US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HALTS FCC OPERATIONS

This developing story unfolded as Newsline went to production: the FCC was among numerous government agencies suspending operations as the result of a US government shutdown. The commission advised amateur radio operators and others that this would have an impact on processing of licenses, exams and any other communications as of October 1st. The FCC website cautioned visitors that information displayed might not be up to date. Newsline is following this story.