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Do you still attend local Hamfests / Ham radio flea markets...?

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Who wouldn't enjoy a hamfest

Some folks splurge on Christmas. Others blow their money away on the 4th of July. Hamfests are where I enjoy blowing cash.
Posted by KB0TTL on 2023-04-02

Can't Wait Till The Next One !

I enjoy hamfests immensely. The occasional bargain, but the fellowship with other hams is priceless.
Posted by K4GTE on 2023-04-02

No longer fun.

Last few "major" hamfests near me are a big disappointment. Flea market area nothing but pure junk. Great place to buy scissors, magnifying glasses, flashing lights, tweezers, etc. The internet killed off the major vendors from showing up. Dayton is probably the last exciting one to attend but too far away for me.
Posted by WB4M on 2023-04-01

I LOVE 'em!!

I've always LOVED attending HAMfests and I go every chance I get! I visit 4 or 5 events a year. I enjoy the ol' "eyeball QSOs" and looking for those "diamonds in the rough" regarding my equipment search! LONG LIVE the HAMFEST!!
Posted by AF4KK on 2023-03-31

YES TO FESTS !!!

I will not miss a hamfest if it is within a 2 hour drive !
There is always a bargain I can't pass up and interaction with the ham community is great !!
You can always learn something new from vendors as well.
Posted by AA7WI on 2023-03-31

On the internet

This wonderful hobby is becoming expensive.
Dues alone to the local club, national organization and QCWA and local chapter tally over $150 annually not including entrance fees to flea markets.
If I want to eyeball QSO someone, I can do that at club monthly meetings or the "hams and eggs" breakfast Saturday mornings.
My project fabrications are vastly reduced now so any parts procurement is done via the internet.
Posted by VE3EGP on 2023-03-30

No

Admit it or not, COVID spread (while considerably lower than it was in the past), is still happening, increases during certain times of the year. I'll consider attending indoor social gatherings again as soon as all Hospitals and Clinics stop requiring masks be worn inside their facilities.
Posted by KF4HR on 2023-03-29

No Bargain

Went to Nutmeg Hamfest years ago and purchased a Microphone at the SHOW SPECIAL price.
Discovered when I got home I could have bought it anywhere for less! Contacted the Vendor and did not get a good response. That pretty much did it for me.
Posted by K1FBI on 2023-03-28

Attend Hamfests?

YES. I still try to attend...even though they ARE filled with really out dated computer parts, totally non ham radio related products and yes, smelly people. (I had to combine at least two possible choices)
Posted by N4MU on 2023-03-27

still a major event in my HAM live

I still love visiting Hamfests and flea markets. Sometimes you can find things there that you would never expect to find again. In this respect, the Dutch meetings that take place near were I live are particularly worthwhile. Besides, the meeting with other HAMs is in the main focus for me nowadays.
Posted by DL9BDM on 2023-03-26