Grouch Goes to Hamcation: Radios, Rooftop Tents, Questionable Life Choices.

Hamcation wasn’t just a hamfest… it was a full-blown radio road trip.In this episode of Live Free and Ham, Grouch shares the behind-the-scenes stories from Hamcation — from hallway conversations and gear temptation to APRS pranks that may or may not have broken the internet (or at least someone’s ego).We dig into:What Hamcation is really like once the cameras stop rollingThe APRS chaos that had people talkingHonest talk about new radios, mobile rigs, and whether manufacturers are actually listeningService dog moments that turned heads (and changed the tone)POTA activations before and after the eventAnd a 24-hour Maine activation plan that might require a rooftop tent… and questionable judgmentSomewhere between debating Yaesu mobile rigs, joking about FX1 sales pitches, and reliving snowboarding decisions that reminded us we’re not 17 anymore… this episode captures what ham radio events are really about:Community. Stories. Gear temptation. And friends you only see once a year but feel like you talk to every week.If you’ve ever been to Hamcation, Huntsville, Dayton, or any major hamfest — you’ll recognize the vibe immediately.If you haven’t… this is your preview.************************************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/************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142Affiliate:Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10Reliance 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