Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene NEWINGSTEAD, VERMONT – “An overwhelming response and an overload of calories!” That’s how the man chosen to lead the National Radio Retransmission Legion describes the first few weeks of the organization’s “National Pizza Ovens On The Air” (NPOOTA) event. “It is designed to celebrate local pizzerias across our country; those unsung heroes of regional cuisine and […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene SCHENECTADY, UTAH – In an unprecedented operating decision, Wyandott County amateur radio operator Angelina McFarland says she will begin working 75 meter phone exclusively on upper sideband next month. “It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” says the 62-year-old grandmother of five. From her log cabin in the Wasatch Mountains, McFarland says […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene LAZY COVE, CALIFORNIA — A local radio club’s idea to encourage inactive members to get back on the air is making waves in the amateur radio hobby. The club first started publishing their new “silent key” section in their newsletter last month. Since then, newsletter editor Paul Ramond has endured dozens of phone calls, hundreds […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene NEWINGSTEAD, VERMONT – In a media briefing today held at the organization’s headquarters, the National Radio Retransmission Legion (NRRL) announced a year-long operating event for ham radio operators wanting to add “flavor” to their operating habits. “The National Pizza Ovens On the Air event (NPOOTA) will begin immediately and run through this calendar year,” says […]
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DISTURBANCE, ARIZONA – In a surprise announcement, local ham radio operator Martin Jeffries says he has “had enough of the commercialism” and “war on Christmas” and will be building his next transceiver. He plans on starting the project within days and being on the air with the new rig sometime during the summer of 2024. By WBØRUR, on the scene
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