I will be interested to see if fear of coronavirus suppresses Dayton Hamvention attendance this year. Absent dire developments, I plan to attend.
Cannot speak to what DARA is planning as a contingency, but trade organizations I'm involved with are concerned enough to be developing their "Plan-B" if their response is needed.
They are also worried what could happen if attendees stay away, whether ordered to, out of fear, or just from caution.
Bloggers like Jeff KE9V have started discussions on the contingencies. (Link
https://ke9v.net/2020/03/03/impact/ ) I've briefly read a few others discussing their thoughts on the 2020 Corona-Hamvention risks vs benefits.
Seems if the individual ham is paid and organized, they are waiting to see what develops - though if they are not bought-in they appear to be avoiding making plans & payments.
Thinking of Hamvention 2020 and related activities like FDIM, one ponders if the coronavirus impact will fundamentally change the format of any future events? Or is it just a blip?
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Steve
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