Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5KVN, on the scene BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — A Los Angeles songwriter was thrilled – but totally surprised – when he won a Grammy for an obscure song he wrote two years ago. The award was announced at a small event the day after the Grammys and was not televised. At the ceremony, Grammy officials said the song had […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WELLSBURG, Missouri – In the wake of overwhelming sales response to the recently introduced “Peanut Whistle 250” transmitter and the “Gary Coleman QSO Machine,” amateur radio equipment manufacturer “Peanut Whistle Inc.” is announcing a new line of ham radio station accessories designed to enhance your operating experience. “Our new equipment is designed to satisfy a […]
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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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