{"podcast":{"title":"Live Free and Ham Podcast","slug":"live-free-and-ham-podcast-6414771","podcast_index_feed_id":6414771,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/live-free-and-ham/feed.xml","website_url":"https://livefreeandham.com","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/live-free-and-ham/20251030_121013_425bee1c83cff9c7d4f0cb7a8dfe511c.png","author":"Live Free and Ham Pod","episode_count":140,"summary":"Welcome to Live Free and Ham Podcast; we are your bi-weekly podcast covering all things ham radio in New Hampshire, New England, and beyond. Be sure to check out our website at livefreeandham.com and our social pages on Instagram and Facebook . If you want to support the show, you can buy us a coffee or become a Patreon supporter. ************************************ Support the show: Buy Us a Beer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lfh podcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHam Podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ Leave 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: Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10. Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM Halibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purchases https://electronics.halibut.com/ of $25 or more, limited to three uses per listener. 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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 rolling The APRS chaos that had people talking Honest talk about new radios, mobile rigs, and whether manufacturers are actually listening Service dog moments that turned heads (and changed the tone) POTA activations before and after the event And a 24-hour Maine activation plan that might require a rooftop tent… and questionable judgment Somewhere 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/lfhpodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LiveFreeandHamPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093543540309 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefreeandham/ ************* Feedback and Questions! You can always leave us feedback on our voicemail line at 978-233-1142 Affiliate: Live Free and Ham - 10% off all LFH Swag CODE: LFH10 Reliance Antennas - 10% off and free shipping at https://www.relianceantennas.com/ CODE: LIVEFREEANDHAM Halibut Electronics - 10% discount on all purc…","meta_description":"Hamcation wasn’t just a hamfest… it was a full-blown radio road trip. 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