National Communications Magazine
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We're America's Hobby Radio Magazine, covering scanning, CB radio, GMRS, FRS, MURS, basic ham radio, broadcast listening and DXing and SWLing -- since 1988! Visit us at https://www.NatComMag.com. We're: First. Fast. Fair.
🚨 News from the #FCC! They've introduced minor updates to regulations governing #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and business and #PublicSafety radio through their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. Check the full story in America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 AM
🚨 News from the #FCC! They've introduced minor updates to regulations governing #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and business and #PublicSafety radio through their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. Check the full story in America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com
🚨 The #FCC has rolled out minor updates to the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and the land mobile services affecting #businesses and #PublicSafety through their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. America's #HobbyRadio Magazine's full story at NatComMag.com.
November 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
🚨 The #FCC has rolled out minor updates to the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and the land mobile services affecting #businesses and #PublicSafety through their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. America's #HobbyRadio Magazine's full story at NatComMag.com.
🚨 The #FCC has made minor changes to the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and land mobile services impacting #businesses and #PublicSafety with their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. Get the full scoop from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
November 8, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🚨 The #FCC has made minor changes to the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and land mobile services impacting #businesses and #PublicSafety with their DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. Get the full scoop from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
The #FCC has taken a spin through the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and the land mobile service for #businesses and #PublicSafety and made some changes with its DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. We have a review that you can read right now at NatComMag.com.
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 AM
The #FCC has taken a spin through the rules for #CBradio, #HamRadio, #GMRS and the land mobile service for #businesses and #PublicSafety and made some changes with its DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! initiative. We have a review that you can read right now at NatComMag.com.
America's #HobbyRadio Magazine wants to know! What's your favorite #CBradio channel? What channel do you monitor or hang out on? Super Bowl 6? #Emergency 9? #LSB 16? #Highway 19? FM 33? Drop a comment below what channel you use for CB, even if it's a local channel.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
America's #HobbyRadio Magazine wants to know! What's your favorite #CBradio channel? What channel do you monitor or hang out on? Super Bowl 6? #Emergency 9? #LSB 16? #Highway 19? FM 33? Drop a comment below what channel you use for CB, even if it's a local channel.
Thanks to all our readers and fans! America's #HobbyRadio Magazine is ranked number 10 of all #technology publications on #Substack this week. National Communications Magazine appreciates all the support as we strive to serve radio hobbyists. Go to NatComMag.com.
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Thanks to all our readers and fans! America's #HobbyRadio Magazine is ranked number 10 of all #technology publications on #Substack this week. National Communications Magazine appreciates all the support as we strive to serve radio hobbyists. Go to NatComMag.com.
Which #CBradio channel would you rock for #Halloween? Super Bowl Channel 6 for skip? Channel 9 for #emergency help? Channel 19 for #truckers? Maybe Channel 16 for an LSB twist? Drop your costume ideas below! 🎃 Happy Halloween week from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine!
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Which #CBradio channel would you rock for #Halloween? Super Bowl Channel 6 for skip? Channel 9 for #emergency help? Channel 19 for #truckers? Maybe Channel 16 for an LSB twist? Drop your costume ideas below! 🎃 Happy Halloween week from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine!
For license-free, short-range radios, do you prefer to use FRS at 462/467 MHz or MURS at 151/154 MHz? Both are max 2 watts. MURS offers detachable antennas; FRS doesn't. What's your go-to short-range license-free radio? America's #HobbyRadio Magazine wants to know!
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 AM
For license-free, short-range radios, do you prefer to use FRS at 462/467 MHz or MURS at 151/154 MHz? Both are max 2 watts. MURS offers detachable antennas; FRS doesn't. What's your go-to short-range license-free radio? America's #HobbyRadio Magazine wants to know!
What CB channel would you dress up as for #Halloween? Super Bowl Channel 6? #Emergency Channel 9? #Truckers Channel 19? LSB Channel 16? FM Channel 33? Let us know in the comments below. Happy Halloween this week from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine! #CBradio
October 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
What CB channel would you dress up as for #Halloween? Super Bowl Channel 6? #Emergency Channel 9? #Truckers Channel 19? LSB Channel 16? FM Channel 33? Let us know in the comments below. Happy Halloween this week from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine! #CBradio
When the #FCC sent a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio licensee recently, we took the agency to task for not revealing many details on the case, which is unusual. Some of our readers have their own opinion, too. Read America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
When the #FCC sent a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio licensee recently, we took the agency to task for not revealing many details on the case, which is unusual. Some of our readers have their own opinion, too. Read America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
When the #FCC issued a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio operator, we couldn’t help but challenge the agency for withholding details — a rare move. Our readers have their own thoughts. Read the discussion with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
When the #FCC issued a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio operator, we couldn’t help but challenge the agency for withholding details — a rare move. Our readers have their own thoughts. Read the discussion with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
🚨 Unveiling the #Uniden SDS150 handheld #scanner! Building on the foundation of the SDS100, this radio is loaded with new features like #GPS and #Bluetooth. Don’t miss out on all the exciting details for FREE in America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🚨 Unveiling the #Uniden SDS150 handheld #scanner! Building on the foundation of the SDS100, this radio is loaded with new features like #GPS and #Bluetooth. Don’t miss out on all the exciting details for FREE in America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
🚨 The #FCC has cited a #Utah #HamRadio operator, and we're not holding back in shining a light on the agency's transparency. Our readers also have strong feelings about this. Join the conversation with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🚨 The #FCC has cited a #Utah #HamRadio operator, and we're not holding back in shining a light on the agency's transparency. Our readers also have strong feelings about this. Join the conversation with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
The #FCC issued a notice of violation against a #Utah #HamRadio operator and we couldn't resist calling out the agency for their lack of transparency. Our readers have opinions, too. Read the discussion with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 24, 2025 at 8:54 AM
The #FCC issued a notice of violation against a #Utah #HamRadio operator and we couldn't resist calling out the agency for their lack of transparency. Our readers have opinions, too. Read the discussion with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
🚨 Introducing the game-changing #Uniden SDS150 handheld #scanner! Elevating the legacy of the SDS100, this powerhouse comes packed with features like #GPS and #Bluetooth. Dive into all the details for FREE with America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🚨 Introducing the game-changing #Uniden SDS150 handheld #scanner! Elevating the legacy of the SDS100, this powerhouse comes packed with features like #GPS and #Bluetooth. Dive into all the details for FREE with America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
🚨 #Uniden has announced its new SDS150 handheld #scanner, setting a new standard. Building on the success of the SDS100, this device is full of features like integrated GPS and Bluetooth. Read the details for FREE with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 24, 2025 at 4:41 AM
🚨 #Uniden has announced its new SDS150 handheld #scanner, setting a new standard. Building on the success of the SDS100, this device is full of features like integrated GPS and Bluetooth. Read the details for FREE with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
BREAKING NEWS: #Uniden has unveiled a new #scanner, the SDS150 top-of-the-line handheld. The scanner replaces the SDS100 and offers new features, including built-in #GPS and #Bluetooth. Read all the details for free with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
BREAKING NEWS: #Uniden has unveiled a new #scanner, the SDS150 top-of-the-line handheld. The scanner replaces the SDS100 and offers new features, including built-in #GPS and #Bluetooth. Read all the details for free with America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
When the #FCC sent a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio licensee recently, we took the agency to task for not revealing many details on the case, which is unusual. Some of our readers have their own opinion, too. Read America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
October 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
When the #FCC sent a notice of violation to a #Utah #HamRadio licensee recently, we took the agency to task for not revealing many details on the case, which is unusual. Some of our readers have their own opinion, too. Read America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com.
Did you know that Channel 19 wasn't always the #CBradio #highway channel? Discover the evolution of this iconic channel over the past five decades! Read our latest feature from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine for free with your email address at NatComMag.com.
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Did you know that Channel 19 wasn't always the #CBradio #highway channel? Discover the evolution of this iconic channel over the past five decades! Read our latest feature from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine for free with your email address at NatComMag.com.
Channel 19 wasn't always the choice for #CBradio on the #highway. It changed over 50 years ago. Learn the story behind this in our latest feature from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine. Don't miss out—read the full article for free with your email address at NatComMag.com.
October 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Channel 19 wasn't always the choice for #CBradio on the #highway. It changed over 50 years ago. Learn the story behind this in our latest feature from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine. Don't miss out—read the full article for free with your email address at NatComMag.com.
Channel 19 wasn’t always the go-to #CBradio channel for #highway use. This shift took place over 50 years ago. Discover the story behind this change in our latest report from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine. Access the full article at NatComMag.com.
October 20, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Channel 19 wasn’t always the go-to #CBradio channel for #highway use. This shift took place over 50 years ago. Discover the story behind this change in our latest report from America’s #HobbyRadio Magazine. Access the full article at NatComMag.com.
Channel 19 hasn't always been the #CBradio channel for #highway use. The change to Channel 19 occurred more than a half-century ago. We tell you how it happened and when in our new report from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com. Use your email address to access it.
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Channel 19 hasn't always been the #CBradio channel for #highway use. The change to Channel 19 occurred more than a half-century ago. We tell you how it happened and when in our new report from America's #HobbyRadio Magazine at NatComMag.com. Use your email address to access it.
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Get your #HamRadio license the easy way at HamRadioPrep.com. Use COUPON CODE NatCom20 at checkout for 20% off ham license courses.
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Get your #HamRadio license the easy way at HamRadioPrep.com. Use COUPON CODE NatCom20 at checkout for 20% off ham license courses.
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Coax cables into your shack or listening post without drilling? Install window feed-thru panel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D98b...
Read: hamradioprep.com/install-a-ha...
Get your #HamRadio license the easy way at HamRadioPrep.com. Use COUPON CODE NatCom20 at checkout for 20% off ham license courses.
Read: hamradioprep.com/install-a-ha...
Get your #HamRadio license the easy way at HamRadioPrep.com. Use COUPON CODE NatCom20 at checkout for 20% off ham license courses.
30 years ago in front of our then-offices in Ohio, NatCom (then National Scanning Report) conducted a cover photo shoot with five police agencies. It was so realistic two TV stations covered it. See video end: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvMn.... The video features former editor Norm Schrein directing.
October 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
30 years ago in front of our then-offices in Ohio, NatCom (then National Scanning Report) conducted a cover photo shoot with five police agencies. It was so realistic two TV stations covered it. See video end: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvMn.... The video features former editor Norm Schrein directing.