Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene NEW YORK, NY – After months of studying, practice exams, and thumbing through the latest Ham Radio Outlet catalog, Late Night talk show host and comedian David Letterman has been issued a FCC amateur radio service callsign. Letterman passed the amateur radio “General Class” exam last Sunday at the Empire State hamfest. After successfully convincing […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of studying, practice exams and thumbing through the latest Ham Radio Outlet catalog, President Barack Obama has been issued a FCC amateur radio service callsign. Obama passed the amateur radio “General Class” exam last Sunday at the Delmarva hamfest. After successfully defending a citizenship challenge from several FCC Commissioners who […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PORT ARTHUR, OKLA. — Checotah County ham radio operator Bobby Willis says he’s working exclusively “digital” modes from this day forward. “I really like the way that you can set up the macros, allow the software to automatically log QSOs, and the ability to work stations with low signal to noise ratios,” says Willis. Willis […]
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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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By WBØRUR, on the scene PETALUMA, Calif. — Ham radio operator Arthur Martin says he can’t explain it, but he’s happy about it all the same. Martin says he accidentally spilled a cup of General Foods International Gourmet Café Vienna instant coffee onto the top of his Hallicrafters HT-37A transmitter. The 62 year old retired maintenance engineer says he was […]
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