Hamvention sees big turnout of amateur radio enthusiasts (Ohio)

One of the world’s largest amateur radio conventions returned to the Miami Valley this weekend.

“Hamvention” 2024 took place this weekend on May 17-19 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. The event includes a wide array of award-winning guest speakers and experts discussing all things amateur radio.Dayton organizations create ‘third spaces’ for teens

Michael Kalter, spokesperson for the convention, says that even despite some rain on Friday, they had a tremendous turnout all weekend.

“In years past, sometimes we’ve had inclement weather, but people just roll with it,” Kalter said. “We’re very excited that people didn’t get deterred by that at all. It’s amazing, today, yesterday’s turnout. It was tremendous.”

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