Britain Seeks Views Before it Drops the Hammer on Signal Jammers

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Britain Seeks Views Before it Drops the Hammer on Signal Jammers

The UK government is seeking views on radiofrequency jammers as it prepares legislation to ban the controversial devices.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced Friday that the government is seeking a deeper understanding of how signal-jamming devices are being used across a range of criminal activities.

Previous communications regarding plans to ban the devices have largely focused on how they can facilitate car thefts.

Today's announcement signals the government's concerns extend well beyond that, citing threats to home security systems and critical public infrastructure, including cell towers that support mobile and emergency service networks.

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VOA Museum Announces Expanded Hours During Hamvention

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The National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, in conjunction with the West Chester Amateur Radio Association, announces expanded hours for the museum during the 2026 Hamvention. We will be open for the following:

  • Thursday, May 14th, from 12:00 to 9:00 PM

  • Friday, May 15th, from 12:00 to 9:00 PM

  • Saturday, May 16th, from 12:00 to 9:00 PM

  • Sunday, May 17th, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM

Admission is $10.00 at the door. Our Amateur Radio station WC8VOA, will be on the air to operate. The museum is a short drive from Hamvention down either Interstate 75 or Route 42 from Xenia. GPS use Crosley Blvd.

Exhibits include a dedicated room for vintage Amateur Radio and shortwave equipment. See the first transmitter for the VOA from 1942. A disc jockey’s station from a vintage radio station. Our Amateur Radio Shack has state-of-the-art equipment from Yaesu, Icom, Elecraft and Mosley. Docents and ARS operators will be available to enhance your visit to the museum.

National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting - http://www.voamuseum.org

West Chester Amateur Radio Association - http://www.wc8voa.org

Your TP-Link Router is Under Attack from Russian State Hackers

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Your TP-Link Router is Under Attack from Russian State Hackers

Various authorities are now issuing warnings that affect users of certain router models. Said routers are reportedly the target of a large-scale hacking campaign by Russian actors. The concerns center around TP-Link routers, although other manufacturers are also said to be affected.

The hacker group “Fancy Bear” (also known as “APT 28”) is believed to be behind the attacks on these routers. In the past, they’ve carried out attacks on companies supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia. They’re also credited with an attack on German air traffic control and on the German SPD party’s headquarters.

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