Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
by K5KVN, on the scene ROLLING HILLS, OKLA. — Hearing the words “stand by” coming from his radio’s speaker is a confusing thing for Harold Benningloit. The ham radio operator of less than two months says he spends most of his time in a seated position while operating his gear, so he feels conflicted when told to “stand by.” “I […]
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by WBØRUR, on the scene SEINS FORMIDABLE, UTAH – A Fulbright County man is casting wild accusations today against a high profile politician: U.S. President Barack Obama. Local ham radio operator Johnson Earwig says the leader of the free world is personally making enjoyment of his hobby “almost impossible.” Earwig – a regular contributor to right-wing conservative online message boards […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene FISH BAIT, Washington – A new fad in amateur radio communications across the tiny hamlet of Fish Bait, Washington, has left the local VHF repeater quiet. Fish Bait Amateur Radio Club President Jakob Rovingmeyer of Eastern Evergreen Parrish, says problems started last month after everyone in the club bought an inexpensive $35 Chinese handie-talkie. “We […]
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By K5KVN, on the scene NEW YORK CITY — Some amateur radio operators are questioning claims by NBC News anchor Brian Williams that he is a newly licensed ham radio operator. Branching out from the “professional” broadcasting ranks into the “amateur” radio hobby is something Williams said he has wanted to do “since interviewing Hiram Percy Maxim in 2009.” “I […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene PENGUIN REEF, FLORIDA – A local ham radio operator is making news headlines for what may be a first: a radio-controlled domestic house cat. Walt Munkhausen of 489 Boca Raton Parkway says he was working 40 meter PSK31 when he noticed something very strange. “It happened entirely by accident. I sent MACRO #3 (SIGNAL REPORT/QTH/NAME) […]
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