Photo by Beth Christian Broschart
Area ham radio operators gather Saturday for the annual Charleston Ham Radio Fest. Amateurs could purchase equipment, radios, books and other electronic equipment and attend break out sessions to learn more about the hobby. Radio amateurs will gather on the weekend of June 24-25 for the annual ARRL Field Day. Gathering for a photo in Charleston are, from left, Wayne Crowe, Jeff Broschart, Aaron Wegman, Mark Sweitzer, Michael Carr, Vic Shuttleworth Jr., Jerry Sturm and Larry Ransinger.