Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a move being touted by proponents as “ground breaking” and by critics as “the end of the world,” the Federal Communications Commission has announced approval of same sex cable connections. Cable rights activists vowed to get the measure approved through congressional legislative channels should the FCC not take prompt action. FCC […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Communications Commission is announcing sweeping changes to the Amateur Radio Service as a result of the 2013 congressionally mandated sequester budget cuts. The sequestration order requires all branches of U.S. government to implement across-the-board spending cuts. Effective next month, the FCC will begin issuing ham radio call signs in only […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene BOLIVAR, Mo. – In the latest move of its “One Kilohertz At A Time” enforcement program, the FCC this week announced a $10,000 fine issued to a Missouri man for illegal operation on 14.312 MHz. Agents say it didn’t take long to discover the offender, once they finally got to the frequency he was on. […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, District of Columbia – In an unprecedented move, the federal agency that oversees the country’s communications policies has established a national ham radio QRM (a.k.a. interference) frequency. The Federal Communications Commission has earmarked 14.313 MHz as the newly designated position on the 20 meter radio band. “The Commission has taken a unique approach on […]
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