What The Heck Is A Hamfest? (And Why Should You Go to One?)

OK^, here it is the dead of winter and it’s time to think about sprucing up the shack, getting some education about our hobby, and enjoying the company of like-minded individuals. And how can we do this? By attending a hamfest, of course.

For those of you who have never been to a hamfest, you’re missing out on a lot of fun. Whether it is a little hamfest in your local community or one of the monsters, attending a hamfest can be an eye-opening experience. Typically, when you arrive onsite (), the first thing you will notice is that most of the vehicles have some sort of communications antenna), and inside providing sensory overload for both newbies and old hats ().