Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5PO, on the scene WAVERTON, Maine – Bob Makins loves history, especially political history. So much so, in fact, that he dedicated eight years of his life to earning a Doctorate in Political History from Martinville College that he’s used for the past 15 years as a clerk at the Waverton Electrical Supply store. Mr. Makins’ living room is […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WASHINGTON, District of Columbia – In an unprecedented move, the federal agency that oversees the country’s communications policies has established a national ham radio QRM (a.k.a. interference) frequency. The Federal Communications Commission has earmarked 14.313 MHz as the newly designated position on the 20 meter radio band. “The Commission has taken a unique approach on […]
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PETALUMA, Calif. – An area man returned home after running errands and made a strange discovery: the corroded chassis of a Hallicrafters SX-101 receiver had been placed in his bed. Rob Smithson, 402 Main Street, believes it’s the work of the notorious Ham Radio Mafia. The group – well known on the East Coast for their hamfest “street brawls” – […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene PETALUMA, Calif. — As the number of confirmed flu cases continues to rise across the country, some amateur radio operators are turning off their radios in hopes of avoiding the virus. It’s an outbreak, according to doctors, and some hams are taking no chances. “I heard that you get it from contact with people. I […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene ST. WEIRSBURG, Mo. – – Man’s best friend may be a dog, unless it’s the frisky feline owned by Jonathon Climatoris of rural West Flooster County, Missouri. Climatoris – an amateur radio operator or “ham” – is gaining world-wide popularity as “the guy who sent his cat’s photo over the radio.” “I’m not really sure […]
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