Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5PO, on the scene Camp Manbresst, Wash. — Driven largely by the spike in popularity of webcams and live-streaming services like USTREAM, a new dress code has been adopted by FCC rule that must be met by all amateur radio operators involved in “transmitting activities.” Special Director of the FCC’s Decency Enforcement Acceptance Division Jacob Parpell noted it was […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene BURBANK, California – In a move that has many amateur radio operators nodding their head in agreement, Yaesu Radio company officials are announcing an official corporate name change. YAESU Radio will officially become YEASU Radio, effective on September 1. Company president Mike Lovington says it’s a move that is long overdue. “Have you checked QRZ, […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene LOYNIHAN, Ky. — Police say charges won’t be filed in what appears to be an unfortunate misunderstanding at the Shady Lakes Retirement Center. Wilford Merrington, an 82-year-old ham radio operator who lives at the assisted living facility, returned from a dentist appointment yesterday to find a small crowd gathered inside his apartment. “Someone screamed ‘YOU’RE […]
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By K5PO, on the scene QINGZHEN, China — Memos recently leaked from a top amateur radio equipment supplier have left the ham community embarrassed and the company scrambling to escape from a public relations situation run afoul. This memo exposes the real reason submersible HTs were created.The memo in question, penned from the ZuTango Radio Company’s CEO Zeung Weng, was […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FRENCH LICK, Louisiana – The thrill of the catch has led to the agony of confusion for one local ham radio operator. Lambert Fontenot – who lives in rural Flatbush Parish – was excited when he recently worked what he thought was a rare DX station on 20 meter SSB. Unfortunately, even after 2 hours […]
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