Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5KAC, on the scene WICHIITA FALLS, Texas — A new workout craze is sweeping shacks from DX land to the United States: Boat Anchor Body Building, or “BABB” as abbreviated in online forums. The workout’s originator, Reg Gains of Wichita Falls, Texas, is quickly gaining a cult-like following. “I decided I would share my secret with the world. I […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene PETALUMA, Calif. — A special interest group made up entirely of mobile radios says it intends to bring awareness to what it calls a “gross misuse” of their talents. “We are small for a reason – to easily fit into confined spaces in an automobile,” said an Icom 2100H (serial number 14824). “I feel like […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a move that surprised Washington insiders, President Barack Obama has issued an executive order immediately disbanding the Federal Park Service (FPS), the agency responsible for maintaining the country’s parks and forests. The FPS drew fire from Obama, a newly licensed ham radio operator (see Ham Hijinks story), after it blocked the […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WEST HELENA, Alabama – Local amateur radio enthusiast “Junior” Thompson says he’d be perfectly fine purchasing a radio from China, if he could pronounce the brand’s name. “Woosie? Whosin? Wax On? Wapner? Oh, I can’t ever figure it out!” laments the retired cable television installer. “The radio looks like it’s got a lot of great […]
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A Ham Hijinks staff report CHOUJIAN, China — Taking a cue from a popular Coca-Cola trend, Pofung has announced a new branding effort. But, it’s left at least one ham disappointed. New handheld radios will feature first names printed on the front of the device, along with the phrase “Share A Pofung With.” More than 1,000 names will be available, […]
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