcc.gov/cores/html/Update_FRN_Information.htmARRL information on how to update license information: www.arrl.org/call-sign-renewals-or-changes … See MoreSee Less
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ARRL Sacramento Valley Section

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The ARRL Band Chart is now updated with the new 60 meter allocation. www.arrl.org/files/file/Regulatory/Band%20Chart/Hambands4_Color_17x11.pdf … See MoreSee Less

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W6SFM Samuel F Morse ARC has a new meeting place starting Feb 5.First Thursday of each month at 7 pm.–.- … -.– THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH @7:00PM MEETING –.- – ….Fair Oaks Baptist Church, 4401 San Juan Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628February 2026 Monthly Club MeetingWe will hold our February in-person monthly club meeting on Thursday, February 5th, at 7:00pm PT at our new meeting location, Fair Oaks Baptist Church, 4401 San Juan Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628. The meeting will also be accessible via Google Meet* for all online participants. Meeting Agenda: Minutes of last month's meetingTreasurer's reportNAQP & WINTER FD reportsJanuary 2026 W1AW report by Carol KP4MDMember presentationsDiscussion of up and coming events-CW ClassesShow and Tell/ discussion time with refreshments … See MoreSee Less

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QST FREE Article of the Month 🗓️"Understanding the FCC Exposure Rules for Handheld Radios"Stay safe while staying on the air by learning how to easily estimate and control your RF exposure when using high-power handheld radios. This article provides practical tips on duty cycles, power levels, and distancing to ensure your operations fully comply with FCC safety regulationsREAD NOW➡️ tinyurl.com/yekk8hb9#hamradio #amateurradio … See MoreSee Less

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Sacramento ARES showcases amateur radio, ARRL, and ARES at the Lion's Club Emergency Preparedness and Environment Awareness Fair.sacramentoares.org/sacramento-ares-showcasing-amateur-radio-at-the-lions-club-emergency-preparedn… … See MoreSee Less

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arrl_sv ARRL SV Section @arrl_sv ·
26 Jan

Sacramento ARES showcases @ARRL and @ARRL_ARES at the Lion’s Club Emergency Preparedness and Environment Awareness Fair

https://sacramentoares.org/sacramento-ares-showcasing-amateur-radio-at-the-lions-club-emergency-preparedness-fair/

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18 Nov

[ARRL News] ARRL VEC Ready to File 2,500+ Ham Radio License Applications; FCC Extends Renewal Filing Deadline http://ow.ly/VRxo106qmSU #ARRL #amateurradio #hamradio

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arrl_sv ARRL SV Section @arrl_sv ·
19 Nov

NOAA/NWS, ARRL, and the SRD Planning Team have reached the decision to cancel the 2025 SRD event.
The NWS will work with ARRL and #SKYWARN™ spotters to brainstorm ideas to redevelop a spotter appreciation event in 2026.
https://www.arrl.org/news/skywarn-recognition-day-2025-cancelled

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arrl_sv ARRL SV Section @arrl_sv ·
18 Nov

Our Thursday evening, November 20, ARRL Sacramento Valley Section VHF and HF Nets will be conducted, first on the WD6AXM FM repeater on 146.085 MHz, then on 3880 kHz LSB +/- 3 kHz for QRM.

Section Net repeater info and HF frequency at https://arrlsacvalley.org/section-net/

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arrl_sv ARRL SV Section @arrl_sv ·
6 Nov

ARRL members in the Pacific Division have until Nov 21 to cast their votes for ARRL Board seat. Check your email and mail for instructions and vote. If you haven’t received your ballot, call 866-720-4357 or email ARRLElection@ElectionServicesCorp.com https://vote.escvote.com/ARRL

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rivercityarcs N6NA @rivercityarcs ·
5 Nov

Thanks to Ben, K6GEO, Carol, KP4MD, Bill, N6HA, and Allen, K6AGW, for helping out at Cowan Park! #JOTA 2025 was a success for Pack 53. Looking forward to next year!

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