xkcd #3307: Spectrum Allocation

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Rumor has it that they're finally auctioning off the zeppelin navigation bands, but everyone is worried that the scary boat captains will express interest.

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Rumor has it that they're finally auctioning off the zeppelin navigation bands, but everyone is worried that the scary boat captains will express interest.
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[–] 7 points 2 days ago* (3 children)

What if aliens don't want to broadcast on the Hydrogen Line? They'll likely try Methane if they are truly into the butt stuff.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    That’s what “weather balloons” (including the quote marks) is for. I believe it’s a reference to the official story on the Roswell incident.

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