Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene WEST HELENA, Alabama – Local amateur radio enthusiast “Junior” Thompson says he’d be perfectly fine purchasing a radio from China, if he could pronounce the brand’s name. “Woosie? Whosin? Wax On? Wapner? Oh, I can’t ever figure it out!” laments the retired cable television installer. “The radio looks like it’s got a lot of great […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Ham radio manufactures have inked a deal with the popular language learning software Rosetta Stone, in an effort to ease frustrations with poorly translated programming manuals. Baowood marketing officer Lin Rosen admitted that a problem exists but they can’t change the manuals. “Our hands are tied! We have a long-term contract […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene SHANGHAI, China – The Chinese amateur radio industry continues to expand exponentially as reduced labor and materials costs combine to provide a perfect storm for manufacturing. Hams are already familiar with the growing popularity of radios such as WOUXAN and BAOFENG. Now, amateur radio equipment retailer Radio City is announcing a new import to US […]
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