Is DOGE Going to Shut Down the FCC and Ham Radio?
Let’s talk about what DOGE can and cannot do with the FCC, and what, realistically can happen if it gets deregulated.
Let’s talk about what DOGE can and cannot do with the FCC, and what, realistically can happen if it gets deregulated.
The comment period for FCC Docket 25-133 re: Delete Delete Delete closes April 11, 2025; reply comments are due May 28, 2025.
👉 Comments may be submitted through the FCC Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS); use 25-133 in the Proceedings field. Previously submitted comments are available for viewing.
John Nass KI6NAZ presents his thoughts about the FCC’s re: DELETE DELETE DELETE docket in this 13 minute video on the Ham Radio Crash Course Youtube Channel.
As previewed by Commissioner Nathan Simington at the NAB State Leadership Conference, the FCC is opening the floodgates to mass deregulation of the broadcasting industry under the mantra of Delete, Delete, Delete.
On March 22, 2024, ARRL News reported on a change to FCC policy which will nudge Amateur Radio licensing a bit further into the 21st century: beginning March 29, 2024, multifactor (AKA two factor) authentication will be required to login to the Commission Registration System (CORES).
CORES is the FCC system used to pay any application or regulatory fees, manage or reset a password on an existing FRN, or request a new FRN.