Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene YAKIMA, Massachusetts – The National Radio Retransmission Legion’s (NRRL) vanity call sign QSL card manager has been found badly injured beneath thousands of QSL cards. Amateur radio operator Theodore Rosenheimer served in the volunteer role since 1985. “We were called to 4905 East Rockingham Boulevard at approx 4:15 p.m. Sunday afternoon,” says Yakima Police Department […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FT. WORTH, Texas — In a move that has Wall Street analysts simultaneously scratching their heads in confusion while also applauding the bold steps taken to reinvigorate one of the country’s most recognized consumer electronics brands, Radio Shack has announced they will carry a new product line of fried chicken. Radio Shack CEO Joey […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene GRAND RAVINE, South Dakota –A fist fight broke out Sunday afternoon at a local amateur radio club meeting in downtown Grand Ravine. The Mt. Agnes Radio Society was discussing Field Day plans in the private room of the Village Inn while their regular meeting location, Golden Corral, undergoes much needed renovation. Tempers boiled over as […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene NOCTURNAL SPRINGS, Nevada – Local ham radio operator Christopher Estrada has taken a new approach to his hobby’s annual event called “Field Day.” (Field Day allows operators to test emergency communication skills (and barbecuing ability) by setting up radios, antennas and hammocks in remote areas. They then communicate with each other over a 24-hour period.) […]
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BEEDEVILLE, Md. — Morse, the family cat at the Muester household, is now fending for himself outdoors. The cat was given its name after Samuel Morse, the inventor of Morse code, an antique mode of communication sometimes used by amateur “ham” radio operators. “Morse [the cat] has been fascinated with my radio gear since he was a kitten. He would […]
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