You still need matter to carry the heat, and matter is heavy (by definition!) Radiating the heat isn't going to be enough if you want to send anything other than a blob of plasma.

Which is an interesting thought when considered as a weapon. Fire a self-immolating fission reactor at your target...

I miss the days when a Bussard Ramjet was a viable dream.

Also, if there are aliens there, sending a highly radioactive blob of plasma at them at interstellar speeds might cause a little trouble.