Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS – Stephan Seymore’s new FTDX-5000 arrived yesterday but he says he “absolutely will not” take it out of its box. Intrigued, Ham Hijinks caught up with Seymore as he was checking to ensure the transparent sticker covering the display on his Icom 756Pro was still in place. “I reluctantly unboxed this one, but only because I know having […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene PETALUMA, Calif. — A special interest group made up entirely of mobile radios says it intends to bring awareness to what it calls a “gross misuse” of their talents. “We are small for a reason – to easily fit into confined spaces in an automobile,” said an Icom 2100H (serial number 14824). “I feel like […]
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By K5PO, on the scene LARPO SPRINGS, Tenn. – A local man has become quite infamous on the streets of Larpo for his elaborately adorned vehicle. Blartonville, Tenn., resident Jimmy Smart, 54, makes his daily hour-long commute to Larpo Springs. Smart, a licensed amateur radio operator since 2004, says his favorite part of the hobby is mobile operation. “When I […]
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