art wrote:

I really don't think there is a market for antennas other than the IR
antenna I went to a couple of ham fests last year and they closed
early because of the lack of buyers.

Most Hamfests these days start too early and end too early. That has
been a trend for several years now.

It's short sighted though. If I want to go to say the Butler or Timonium
Hamfests, both around 2.5 hours from Happy Valley, I have to get up at
around 3 a.m. so I can be there when they open.

Now it's getting to the point that unless you're a local, going to a
Hamfest can be a great way to wreck your weekend. Sheer timing is the
big problem IMO. Not Ebay or the actuarial tables.


I suppose ham radio reflects the
veterans of WW2 where many of those who were doers are gradually dying off
leaving former CBers in the majority.

I suppose that some of the Amateurs in that age group may believe such a
thing. I kind of doubt it is the actual case though.

- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -