# Call Signs on The No Agenda Show Call Signs comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2012 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 7 - **Discussed:** October 2012 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [73s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/73s.md), [Adam Curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [Amateur Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), [Audio Clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-clips.md), [D-star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-star.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Emergency Communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md), [Executive Producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Amateur Radio Silent Key Final Call Tribute - **Episode:** [1889: Producer's Tribute to JCD](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-27 - **Time:** 6:28:15–6:30:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1889-producer-s-tribute-to-jcd/chapter/amateur-radio-silent-key-final-call-tribute.md A producer from the Black Mountains of North Carolina submits a recording of a "Silent Key" final call for John C. Dvorak on an amateur radio net. Using the call sign Kilo Juliet 6 Lima November Golf, the tribute follows the tradition for deceased operators. The hosts are visibly moved by the radio transmission and the "73s" sign-off. Keywords: [amateur radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amateur-radio.md), silent key, call sign, [john c dvorak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/john-c-dvorak.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md) ### NPR Radio Call Sign Misinterpretation - **Episode:** [1748: Brain Rot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot.md) - **Published:** 2025-03-20 - **Time:** 2:45:50–2:48:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1748-brain-rot/chapter/npr-radio-call-sign-misinterpretation.md A brief discussion centers on a misheard radio call sign from an NPR affiliate, KUNC. One host initially interpreted the call sign as a vulgarity before realizing the speaker was clearly articulating the letters. This serves as a lighthearted example of how audio perception can be influenced by expectations or poor broadcast quality. Keywords: [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), kunc, radio call signs, mishearing, [audio clips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audio-clips.md) ### Listener Donations and Amateur Radio Call Signs - **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md) - **Published:** 2018-11-18 - **Time:** 2:11:23–2:17:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/listener-donations-and-amateur-radio-call-signs.md The hosts read through a list of donors and associate executive producers, discussing various amateur radio call signs and "73s" (best regards). They briefly mention the "Vault 8" WikiLeaks dump regarding the CIA's "Hive" project, which involves malware that can infect routers. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [call signs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-signs.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [73s](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/73s.md), vault 8, [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producers.md) ### Ham Radio Interest, Executive Producers, and Forgetful Mark - **Episode:** [941: Shmoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-25 - **Time:** 1:37:30–1:40:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo/chapter/ham-radio-interest-executive-producers-and-forgetful-mark.md Sir Mark A from Wisconsin credits the show for his new interest in ham radio and his progress toward a general class license. The hosts encourage listeners to pursue ham licenses, noting the ease of the FCC testing process. Several other producers, including "Forgetful Mark" Lins from British Columbia, are thanked for their financial support of the program. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md), mark lins, burnaby, [call signs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/call-signs.md) ### Adam Curry's Amateur Radio Vanity Call Sign - **Episode:** [800: Toilet Wars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 1:54:48–1:57:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/800-toilet-wars/chapter/adam-curry-s-amateur-radio-vanity-call-sign.md Adam Curry discusses his new amateur radio vanity call sign, Kilo 5 Alpha Charlie Charlie (K5ACC). He mentions that his new call sign was reported on a Dutch amateur radio news reflector, leading to a "pileup" of operators trying to contact him. The hosts encourage listeners to obtain their own ham radio licenses for emergency preparedness. Keywords: [adam curry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adam-curry.md), [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), vanity call sign, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [k5acc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k5acc.md), [d-star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-star.md) ### Ham Radio Vanity Call Signs, Bruce Perrins Speech - **Episode:** [797: Laptop Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-09 - **Time:** 22:29–24:05 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/797-laptop-bomb/chapter/ham-radio-vanity-call-signs-bruce-perrins-speech.md A host obtained a new FCC vanity call sign, Kilo 5 Alpha Charlie Charlie (K5ACC). The discussion references a speech by digital radio pioneer Bruce Perrins regarding the role of amateur radio as a public service network of last resort. The segment highlights the community's self-perception as essential responders during a potential apocalypse. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), vanity call sign, bruce perrins, [emergency communications](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-communications.md) ### Amateur Radio Testing, Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak - **Episode:** [456: Sell-ah-bretties](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/456-sell-ah-bretties.md) - **Published:** 2012-10-28 - **Time:** 3:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/456-sell-ah-bretties/chapter/amateur-radio-testing-adam-curry-and-john-c-dvorak.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak attempt to establish a radio connection using their amateur radio call signs, KF5SLN and KJ6LNG. The technical test fails as Curry is unable to hit the local repeater from his location in Austin, Texas. 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