Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act

The Amateur Radio Communications Improvement Act (H.R. 3241) would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the technical standards governing how amateur radio operators transmit digital data. The bill replaces an outdated 1980s-era "symbol rate" limit with a modern bandwidth limit of 2.8 kilohertz.

For everyday citizens and licensed operators, this change is intended to allow the use of modern, high-speed digital technologies that are currently restricted by older regulations. By enabling more efficient data transmission, the bill aims to improve the reliability and effectiveness of amateur radio communications, particularly during emergency situations and disaster relief efforts when traditional networks may be unavailable.