Even though I’ve been a ham since 2010, I haven’t really actively participated in the culture. Since I joined CQ magazine earlier this year, I’ve gained a lot of technical knowledge, but I still hadn’t really immersed myself. That all changed this past weekend at the Dayton Hamvention® in Xenia, Ohio. I threw myself right into the deep end of amateur radio society, and I’m happy to say it was a great swim!
For those new to the practice, hams all over the world attend swaps/flea markets/conventions that are typically referred to as