Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
LITTLE FORK, MINN. — A local amateur radio operator says FT8 needs to do more to live up to its reputation of destroying ham radio. “Who are they trying to kid? FT8 needs to step it up if it’s going to ruin ham radio like everyone says,” said Cecil Donahue. The popular digital mode is being perceived by some as […]
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By K5KAC, on the scene PIGEON FORGE, TN — A local IGATE is seeing big numbers for this quarter. “I’ve routed over 1800 position packets this month alone,” said Beau Bailey. “And some of those were 18 wheelers,” he added, rubbing his forefinger and thumb together in the universal sign for money. “I charge by the axle.” Since the beginning […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PENGUIN REEF, FLORIDA – A local ham radio operator is making news headlines for what may be a first: a radio-controlled domestic house cat. Walt Munkhausen of 489 Boca Raton Parkway says he was working 40 meter PSK31 when he noticed something very strange. “It happened entirely by accident. I sent MACRO #3 (SIGNAL REPORT/QTH/NAME) […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PORT ARTHUR, OKLA. — Checotah County ham radio operator Bobby Willis says he’s working exclusively “digital” modes from this day forward. “I really like the way that you can set up the macros, allow the software to automatically log QSOs, and the ability to work stations with low signal to noise ratios,” says Willis. Willis […]
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By K5KAC, on the scene BALD KNOB, Ark. — A Bald Knob amateur radio operator is in hot water with his XYL after leaving the Easypal SSTV software open on his computer desktop. “I had read up on this new mode and really didn’t even consider that anything nefarious could show up. I mean, it’s over the FCC-regulated airwaves,” said […]
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