International Amateur Radio Union

• FCC Approves AST Space Mobile’s License for Emergency TT&C Operations in the 430–440 MHz Amateur Radio Band Outside the US

  On April 21st, 2026, the FCC granted AST Space Mobile permission to conduct emergency Telemetry, Tracking & Control (TT&C) operations outside the United States in the 430–440 MHz amateur radio band for all their planned 248 satellites. More than 2,500 … Read more →

• IARU Administrative Council Meets

  The 63rd meeting of the IARU Administrative Council (AC) was held in person October 4–5, 2025 in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil just prior to the IARU Region 2 General Conference.

  The IARU officers and region representatives presented reports highlighting IARU’s … Read more →