Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
By WBØRUR, on the scene PEA VINE, Mississippi – A Barnstead County ham radio operator is happy beyond belief today with his new acquisition of amateur radio gear. Johnny Brown says he had been contemplating the purchase of a new handheld radio for VHF/UHF for months, but didn’t want to spend the money. “Then I saw an advertisement for the […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene NEWINGSTEAD, Vt. — The use of acronyms and Q codes on the air will go QRT if the NRRL gets its way. The National Radio Retransmission Legion (NRRL) has proposed eliminating them on the air. “I heard this last night on the repeater at dinner time: ‘I’m QSY to a new QTH because the XYL […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene NOTTINGHAM PASS, Wyoming – New amateur radio operator Byram Hedgecock may be confused, but he’s winning high praises from local farmers. Hedgecock recently bought the old Bob McDermott place west of Cheyenne. Hedgecock, licensed as a General Class in spring 2013, mistakenly interpreted “QSL via BURO” as “QSL via BURRO” and promptly began contacting local […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene SHANGHAI, China – The Chinese amateur radio industry continues to expand exponentially as reduced labor and materials costs combine to provide a perfect storm for manufacturing. Hams are already familiar with the growing popularity of radios such as WOUXAN and BAOFENG. Now, amateur radio equipment retailer Radio City is announcing a new import to US […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene WELLSBURG, Missouri – In the wake of overwhelming sales response to the recently introduced “Peanut Whistle 250” transmitter and the “Gary Coleman QSO Machine,” amateur radio equipment manufacturer “Peanut Whistle Inc.” is announcing a new line of ham radio station accessories designed to enhance your operating experience. “Our new equipment is designed to satisfy a […]
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