Ham radio enthusiasts from throughout the region were at the Polk County Fairgrounds on Saturday, drawn by the lure of the semi-annual swap meet. For some, ham radio is a hobby. Hams tend to use two kinds of gear: HF and VHF/UHF. HF gear is made to talk over long distances, while VHF/UHF radio is for talking around town. But for Kjell Lindgren, it was an out-of-this-world experience. Lindgren is a...
