Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
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 K5KVN, on the scene ROLLING HILLS, OKLA. — Hearing the words “stand by” coming from his radio’s speaker is a confusing thing for Harold Benningloit. The ham radio operator of less than two months says he spends most of his time in a seated position while operating his gear, so he feels conflicted when told to “stand by.” “I […]
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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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By WBØRUR, on the scene BILLINGSFIELD, Fla. — Local ham radio operator Stephen Blakely is confused and concerned over the purchase of a new microphone. “I’ve not been able to make any contacts on the local repeater since I bought my mobile headset,” says Blakely. The headset – which looks great, fits comfortably and has a frequency response from 30 […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PETALUMA, California – A Sonoma County amateur radio operator has told the same joke 1,742 times on the local VHF repeater. As part of his daily ritual, Jonathon Cartwright announces his call sign during the morning commute roundtable on the 146.91 MHz repeater. If there is no immediate response from others, he cracks “Guess I […]
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