Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By K5PO, on the scene STRATFORD, MI – Yesterday started like most days on the Stratford Mountain 147.225 ham radio repeater, with whining about the XYL’s quilting problem, discussions on the recent cold spell, and the unintentionally keyed mic capturing the sounds of Mark Mills belching in pleasure at the completion of his breakfast. None of those participating in the […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene SPARK GAP, Nevada – A misunderstanding resulted in extra work – but a great presentation – by a rural Comanche County ham radio operator. Justin Nightingale is the public information officer for the “Bluff-dwellers Amateur Radio Klub” (BARK) of Spark Gap, Nevada. During the club’s October meeting, President George Loganmiller asked Nightingale to prepare a […]
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PETALUMA, Calif. – In a surprising move, a local man has taken his family feud to new heights – literally. Sunday, Ronnie Hawkins scaled his 75 foot amateur radio signal tower and vows he’ll stay there until his “get down into my business, never good enough for their daughter” in-laws and “no-good, no-job having, drink all my beer” brother leave […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Ham radio manufactures have inked a deal with the popular language learning software Rosetta Stone, in an effort to ease frustrations with poorly translated programming manuals. Baowood marketing officer Lin Rosen admitted that a problem exists but they can’t change the manuals. “Our hands are tied! We have a long-term contract […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene BILKINGTON LANE, Vermont – Edinborough County Amateur Radio Operator Roston Johnstower had what he thought was a great idea – develop a “catch-phrase” for his radio club that would be both a unifying statement and a rally cry. The 29-year-old professional maple syrup distiller says he came up with the idea of “Loosen up the […]
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