From Tony N2MFT:

Equatorial Guinea Suspends Amateur Radio Licenses

From the AHORAEG (Digital Paper) at:

https://ahoraeg.com/politica/2025/09/10/quedan-suspendidas-temporalmente-en-malabo-todas-las-licencias-de-radioaficionados-tras-la-deteccion-de-irregularidades-en-su-emision/

(edited by OPDX):

All amateur radio licenses are temporarily suspended in Malabo following the detection of irregularities in their broadcasting. The Malabo government has decided to temporarily suspend all amateur radio licenses in the country due to irregularities detected in their issuance. The measure seeks to establish a new regulatory framework that guarantees effective control over the use of telecommunications frequencies and equipment, in line with national security requirements.

The decision was made at a meeting chaired by the Vice President of the Republic in charge of Defense and State Security, HE Nguema Obiang Mangue, along with the Prime Minister and representatives from the Security, Defense, Finance, Transport, Treasury, and Telecommunications Regulatory Office (ORTEL) sectors. The suspension is due to a failure in the established protocols for granting licenses.

The measure was taken following the discovery of a case in which a foreign citizen, operating as an amateur radio operator, accessed sensitive areas such as Annobón and Batete using telecommunications equipment not authorized for his activity. This individual had applied for licenses in 2018 and again in 2025, paying a total of 531,000 CFA francs, without properly

verifying the legality of the equipment or the compliance of the assigned frequencies with national regulations.

The Vice President has instructed ORTEL and State Security agencies to ensure that all granted frequencies strictly comply with the country's technical and legal requirements. The goal is to ensure that no highfrequency equipment enters the country without proper approval and review of the license.

Furthermore, those involved in the case have been ordered to appear in Malabo before Friday with all relevant documents, including the equipment approval certificate signed in March 2025 and the corresponding electronic visa

With these actions, the Government of Equatorial Guinea reaffirms its commitment to state security, technological control, and responsible regulation of its telecommunications, consolidating a safer and more transparent environment for all citizens.

DX Marathon Inc. Receives IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity Status

DX Marathon Inc. is pleased to announce that we have officially received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing our organization as a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What This Means for Supporters

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• Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Individuals who hold retirement accounts such as IRAs and are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can now make direct transfers to DX Marathon Inc. These QCDs:

• Count toward satisfying the annual RMD requirement

• Are excluded from taxable income (up to $100,000 per year, per taxpayer).

• Provide a highly tax-efficient way to support DX Marathon’s mission.

Why This Matters

With this new status, DX Marathon Inc. is positioned to expand its global outreach, create new programs, and better serve the international amateur radio community. Contributions of any size will directly support growth initiatives, youth engagement, international participation, and program development.

We are deeply grateful to our community of radio amateurs and supporters whose encouragement and participation made this milestone possible.

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