Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5PO, on the scene [UPDATE]: Wet Noodle Antenna Company has re-opened as “Peanut Whistle Transmitters.” Read the story here. WELLSBURG, Mo.; – Solar cycle 24, one of the weakest solar cycles of modern history, is forcing a stalwart of amateur radio antenna manufacturing history to shutter its doors Monday. The Wet Noodle Antenna Company was started by John Blixton, […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FLAT MESA, Ariz. – A local amateur radio operator says he’s offended by a video post he viewed recently on YouTube and wants to get to the bottom of it. Elk Valley resident Thomas Flipcart says the video degraded many aspects of his radio hobby and made light of those who participate in it. It […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene. NEWINGTON, Conn. — When engineers with the ARRL’s Logbook of the World (LOTW) system noticed abnormally high server rates, one thing stood out. It was clear from upload records that one particular ham radio operator was making a lot of contacts. “The system began repeatedly overloading one afternoon. I heard the first alarm and then […]
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By K5PO, on the scene NEW ORLEANS, La. – Details are beginning to emerge as to the cause of the 2013 Super Bowl power outage. The New Orleans Police Department issued the following statement at 4:15 p.m. local time: “We have evidence that indicates the stadium’s master electrical control unit suffered radio frequency-based damage early in the 3rd quarter, causing […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene KERRVILLE, South Carolina — Arguing and fisticuffs marked the monthly meeting of the Kerrville QRP Ham Radio Club this past weekend. Gathered at the local Denny’s Restaurant to discuss club business and enjoy the “Early Bird” special, the mood turned sour quickly when it was discovered that none of the members have ever been able […]
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