Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene GRIDIRON BAY, Michigan — Self-proclaimed social media enthusiast Angus Clayhorn says he’s terribly dismayed that no one “liked” his recent post on a Facebook ham radio page. Recently, the 18-year-old hipster posted an image of himself in front of his home brewed 6 meter repeater made of linked Wouxun handheld radios. Now Angus says the […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene LOOKOUT PEAK, MINNESOTA — A local amateur radio group has decided “enough is enough” and is taking steps to correct a “real problem.” During their monthly meeting last Sunday night at Golden Corral, members of the Twin Peaks Amateur Radio Club (TPARC) voted unanimously to send a strongly worded message to long-time ham radio operator […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FISH BAIT, Washington – A new fad in amateur radio communications across the tiny hamlet of Fish Bait, Washington, has left the local VHF repeater quiet. Fish Bait Amateur Radio Club President Jakob Rovingmeyer of Eastern Evergreen Parrish, says problems started last month after everyone in the club bought an inexpensive $35 Chinese handie-talkie. “We […]
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A Ham Hijinks staff report CHOUJIAN, China — Taking a cue from a popular Coca-Cola trend, Pofung has announced a new branding effort. But, it’s left at least one ham disappointed. New handheld radios will feature first names printed on the front of the device, along with the phrase “Share A Pofung With.” More than 1,000 names will be available, […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PEA VINE, Mississippi – A Barnstead County ham radio operator is happy beyond belief today with his new acquisition of amateur radio gear. Johnny Brown says he had been contemplating the purchase of a new handheld radio for VHF/UHF for months, but didn’t want to spend the money. “Then I saw an advertisement for the […]
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