Celebrate World Amateur Radio Day: Mapping the Airwaves

April 10, 2026

In honor of World Amateur Radio Day on April 18, we are highlighting a favorite for enthusiasts and professionals: the NEW 2025 United States Frequency Allocations: The Radio Spectrum Poster. While digital media evolves, radio remains a uniquely reliable lifeline, reaching listeners where the internet cannot. Available through the Government Publishing Office (GPO) U.S. Government Bookstore, this best-selling poster is the definitive visual guide to our nation’s airwaves, transforming the invisible infrastructure of communication into a clear, color-coded map.

The poster utilizes color codes to illustrate the parts of the radio spectrum allocated to various types of radio services, including amateur (ham) radio, commercial radio, television broadcasting, radio navigation, mobile, satellite, and others.

Essential facts about the poster include:

  • Official & Current: The definitive 2025 US Radio Spectrum Frequency Allocations, crucial for regulatory adherence and operational planning.
  • Substantial Size: Measures 39″ x 27″ for optimal readability.
  • Premium Quality: Expertly printed using fade-resistant, premium archival inks on high-grade 100 lb. premium matte paper. This ensures vibrant colors, crisp detail, and long-term durability.
  • Proudly Made in the USA.
  • Display Ready: Unframed, offering flexibility for the buyer to customize their display.

For those who want to dive deeper into the rules of the road, the Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management also explains the “how” behind the map. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, the Radio Spectrum Poster is the perfect way to appreciate the technology that keeps us connected.

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Order by Phone: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From the US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800.

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Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author: Blogger contributor Ed Kessler is a Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication and Information Sales program office.

Images and additional content provided by Government Book Talk Editor Trudy Hawkins. Trudy is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office, supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).

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Understanding the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

April 7, 2026

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) is a key resource for understanding international trade, particularly for imports into the United States. As the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) website describes, the “Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the U.S. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, the global system of nomenclature applied to most world trade in goods.”

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S., 38th Edition 2026, is currently available from the U.S. Government Bookstore and is the primary source for exporters.

Key Functions of the HTS:

  • Classification:
    • The HTS assigns a unique 10-digit code to each product based on its characteristics.
    • This code determines the applicable duty rate and any special requirements for the import process.
  • Duty Rates:
    • The HTS specifies the tariff rate (tax) that must be paid on imported goods.
    • These rates vary depending on the product category, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements.
  • Statistics:
    • The HTS helps track import data by classifying goods into specific categories.
    • This information is crucial for analyzing trade patterns and economic trends.

Understanding the HTS is essential for businesses importing goods into the U.S. It helps them determine their products’ classification, calculate potential import duties, and ensure smooth passage through customs.

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Shop Online Anytime: You can buy a vast majority of eBooks or print publications —with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide— from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov.

Order by Phone: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From the US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800.

Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author: Blogger contributor Ed Kessler is a Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication and Information Sales program office.

Images and additional content provided by Government Book Talk Editor Trudy Hawkins. Trudy is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office, supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).

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Understanding Tomorrow’s Battles

April 2, 2026

Traditional battlelines no longer define the global stage, but by the volatile realities of irregular warfare landscape where cyberattacks, proxy escalations, and sophisticated disinformation campaigns are the primary weapons. As the current tensions in the Middle East reshape the geopolitical map and test the limits of regional stability, understanding these tactics has become more than an academic exercise; it is a strategic necessity.

A timely publication available from the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Bookstore, The Future Faces of Irregular Warfare: Great Power Competition in the 21st Century, is a must-read for anyone wanting to grasp this rapidly evolving landscape.

Produced by the Irregular Warfare Center, this volume brings together leading scholars and practitioners to analyze how irregular warfare (IW) will dictate the future of global security. While the book provides a forward-leaning analysis of key theaters like the Indo-Pacific and the Baltics, its frameworks are particularly vital for interpreting today’s headlines.

The Future Faces of Irregular Warfare provides a critical platform for helping policymakers, military professionals, and researchers prepare for the challenges of a world in flux. In an era where the next move is rarely made in the open, this is an essential resource for navigating a world defined by change.

The GPO Online Bookstore – Easy Access to Federal Publications

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Shop Online Anytime: You can buy a vast majority of eBooks or print publications —with FREE Standard Shipping worldwide— from the U.S. Government Online Bookstore at https://bookstore.gpo.gov.

Order by Phone: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From the US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800.

Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author: Blogger Trudy Hawkins is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office, supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).

 

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