Hams and jams

A most necessary back story: Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) often gather at different cities during the year to trade/buy/sell ham equipment and renew old face-to-face friends. These events are called Hamfests. In addition, technical seminars are presented as is the testing of license applicants (all hams are licensed by the FCC and given a distinctive call sign—I’m KE5GK). A new ham is lik...