Ham Radio News of the Funny Variety
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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By WBØRUR, on the scene WELLSBURG, Missouri — A Missouri-based amateur radio equipment manufacturer is unveiling new celebrity endorsements for their fledgling line of radio gear. Peanut Whistle Transmitters announced the marketing campaign yesterday during a lunch hour press conference. The effort will “boost sales, introduce new radios to the amateur community and provide us a great set of celebrities […]
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By WBØRUR, on the scene Near DAYTON, Ohio – In what’s being called confusing and totally unexpected, about a dozen protestors showed up this morning at Hamvention. People Advancing The Humane Treatment of Animals (PATHTA) protested in front of the Hamvention venue, advocating against alleged unsafe hog farming, growing and butchering practices. “We will make these mad men stop!” exclaimed […]
Read more By WBØRUR, on the scene WELLSBURG, Mo. – In a move which catches accountants, lawyers and bill collectors by surprise, the defunct Wet Noodle Antenna Company has re-opened and is doing business as Peanut Whistle Transmitters. Earlier this year, Wet Noodle shuttered operations after 56 years of operation amid the sunspot doldrums of current Cycle 24. But Macy Blixton, son […]
Read more By K5PO, on the scene [UPDATE]: Wet Noodle Antenna Company has re-opened as “Peanut Whistle Transmitters.” Read the story here. WELLSBURG, Mo.; – Solar cycle 24, one of the weakest solar cycles of modern history, is forcing a stalwart of amateur radio antenna manufacturing history to shutter its doors Monday. The Wet Noodle Antenna Company was started by John Blixton, […]
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