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Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I've gone 5 of the past 6 years.
4 years ago there was a tent full of old AS/400 CPUs. Less of that this year. Still, a lot of junk every year. People wanting high-dollar for very-worn equipment. That was disappointing. What gets me is the guys selling bootleg MS software for big bucks. Illegal as all get-out. But tolerated, apparently, by HamVention. They could get in big trouble. That would be sad. But it's not the only way that the WWW has changed Dayton. It's changed the whole of communication. Repeater/IP connections may be nifty, but they're not radio. Collin KC8TKA |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I am a new Ham and have been to two ham fests this year put on by local
clubs. Very disappointing. I thought maybe I could get some used equipment since I had none. If I had been looking for 23 channel CBs or obsolete computer junk I would have been all set. I thought selling old 23 channel Cbs was illegal because of the power.There was a real dealer at the one so I got a new VX 150 from them.Got home and there was no paperwork in the box. Went back to get it at 11:45 AM. The thing was suppose to last till 1PM. Everyone was already packing up all their junk.This dealer had no time to find my manual and stuff and said they would mail it.Took 2 weeks. Lucky for me I found a manuel on line. I'll still try different ham fests but if the granddaddy was a bust I don't know about the small clubs. |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
On 22 May 2006 13:45:44 -0700, "sapper" wrote:
I am a new Ham and have been to two ham fests this year put on by local clubs. Very disappointing. I thought maybe I could get some used equipment since I had none. There was lots of used equipment at the Hamvention. If I had been looking for 23 channel CBs or obsolete computer junk I would have been all set. I thought selling old 23 channel Cbs was illegal because of the power. Nope - old 23 ch CB's are 5 watts, too, and perfectly legal. There was a real dealer at the one so I got a new VX 150 from them.Got home and there was no paperwork in the box. Went back to get it at 11:45 AM. The thing was suppose to last till 1PM. Everyone was already packing up all their junk.This dealer had no time to find my manual and stuff and said they would mail it.Took 2 weeks. Lucky for me I found a manuel on line. I'll still try different ham fests but if the granddaddy was a bust I don't know about the small clubs. The granddaddy was not a bust, it was awesome. Had a great time (always do). There was about anything you could want, I think, either used out in the flea market, or new inside the buildings. Dave Head K8DH |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I'll have to agree with this. I found what I was looking for plus an
old Allied A2516 tube ham receiver practically given away because it had a blown fuse and missing cover screws. Other than that a great time seeing old friends, alot of new stuff, and the weather was perfect. I don't think Ebay can steal any of that. Maybe it wasn't the best place to find antique radios, but it's a HAMfest and old radios are not the majority of what you find there. If anyone thinks that the crowd is less because of Ebay, wrong!! Hamfest numbers have drifted downward in the past few years due to diminishing ranks in Ham Radio. Now if this were a computer show you'd see a bigger crowd. In short, you get what you get out of a Hamfest. Just because you don't find alot of give aways at the flea market doesn't mean it's a disaster. There is always plenty of other things to do. This is true for the smaller hamfests as well. |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I'm not too far away, either. that makes it practical.
Perhaps those concerned about motel costs would do better to stay in Springfield or even Columbus. KC8TKA |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
"Cheesehead" wrote in news:1148396470.879595.65430
@j73g2000cwa.googlegroups.com: I'm not too far away, either. that makes it practical. Perhaps those concerned about motel costs would do better to stay in Springfield or even Columbus. KC8TKA I stayed on the west side of Columbus one year [great new motels, great restaurants], and near Hamilton another year [near to both a never ending supply of Cincinnati chili and Jungle Jim's] -- worked out great both times. |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
"Cheesehead" wrote in message ups.com... I'm not too far away, either. that makes it practical. Perhaps those concerned about motel costs would do better to stay in Springfield or even Columbus. KC8TKA Even as close as Vandalia there are smaller motels with quite reasonable rooms. |
Dayton HamFest killed by Usenet posters
So far the only ones who realize it's dead.
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Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
RadioGary wrote: I'll have to agree with this. I found what I was looking for plus an old Allied A2516 tube ham receiver practically given away because it had a blown fuse and missing cover screws. Other than that a great time seeing old friends, alot of new stuff, and the weather was perfect. I don't think Ebay can steal any of that. Maybe it wasn't the best place to find antique radios, but it's a HAMfest and old radios are not the majority of what you find there. If anyone thinks that the crowd is less because of Ebay, wrong!! Hamfest numbers have drifted downward in the past few years due to diminishing ranks in Ham Radio. Now if this were a computer show you'd see a bigger crowd. In short, you get what you get out of a Hamfest. Just because you don't find alot of give aways at the flea market doesn't mean it's a disaster. There is always plenty of other things to do. This is true for the smaller hamfests as well. I can see there was no response to this. Wow. Bitch on, LOL |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
Cheesehead wrote: I'm not too far away, either. that makes it practical. Perhaps those concerned about motel costs would do better to stay in Springfield or even Columbus. KC8TKA We generally stay at the Holiday Inn at one of the Sidney exits. $69 Thursday night (business rates), $59 Friday and Saturday nights. Can always get it, it's outside the sphere of influence of the Hamvention. 40 miles or so to Hara, but that goes by real quick. Sits right beside a Bob Evans restaurant, and across the street from a Waffle House, so breakfast is guaranteed to be good, which is all you need. Dinner can be taken anywhere near the Hamvention, then just drive back north. If you don't have an 8 mpg truck, its just fine. Dave Head K8DH |
Rumors Dayton killed by hams untrue
It was an average orthodox Fest. Hams did not make it choke.
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Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I get approx 27 mpg with my Subaru WRX and there's 3 of us to share the
gas if I were all that uptight about the gas, which I'm not. I don't lose any sleep, I just go to bed before Jay Leno instead of after. And that's a pretty low rate for Hamvention weekend. Anyway, its only $8.88 for gas per day, which is just dirt cheap. Find a motel like Holiday (pool, hi speed access) that is closer for the $8.88. Unlikely. As for the driving, I drove 550 miles to get there, and 550 back, so 40 is just not noticable... Dave Head |
Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
I get approx 27 mpg with my Subaru WRX and there's 3 of us to share the
gas if I were all that uptight about the gas, which I'm not. I don't lose any sleep, I just go to bed before Jay Leno instead of after. And that's a pretty low rate for Hamvention weekend. Anyway, its only $8.88 for gas per day, which is just dirt cheap. Find a motel like Holiday (pool, hi speed access) that is closer for the $8.88. Unlikely. As for the driving, I drove 550 miles to get there, and 550 back, so 40 is just not noticable... Dave Head |
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New radios with all bells + whistles
cheaper then a 20yr old as is doa rig what kills hamfests is lack of interest buyers of estate gear at dirp cheap prices that markup to sell on ebay and hamfests. |
NOT !!! Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
On Mon, 29 May 2006 14:22:11 GMT, chuck wrote:
New radios with all bells + whistles cheaper then a 20yr old as is doa rig And even cheaper when you buy it at the Hamvention - same rig in the store a day later is $50 more... what kills hamfests is lack of interest Sure, but the reason for the lack of interest is the crux of the situation. buyers of estate gear at dirp cheap prices that markup to sell on ebay and hamfests. Some people gotta make a buck... But the Hamvention is coming back, I think - there were _definitely_ more people there than last year, and equal or more exhibitors both in the flea market and inside. We may yet get back to the state of affairs where there's 30,000 people coming to the Hamvention again, complete with a banquet and free buses, and buses to the motels. We can hope - its a great weekend. We do need more ham radio gear and less outright junk in the flea market, tho. Dave Head |
NOT !!! Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
On Mon, 29 May 2006 21:54:13 -0400, "Red Panty Man"
wrote: "Dave Head" wrote in message .. . On Mon, 29 May 2006 14:22:11 GMT, chuck wrote: New radios with all bells + whistles cheaper then a 20yr old as is doa rig And even cheaper when you buy it at the Hamvention - same rig in the store a day later is $50 more... A savings of $50 is a hill-o-beans when the radio sells for 5G anyway I was thinking more like a hi-end HT, at maybe $350 instead of the regular price of $400. and is buillt inside like a cheap VCR (most Icoms fall into this category) Not the Kenwoods I buy. I think ICOM makes some fine radios, too - they're pretty well respected, and most everybody wants a 756... Dave Head Dave Head |
NOT !!! Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
Not!!! What are you talking about....not what. Try writing in complete sentences. chuck wrote: New radios with all bells + whistles cheaper then a 20yr old as is doa rig what kills hamfests is lack of interest buyers of estate gear at dirp cheap prices that markup to sell on ebay and hamfests. |
NOT !!! Dayton HamFest killed by E-Bay
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KD6EVM wrote: wrote: I get approx 27 mpg with my Subaru WRX and there's 3 of us to share the gas if I were all that uptight about the gas, which I'm not. I don't lose any sleep, I just go to bed before Jay Leno instead of after. And that's a pretty low rate for Hamvention weekend. Anyway, its only $8.88 for gas per day, which is just dirt cheap. Find a motel like Holiday (pool, hi speed access) that is closer for the $8.88. Unlikely. As for the driving, I drove 550 miles to get there, and 550 back, so 40 is just not noticable... Dave Head Dang! I have never been able to squeeze more than 23MPG out of my WRX. Have you ever passed anybody? Tom KD6EVM The 27 mpg happens mostly on long trips. I might have been a bit optimistic to apply that number to the drive from our motel to the Hamvention, but I can get 24 doing it, if I don't hit the gas too hard getting on the interstate. Of course, the interstate is done on cruise control, and the area is flat, so no hill climbing, or not much, anyway. This is a vanilla WRX, not an STI, and yes, I pass 'em all the time. Its just that I use cruise control a lot, at +7 of the speed limit, and that does pass some people. I mostly pass 'em when they pull off the road to whiz, get gas, eat, or one of several other delays that I minimize. I don't usually stop at all until the car needs gas. This seems to make for good mileage. Dave Head K8DH |
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