May 16, 2026

This Week in Amateur Radio

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Hamvention expects crowds of 30,000 (Ohio)

Ham radio enthusiasts will be headed to the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center next weekend to take part in a three-day Hamvention event themed “Radio Adventure.”

Thousands will descend on the Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Road, to check out the world’s largest amateur radio convention, with over 30,000 visitors expected.

“There will be 350 booths set up by 162 vendors with radios, electronics, antennas, accessories, switches, cables, batteries, books, apparel, and many other amateur radio and electronics-related products,” said Michael Kalter, Hamvention spokesperson.

Read more – Xenia Daily Gazette: https://www.xeniagazette.com/2026/05/12/hamvention-expects-crowds-of-30000/