# K5acc on The No Agenda Show

K5acc comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2016 to April 2024.

- **Chapters:** 6
- **Episodes:** 6
- **Discussed:** January 2016 – April 2024
- **Related topics:** [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.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), [Antennas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antennas.md), [Canada](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canada.md), [Civility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/civility.md), [D-star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-star.md), [De-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md)

## Chapters 1–6 of 6

### Ham Radio Industry, MFJ Enterprises Closing

- **Episode:** [1655: Illegal Chants](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants.md)
- **Published:** 2024-04-28
- **Time:** 1:56:29–1:58:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1655-illegal-chants/chapter/ham-radio-industry-mfj-enterprises-closing.md

MFJ Enterprises, a staple of the amateur radio community for 52 years, announced it is ceasing production of its antennas and accessories. The closure marks the end of an era for marquee brands like Hy-Gain and Cushcraft, as the hobby shifts toward newer technologies like Meshtastic mesh networking.

Keywords: mfj enterprises, [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [antennas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/antennas.md), meshtastic, [k5acc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/k5acc.md)

### Small Batch Donations, Ham Radio and Ruble Payments

- **Episode:** [1193: Blafrican](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-28
- **Time:** 2:17:41–2:25:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1193-blafrican/chapter/small-batch-donations-ham-radio-and-ruble-payments.md

The hosts process a series of smaller donations, including a note from a producer in Russia who was forced by PayPal to donate in rubles. They mention a new ham radio operator who joined the "NAMS" network. Several "de-douching" requests are honored for long-time listeners who finally contributed.

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### Listener Donations, Ham Radio Achievements

- **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md)
- **Published:** 2019-11-21
- **Time:** 2:18:31–2:24:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/listener-donations-ham-radio-achievements.md

Several listeners are recognized for their contributions and personal milestones, including William Durkin, who aced his ham radio license exam. The hosts discuss the "NAMS" (No Agenda Media Slaves) ham radio community and the importance of listener support during a time when traditional communication channels like email are increasingly unreliable.

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### Ham Radio 2.0, All-Star Node and Civility

- **Episode:** [1179: Vooden Sporks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-10
- **Time:** 1:14:07–1:22:04
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1179-vooden-sporks/chapter/ham-radio-2-0-all-star-node-and-civility.md

The podcast promotes "Ham Radio 2.0," a modernized version of amateur radio utilizing All-Star nodes and Asterix voice switching technology. Unlike the "outrage culture" of Twitter, ham radio is described as a civil network requiring licensing and respectful communication. Listeners are encouraged to visit k5acc.com to learn how to participate using inexpensive equipment and digital interfaces.

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### 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.

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### Amateur Radio Vanity Callsigns and Job Karma

- **Episode:** [795: Trump Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-31
- **Time:** 1:28:54–1:35:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/795-trump-head/chapter/amateur-radio-vanity-callsigns-and-job-karma.md

Adam Curry discusses his application for a new amateur radio vanity callsign, "K5ACC," through the FCC. The segment continues with more donation reads from producers in Illinois, Canada, and Ohio. Listeners request "Job Karma" and "De-douching" ceremonies to acknowledge their transition from "freeloading" listeners to active financial supporters of the program.

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