Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene NEWINGSTEAD, VERMONT – “An overwhelming response and an overload of calories!” That’s how the man chosen to lead the National Radio Retransmission Legion describes the first few weeks of the organization’s “National Pizza Ovens On The Air” (NPOOTA) event. “It is designed to celebrate local pizzerias across our country; those unsung heroes of regional cuisine and […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene BOSTON, Mass. — A Saint Patrick’s Day special event station shut down early after several misfortunes forced club members to cease operations before making a single contact. The Boston Enthusiasts of Engineering and Radio (BEER) Club was excited to put K1I on the air. “We put a lot of planning into this, but the alcohol […]
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EAST YORKVILLE, Pennsylvania — A local ham will celebrate a family milestone next week as he activates a special event station using a 1×1 formatted call sign. Thomas LaFontana of Nottingham Township will use call sign W3M to celebrate the end of an extended visit by his mother-in-law. “She’s been here since before Thanksgiving, for Pete’s sake,” says LaFontana. “I’ve […]
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