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Dayton 2007
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Been hamming for 19 years. This was my first Dayton visit and I was blown away. Some local hams and I planned a year early. It was great. Don't blame the fuel prices for '08. Car Pool! I will definitely be going back next year!
Posted by
WA4HKY
on September 2, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I could not go to the Dayton Hamfeast. So did Kenwood offer a new HF rig as rumored? Or are we still stuck with that god awful ugly TS-2000.?
Posted by
KA5ROW
on May 21, 2007
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Dayton epilog....
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Got home a little weary last night after an 8 hour drive back east. Had a great time at the 2007 Hamvention and I thought I note a few observations:
1) Tailgating is the only way to go. Having the truck in the flea market is invaluable. Split the space with a few friends, and you have a base to go back to to unload, refuel, even take an afternoon catnap while selling a few items out of the back.
2) Once again, the weather was spectacular. Cool, breezy, and sunny skies for the most part, and no rain.
3) Disappointed to see so many tailgaters leaving by noon on Saturday. By 1700, there were only 50% remaining and Sunday was worse by Hamvention standards.
4) Although I didn't use them, it appeared that there were plenty of shuttle buses.
5) The new offerings from Icom, Yaesu, Tokyo High Power, and Hilberling are fantastic. Can't wait to see the Bluetooth interface on the Yaesu FTM-10 mobile rig.
6) If you persist, you might be able to bring home with you some gear that might not be FCC approved for sale yet. I won't say anything more except to say there's only two units in the US at the moment..... call them "field test units".
7) With all of the press and TV coverage there, I wish we all could put on some decent slacks, maybe a golf shirt, and look professional and presentable for 2 days. We need all the good press we can get.
So with 2007 in the can, I'm going to open the goodies I got there and mark the calendar off for next year. Hope you all had as good of a time.
Posted by
K3GM
on May 21, 2007
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Back home again from Dayton
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Well, my 51'st year has come and gone. Really had a GREAT time seeing lots of fellow hams I have talked with and met over the years. Even had several 807's with them.... Lots of GREAT new equipment. Really enjoyed the flea market again. Little smaller than last year but still lots of good junk.... Have already signed up the rooms for my VE4 friends and myself for next year. Geat show.. 73's Chuck K8BBE
Posted by
K8BBE
on May 21, 2007
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I went, I saw, I tired!!!
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I have been going since I was 16, now 43. Been frozen, dehydrated, sun burnt, had sun poisioning, rained on, snowed on,and muddy half way up my legs. Flea market down since its hayday, but still worth the trip. Many things you just can't find anywhere else esp. small parts for that boatanchor you are restoring. I was one of the youngest people there. The older hams are passing away and there are not enough that find the magic in radio that we did. I will go again and again until I join the others as a SK.
73
Randy
Posted by
KB8ASO
on May 20, 2007
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Whoopeeee
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Oh...good....Then I don't need to tell you about the new Icom contest rig they're showing at Dayton......
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CQ Corn-test, CQ Corn-test....
Not a Corn-tester....
Can you believe there are actually a couple of contests going on this Dayton Hamfest weekend?
Next it will be Christmas Day! (Or is there already a contest scheduled for Christmas Day?)
I think we should have a contest to see how many contests we can work in a weekend!
;-)
Posted by
WA8MEA
on May 19, 2007
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Dayton- gas prices
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I'd like to go, but fuel prices are just too high. For now and in the future, I'll have to settle for the local swap meets.
Posted by
KE6TDT
on May 19, 2007
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DAYTON
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That's if you are a "CONTESTER"! AND RICH.
Posted by
N4VNV
on May 19, 2007
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"I can see just as much on the Internet, if not more, without spending a dime on gasoline...."
Oh...good....Then I don't need to tell you about the new Icom contest rig they're showing at Dayton......
Posted by
K3GM
on May 18, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I have been to Dayton many times, seldom missing a year in the 80's and 90's, but not in the last 3 or 4 years. What with $3.50/gallon gas, $100 plus per nite motel rooms, etc there is little incentive anymore now that is is so easy to find what I need on the Internet.
Posted by
W9DZ
on May 17, 2007
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VK2GWK
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Hey Ace, We love you too. Please go to Europe and do not come here. We will both do better that way.
Posted by
WB9NJB
on May 16, 2007
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Would Love To...
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I'd love to be going this year. But a temporary medical problem makes it not possible this time. I'm already planning on being there next year though.
Dayton is a blast. Highly recommended.
73 de N8AUC
Eric
Posted by
N8AUC
on May 16, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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It was nice last year. A first for me, but unfortunately not this year.
Posted by
AK4P
on May 16, 2007
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Would Love To...
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I'd love to be going this year. But a temporary medical problem makes it not possible this time. I'm already planning on being there next year though.
Dayton is a blast. Highly recommended.
73 de N8AUC
Eric
Posted by
N8AUC
on May 16, 2007
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Not at $3.50 plus a gallon!
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I can see just as much on the Internet, if not more, without spending a dime on gasoline....
73, Bill - WA8MEA
http://HamRadioFun.com
Posted by
WA8MEA
on May 16, 2007
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5th trip
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This year is my 5th trip back to Dayton, I guess I'm pretty well addicted at this point.
I go every couple of years, since I don't have enough vacation time to do it every year. For the first time I'm flying up, so this will limit the goodies I can bring back (maybe that is a good thing). My primary interest is the newest gear (mostly the newest from ICOM).
To whom-ever goes this year, I hope to see you.
73 de Matt KK5DR
Posted by
KK5DR
on May 16, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Not going this year but have been in the past. If you are looking for equipment especially new this is the place to go. Last time I went I paid for the trip with the savings and had a good time to boot. I will go again.
Terry
WB4QNG
Posted by
WB4QNG
on May 15, 2007
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Dayton Flea Market
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A word to the wise! We left our van full of equipment in the Flea market overnight, and someone siphoned half the gas out of our tank! At $3.50 a gallon here, we are getting a locking gascap this year! Security at nite is a joke!
W9ZS
Posted by
W9ZS
on May 14, 2007
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Dayton AKA "Mecca"
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I have not yet made the trek to the Holy Land of Ham-dom. I really wanted to make it this year but the calendar snuck (sneaked?) up on me. Alas, too late. Perhaps a Dayton Account-able-a-buddy is needed to keep one another on track and not let deadlines pass. Also, an Elmer or QSO contact, local or even DX, can make it happen. Going alone is like sending yourself a QSL card. The Dayton "machine" should take on this task to keep the numbers up. Also, scattered feeder-fests by the Dayton conglomerate throughout the year can also ratchet up anticipation and participation. Again, I am not a veteran but would like to "do it" before I tap out my last CQ. The "Haj" is not required but all accounts are almost always positive. The professional gripers are alive, but even those who are unsettled about it, still remark that a "Good time was had by all."
de KB2FBI -.- -.
Posted by
KB2FBI
on May 14, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Used to live in Hollywood and saw some wild costumes but nothing beats Dayton.
I'll be the guy wearing a hard hat with a tower on top, a yagi, flashing LED's, and moonbounce array with 4 HT's on the belt and a helium balloon trailing a long wire. Well..1 of about 100 looking like this..
73
N4VZ
Posted by
KG4NOZ
on May 13, 2007
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Maybe next year...i have yet to go to Dayton. I actually had plans to go this year but things being what they are, it fell through. I also had plans to go to Visalia this year, but that fell the way of Dayton....again, maybe next year.
Posted by
N7YA
on May 13, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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After 40+ years of being a ham, I am going to Dayton this year! Have wanted to since the begining of my ham career, but either couldn't afford to, or get the time off, but this is the YEAR!!
See you there!
73 de W4LGH - Alan
http://www.w4lgh.com
Posted by
W4LGH
on May 13, 2007
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Dayton
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Australia is just too far.
Posted by
VK5BXN
on May 13, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Not going this year. I went in 2000 and had a great time! I
had fun talking to some of the folks who were also headed
there on 2 meters. It made the drive seem very short.
I'd probably go this year if I didn't have to work on Saturday.
Maybe 2008.
Posted by
W4DXL
on May 13, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Been there for 7 years running.. it's not so much the place, or the new gear, as the experience. You'll never feel so much a ham as at Dayton... I'm rejuvinated every year. Of course few of us can afford the parade of new stuff, but there's something there for everyone, and if you're a people watcher, if you sit still long enough, one of almost everything passes by... and for better or worse, they're all us... come down and see what it's all about.. you'll never be the same! de KK8ZZ
Posted by
KK8ZZ
on May 12, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Would like to go, but I have reasons I can't travel much.
I hear it's a blast.
N5HSR
Posted by
N5HSR
on May 12, 2007
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WA6ITF wrote:
Yep. This will be my 32nd year out of the past 34. Please come join us at the "Ham Radio Town Meeting" on Saturday May 19th - 12:45 PM -- where we will be presenting a "A BEGINNERS LOOK AT THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF AMATEUR RADIO" featuring some of the nations most knowledgable speakers. We hope to see you there
de
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF
ARNewsline
I'll be there with Bill and the rest of the Newsline crew. I haven't missed a Dayton since 1999. It's a 12 hour drive from south Mississippi and worth every second!
73!
Don Wilbanks, AE5DW
Amateur Radio Newsline
Posted by
AE5DW
on May 12, 2007
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Dayton Hamfest
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I've been to the big one a few times and enjoyed it very much. Wx included at times. Hope that doesn't jinx your weekend. But not this year, have other plans and Butler,Pa Hamfest is not that far off. Another very nice one to attend. Hope all of you enjoy your trek to a great FEST..
Best 73
KB2X
Posted by
W2MH
on May 12, 2007
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On the Road
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From Southern California it's 2200 miles each way driving. While my schedule will not permit me to attend this year, I know of two carloads of hams from this area that will carpool roundtrip and operate mobile enroute. Splitting the fuel and motel rooms cuts down the cost.
Posted by
K7LA
on May 12, 2007
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guy with ballcap:)
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"I'll see you all there. I'm the guy with the callsign
ballcap carrying an HT on my belt. 2nd time to
attend."
I think I have seen you there:)maybe I will see you there again this year, I will be looking for the guy with the callsign on his cap and an HT on his side..lol
Posted by
KQ9DX
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I wanted to go but I never know soon enough to get a room. I own my own business and I have to work every weekend. My Wife keeps telling me to go but I know I would just pay for a room and at the end I would not be able to go for some resaon and still have to pay for the room.
I used to go there every year after I was licensed in the 80's and all I can say is if You have never went, GO AT LEAST ONCE. I would like to attend for some of the forums, I did not take the time to go to any of them and I wish I would have.
I wonder if the forums could be recorded for the people that have not attended and posted on the web? I would be willing to pay a fee to watch some of them on operating HF & Antennas.
I must admit I do check eBay almost every day in the Ham Radio section so for me its not so much for the stuff to buy but what I could learn.
I wonder if there could be some kind of contest lile a lottery to raise money and use the money to have one Ham a year will a all expence paid trip to Dayton, like for the people in Alaska or other places that are a long long way from Dayton.
73 Del KA8OCN
Posted by
KA8OCN
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Nope, no interest.
Those brats smell just as good on the grill on my deck and the only fuel I have to use is for the grill (and if it made OPEC richer, I wouldn't spend that!).
Tom
Posted by
KB5DPE
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton or Bust
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YES !!!! I will be going to Dayton again for the 51 time.
Well, it started back in 1956, when I got my FIRST license, KN8BBE. I took the test
in February, of that year, and was promised, by my Father, W8KYK, that I would
go to the BIG radio show in Dayton, The DAYTON HAMVENTION. The year
before, I wanted to go so bad, I played hooky from school, and hid in the trunk of
the car, hoping to go. My luck was going good till Dad picked up George Lightfoot,
W8KH, and opened the trunk. Lots of swearing went on, and the 10 mile trip
back home, shot me down for that year. I did get a letter, from my Dad, telling me
to get the license, and I would go next year. I worked hard and passed the test and
went the following year.
73's Chuck K8BBE
Posted by
K8BBE
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton
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I can't wait. My first HamVention was in 1990. This will be my 18th year in a row. I can't believe how much fun we have there every year.
73 & hope to see you there.
Posted by
KB9EPL
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton
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(correction - one way)
I wish!
Gas is $3/gal. Google maps estimates 320 miles. 320mi/25mpg=~13 gals. So I would be $40 (oneway) just for gas assuming that nothing gets in the way and reduces my truck mpg (traffic jams, etc.), and that nothing breaks along the way.
Add food, tolls, etc.
Nope, I don't have two nickels to rub together.
Hopefully the hamvention will continue until someday I can afford to go.
73,
Dave
Posted by
N4DBC
on May 11, 2007
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Dayton
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I wish!
Gas is $3/gal. Google maps estimates 320 miles. 320mi/25mpg=~13 gals. So I would be $40 just for gas assuming that nothing gets in the way and reduces my truck mpg (traffic jams, etc.), and that nothing breaks along the way.
Add food, tolls, etc.
Nope, I don't have two nickels to rub together.
Hopefully the hamvention will continue until someday I can afford to go.
73,
Dave
Posted by
N4DBC
on May 11, 2007
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I won't even go to Seaside let alone Dayton.
Posted by
K7FD
on May 11, 2007
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I'd love to, but
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it's about a 7 hour drive from here. Don't have hotel reservations a year in advance....oh well, maybe some day......
Posted by
KA2DDX
on May 11, 2007
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Just to far.
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Way to far for a working west coaster to go. Love the way all the 8 landers make it sound so easy to drive to, but the reality of Dayton is that as long as THE convention for Ham radio is many thousands of miles away and, no offence meant, in DAYTON most of the Hams I know and myself will never get to go.
If it has to be far away for a good portion of the Ham community how about a different place now and then and make it somewhere someone WANTS to go, like Chicago or Indy or (my dream) Las vegas.
Posted by
W6PMR
on May 10, 2007
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You betcha
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Looking forward to hanging out with the contest and dx crowd, going to the suites and wandering the flea market!
Posted by
AJ9C
on May 10, 2007
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Long drive
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Its well over 550 miles for me but I would like to go next year!
Posted by
N3VMC
on May 10, 2007
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Wouldn't miss it
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Dayton is just over a two-hour drive from my home. This will be my 31st consecutive year. Save me a parking spot.
73, N4KZ
Posted by
N4KZ
on May 10, 2007
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this will be year number 31 for me. At least it is not going to snow.
Posted by
OBSERVER11
on May 10, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Unfortunately will be missing this one. As a newly promoted fire dept. company officer, my schdule was switched and unable to change. Plans already in the works for 2008!
Rich K8IG
Posted by
K8IG
on May 9, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Wish I could but Iraq war in the way. Never been to Dayton, 23 years in the Army and now gov't contractor never made it there. I hope too though.
73's
Jim
WU5E
Posted by
WU5E
on May 9, 2007
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Yep been there.
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I have been to Dayton 4 times in the last 25 years of my ham life. Yes I will go again. It was a nice fun drive in a convoy with other hams from Missouri. But now I live in AZ and it is a bit farther!!! But I will not let that stop me. I cant beleive someone that only lives 12 hours away would not go at least once. And some folks just dont want to leave their diveways!! But thats OK as that leaves more stuff for us hearty souls that are brave enough to risk the crowds in the flea market and the smoke of the burning brats !!!
See you there in the next year or so. And no gas is NOT a factor to me. It is what it is. If thats what causes you to NOT enjoy something then your priorities in life are a bit skewed!
Posted by
N0FPE
on May 9, 2007
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Dayton
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Yep. This will be my 32nd year out of the past 34. Please come join us at the "Ham Radio Town Meeting" on Saturday May 19th - 12:45 PM -- where we will be presenting a "A BEGINNERS LOOK AT THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF AMATEUR RADIO" featuring some of the nations most knowledgable speakers. We hope to see you there
de
Bill Pasternak, WA6ITF
ARNewsline
Posted by
WA6ITF
on May 9, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I wish I were going. It is a teriffic time....every ham should go at least once. Maybe next year.
Posted by
KC8JX
on May 9, 2007
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DAYTON 2007
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I have never been but plan to go in 2008. It sounds like a fun event that I should attend at least once in my life. I also am planning to attend the DX convention in Visalia.
For those of you that attend this year, enjoy!
Semper Fi,
Tommy - K6YE
DX IS
Posted by
K6YE
on May 9, 2007
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DAYTON 2007
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Been three times. To really enjoy it you have to be prepared to stay three days and spend, spend and spend some more. Unfortunately I've NEVER had that kind of money to throw around. And have only done one day trips there. I'm sure if you have the money, it's a wonderful time. Visiting Paris France is also. But it takes MONEY! The hams that get all the publicity are the money guys...but MOST hams have very little extra cash. Don't believe it? Just look at attendence over the last 15 years. As the costs go up, the crowd goes down. Georgetown Delaware is the best hamfest left anymore. Admission is FREE!
Posted by
N4VNV
on May 9, 2007
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Take a Plane
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Driving thousands of miles would be an issue. So take a plane. Planning in advance can get you a cheap air ticket - especially to Dayton.
Posted by
WB8NUT
on May 9, 2007
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RE: K3GM
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" ... the additional expenditure for gasoline is down in the noise. It shouldn't even be a consideration ..."
Posted by K3GM on May 8, 2007
I respectfully beg to differ. "down in the noise"??? :-)
From mapquest, the distance would be as follows:
Total Est. Time: 67 hours, 35 minutes
Total Est. Distance: 3898.43 miles
That's about 3 days of driving each way ... and the gas in the remote stretches of Canada is probably at $6.00 / gal [US Dollars]
Well, I would like to go, but the commute from Alaska is a little to far ... although it is a nice drive.
Posted by
KL2DN
on May 9, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Only missed 3 since 1961. I'll be there on Friday and maybe Saturday. Wouldn't miss it!
Posted by
K8CXM
on May 8, 2007
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I'm there!
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When you tally up the expenses for all the items on the "wish list", the additional expenditure for gasoline is down in the noise. It shouldn't even be a consideration in the decision to go or not. Take a few friends and split the travel costs. I can already smell those brats on the grill!
Posted by
K3GM
on May 8, 2007
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I'm there!
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When you tally up the expenses for all the items on the "wish list", the additional expenditure for gasoline is down in the noise. It shouldn't even be a consideration in the decision to go or not. Take a few friends and split the travel costs. I can already smell those brats on the grill!
Posted by
K3GM
on May 8, 2007
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Going To Dayton
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I'll see you all there. I'm the guy with the callsign
ballcap carrying an HT on my belt. 2nd time to
attend.
**
Posted by
WB6THE
on May 8, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Hotel rooms are booked, fleamarket spaces and tickets bought... Only thing left to do is load up the car next Thursday and head south for two hours... 29th Hamvention for us...
73 Al, W8AII
Posted by
W8AII
on May 8, 2007
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Wouldn't miss it
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I think I've probably been to over 30 Dayton Hamventions. Even made the trip when I lived in Missouri. It's a great time. People coming from all over the world to attend. The vendors, the flea market, ARRL, etc. - everybody who is anybody in amateur radio is there. Make the trek to the Mecca of Amateur Radio - Dayton.
Posted by
WB8NUT
on May 8, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Many friends Ham from USA call me for Dayton 2007, This year, not going.
Posted by
IZ8FTW
on May 8, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Wish I could.
73
Steve WA2DTW
Posted by
WA2DTW
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I'd like to go but my daughter graduates ISU next week with a degree in teaching. Lots of parties to attend plus the XYL and I are going away for a well deserved vacation. Maybe next year.
Jim/N9ESH
Posted by
N9ESH
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton Hamvention
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Never will attend, to far to go, to costly. Thats fine to dream about going tho.
Posted by
KF7SN
on May 7, 2007
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DAYTON 2007
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Absolutely!! This is my third year, would've been my 4th, but my daughter graduated from high school that weekend last year. It is just over 1000 mi from the QTH here in So. Florida. For me its just the drive up. I have been taking GAP Antenna products equipment up. They pay for my gas and lodging. Its a free trip to the greatest hamfest in the world. See us in booth 30!
73 de Mark AI4HO
Posted by
KI4CRA
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton Y/2007
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Every one should go at least once in their lifetime. I won't make it this year as I may be at MIT working towards my Ph,d.
.:
Posted by
W6TH
on May 7, 2007
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Not yet.
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I have never been there, but I will definately attend...someday.
Posted by
AD6WL
on May 7, 2007
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Too Far
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Yes, way too far for me. Probably attend some day just to experience it. Meanwhile, I make do with our much smaller SeaPac convention on the Pacific NorthWest Coast. Much nice environment, anyway.
Ed K7AAT
Posted by
K7AAT
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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1274 miles, 23 hours, seventeen minutes and thirty seconds. No, I don't think I'll make it either.
Posted by
AD5TD
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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1274 miles, 23 hours, seventeen minutes and thirty seconds. No, I don't think I'll make it either.
Posted by
AD5TD
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 07
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I started attending only 3 years ago (been licensed 50 years!), but it's a wonderful event. The flea market itself is almost worth it. You can find just about anything you might want for a construction project - and tons of schlock you never knew existed. For me, it was an eye-opener to see what "hams" look like in large numbers - strange, but eerily compelling...
Then there are the new shiny products, the vendor reps, some great forums and dinners.
Posted by
AA6E
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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According to the online driving instructions it is a 801 Miles, and a 12 hr drive. So I guess I will never go. But I hope to make it to Ham-Com someday its just 250 Mi. And a 4 ½ hr drive. It should be just as good.
Posted by
KA5ROW
on May 7, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I been Planing to go for many years, I was ready for this one but something change the plan for this year, so I have to wait untill 2008, for sure we will go....
73's W4WSW & KI4KKR
Posted by
W4WSW
on May 7, 2007
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gas $$$$$$$
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Sounds like fun, but gas is ruling my pocket book.
Maybe next year?
73, Steve
Posted by
KI6ADA
on May 6, 2007
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Getting expensive
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I enjoy the show, but... It's a 4 hour drive for me. With ticket prices, and the rip off gas prices, I just can't justify going anymore.
73
Dan
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Posted by
K9ZF
on May 6, 2007
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Dayton
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I've been there every year since 1969!
Posted by
K8MR
on May 6, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I've only gone once and that was enough-all good hams should make the pilrimage once in their lives in order to enter ham heaven.
Posted by
KC2CBA
on May 6, 2007
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Like to go, always fun, but falls on 20th wedding aniversary, and don't care for the potential broken bones given to me via the xyl!
Posted by
KI9A
on May 6, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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This year will be my 28th trip. Look for my Kit Building Forum at 1145 on Friday in Room 5. Also after Hamvention, look for this year's slide shows at www.youtube.com/k0neb
Posted by
K0NEB
on May 6, 2007
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stand in line to browse ---- hardly
Posted by
NF9A
on May 6, 2007
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Never attended
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The interest I once had in hamfests is gone. Unlikely I will attend any ever again.
Posted by
W2RDD
on May 6, 2007
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too far....
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As it is not next door... Sorry, but I'll pass. Was there back in the nineties but Friedrichshafen in Europe is catching up fast and Europe is more interesting than the US in general anyway.
Posted by
VK2GWK
on May 6, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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Wow! Out of the last 27 years, I've only missed once. I wouldn't think of not going!
Posted by
K2WO
on May 6, 2007
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dayton 07
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Going to sit this one out and let the chickenbanders have it. Bass fishing and goldwinging are the agenda.
--... ...-- WR8D
Posted by
WR8D
on May 5, 2007
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For what it costs me to attend, I can buy a new rig, so I'll pass. I've been 3 times since 1991.
Posted by
WB4M
on May 5, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I've been to Dayton 32 of the past 35 years. This year will make it 1/2 of the years since I was born.
Posted by
AA4A
on May 5, 2007
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Dayton Hamfest
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i can't go this year like i said i said i'll be back next year well not this time,i'll see what next year will bring !
i've always enjoyed when i frist went up and i had good time for my first timer.
73
Jackie
kg4orx
website htpp://webpages.charter.net/kg4orx/
Posted by
N4MJG
on May 5, 2007
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Dayton 2007
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I've been to Dayton 13 times now and wish I could go this year but can't. I have already started plans for attending in 2008. I wish the Hamvention lasted more than 2.5 days, you just can't see all of the flea market and the inside vendors in that time. I'd like to see it run a full Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and then keep the Sunday part as it is today.
73's
KØSEP
Posted by
K0SEP
on May 4, 2007
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