Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5KVN, on the scene NEW YORK CITY — Some amateur radio operators are questioning claims by NBC News anchor Brian Williams that he is a newly licensed ham radio operator. Branching out from the “professional” broadcasting ranks into the “amateur” radio hobby is something Williams said he has wanted to do “since interviewing Hiram Percy Maxim in 2009.” “I […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a shocking turnaround, the Federal Communications Commission has reversed its decision to halt the printing of paper amateur radio licenses. In fact, federal administrators say they will do just the opposite and expand printing options available to ham operators. “We really didn’t understand the outcry that would come from the ham […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a move that surprised Washington insiders, President Barack Obama has issued an executive order immediately disbanding the Federal Park Service (FPS), the agency responsible for maintaining the country’s parks and forests. The FPS drew fire from Obama, a newly licensed ham radio operator (see Ham Hijinks story), after it blocked the […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene NEW YORK, NY – After months of studying, practice exams, and thumbing through the latest Ham Radio Outlet catalog, Late Night talk show host and comedian David Letterman has been issued a FCC amateur radio service callsign. Letterman passed the amateur radio “General Class” exam last Sunday at the Empire State hamfest. After successfully convincing […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of studying, practice exams and thumbing through the latest Ham Radio Outlet catalog, President Barack Obama has been issued a FCC amateur radio service callsign. Obama passed the amateur radio “General Class” exam last Sunday at the Delmarva hamfest. After successfully defending a citizenship challenge from several FCC Commissioners who […]
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