It's a wild, wondrous world for amateur radio enthusiasts, and we've got your all-access pass! From cozy local gatherings to regional celebrations all the way to expansive conferences, we cover every corner of the ham fest universe. Todd even dishes up some insider advice for new hams straight from NEAR-fest, while Ryan shares his ingenious strategy for scoring those elusive unmarked components. And guess what? Buying second-hand radios isn't as scary as it seems!But it doesn't stop there! We also traverse the intriguing terrain of  'boat anchors', finding the best deals, and of course, the unforgettable experiences of attending ham fests. Leave us a Review via Text Message!Support the show//**************************************************************//Support the show:Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfhpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham///***********//Leave us a Show Review via SMS Text - https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2178012/open_smsLeave the hosts a voicemail:Call and leave us a voicemail with comments or questions, or tell us how to do our jobs! 978.233.1142 Affiliate:Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAMHalibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM YouTube Channel:Live Free and Ham - @livefreeandhamEric (N1JUR) - @N1JUR Paul (N1OG) - @NovemberOneOscarGrouch Todd (W1STJ) - @W1STJ Swag/Shows/Updates:https://livefreeandham.comJoin our discord:https://discord.com/invite/zas2cAVNPsIf you would also like to learn more about the hosts:Todd (W1STJ) - https://w1stj.comEric (N1JUR) - https://n1jur.comPaul (N1OG) - https://www.qrz.com/db/N1OG

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