Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5KVN, on the scene DAYTON, Ohio — A Vermont amateur radio operator was found today in a remote hallway within the Hara Arena complex, three days after the end of Hamvention. Officials at a news conference identified the man as Gerry Mapleshire and described him as being found “disoriented, hungry, and with three days of beard growth.” After medical […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WEST MOLINE, Nebraska – A Nebraska woman is offering a line of “ham radio scented” candles just in time for purchase at Hamvention. Maudie Carlisle of rural Milford County has been producing top-selling scented votives for over 20 years, but this is her first foray into amateur radio themed products. She sells her wares – […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene WELLSBURG, Missouri – With the number of new amateur radio licenses on the rise, one company is stepping in to help new hams fit in with seasoned operators at Hamvention. The “Little Piggy Kit” from Peanut Whistle Transmitters claims to contain the essential items needed to make a brand-new radio operator look like “one of […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WELLSBURG, Missouri – Famous for the grossly underperforming Peanut Whistle 250 and 500 model transmitters, Missouri electronics manufacturer “Peanut Whistle” is announcing a new transceiver will be unveiled at the Dayton, Ohio, Hamvention. Director of Marketing Erastus Pflemming says the company hopes to align its product offering with current pop culture trends to sell units […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene BRIDLINGTON PASS, Utah — Local ham radio operator and “prepper” Sam Holtmeyer says he has a plan. “When the end-of-days comes, I’ll be ready!” he boasts unapologetically, loading another case of Chicken-of-the-Sea tuna into his cavernous bunker. The bunker, dug 10 feet below his Burkett County home, is equipped with the latest ham radio gear, […]
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