Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
SHINNSTOWN, WISCONSIN — A local amateur radio operator says he’s ready to introduce his girlfriend of eight months to his radios. “Ever since the day we met, we’ve spent almost every waking hour together,” Mike Brown said of his girlfriend. “We’re at that point in our relationship; it’s time for her to meet my radios.” He says he’s confident his […]
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GIBBSTOWN, OREGON – The tri-county area has several new amateur radio operators, thanks to a recent ham radio license exam session. One of the newly minted “hams” is Myron Tidwell. “I’ve already started a multi-tabbed spreadsheet to track what I’ll need to spend to start my new hobby!” Tidwell said. “The main tab lists the radio gear I’ll need, another […]
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by K5KAC, on the scene LONG PINE, NEBRASKA – “I guess I didn’t really know what I was getting myself into,” said Trey Arend, blankly staring at his transceiver as it perfectly received an 80m roundtable. Arend bought his first Boat Anchor five years ago imagining long evenings aligning oscillators and testing tubes. “It was going to be a labor of […]
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By K5KAC, on the scene WICHIITA FALLS, Texas — A new workout craze is sweeping shacks from DX land to the United States: Boat Anchor Body Building, or “BABB” as abbreviated in online forums. The workout’s originator, Reg Gains of Wichita Falls, Texas, is quickly gaining a cult-like following. “I decided I would share my secret with the world. I […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FT. WORTH, Texas — In a move that has Wall Street analysts simultaneously scratching their heads in confusion while also applauding the bold steps taken to reinvigorate one of the country’s most recognized consumer electronics brands, Radio Shack has announced they will carry a new product line of fried chicken. Radio Shack CEO Joey […]
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