I'll be attending my first Hamvention this year. It's a major trip for me since my home QTH is in Utah. I was first licensed in 1980 at the age of 16 in California, and it has been a dream of sorts ever since to attend.
Now, reading the horror stories of the deplorable restroom facilities, overall poor condition of the Hara Arena, et al, I was somewhat apprehensive about my plans. I've also read many positive experiences of people's attendance. I'm looking forward to it. I am attending primarily to meet a couple good friends that I've never had the pleasure to meet in person. Ironically, we never spoke on the air, but have a mutual interest in crystal radios, regens, and such, and participate on the Crystal Set Society's online discussion group. My friend, however is indeed licensed in the UK (their Tech equivalent), and he has attended Dayton annually for a number of years now. I'm happy to say there is little I "need" to add to my collection. It will be great to finally meet some people I consider friends, and perhaps my overall interest in ham radio in general might be rekindled a bit. 73, Joe, N6DGY Pleasant Grove, Utah -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET But if you've got good junk to sell, it's not a bad deal. And it's still a great place to meet friends - its too bad things are so screwed up this year. There's nothing like it in the US, and the guys that are trying to do it deserve a little support in pulling it off, even if they're learning on the job. I admit I bring home less, but it still brings out all sorts of old stuff. I dragged home an ugly 30$ SX-96 last year that was mostly working and have had a ball recapping and fiddling with it this winter. And found a 5$ audio transformer new in the box for my SW-3 - what are the odds of that? But I remain convinced anything cheap and good is gone 10 minutes after the tailgates open, usually on Friday morning. 73, and see you there, I hope. Scott ______________________________________________________________ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[email protected] AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
