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A hamfest is a gathering of amateur radio operators built around buying, selling and swapping equipment. Most are one-day events organized by a local radio club, with an outdoor tailgate market where bargains and vintage boat anchors turn up, indoor tables of new and used gear, talks, and often a license exam session run by volunteer examiners. The largest in the United States is Hamvention, held each May in Ohio. Hamfests are social events too, where hams who have talked on the air for years finally meet in person. Read more…