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[KB6NU] You only see old guys at hamfests because theyre designed for old guys
KB6NU's Ham Radio Blog /////////////////////////////////////////// You only see old guys at hamfests because theyre designed for old guys Posted: 01 Jun 2018 02:16 PM PDT http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/kb6nu...m_medium=email Tom, KB5RF, forwarded an email from SOTAbeams that included the following comments from Richard, G3CWI, the companys CEO: Radio Rallies: a few thoughts There is no doubt in my mind that here in the UK the people attending radio rallies (hamfests) are getting older but looking around at some of these events, thereÂ*is probably littleÂ*to attract a younger age group. Most of what newer hams want can be bought online and tables loaded with ancient gear priced well above what a new HT costs, are clearly not appealing. If you attend many rallies you see the same (old) traders with the same old radios time after time so they dont sell much. [] Of course, its not all doom and gloom as attendees at rallies are not representative of the whole amateur radio population, but it would be a shame if they died out. I had a similar thought recently—at a hamfest no less. The guy at the next table and I got to talking about how you mainly see old guys at these events anymore. (Indeed, he and I are both in our 60s.) It hit me then that you only see old guys at these events because theyre geared to old guys. As G3CWI points out, when the tables are loaded with ancient gear that cost well above what an HT costs, theres little to attract a younger group. Im not sure what the answer is. Im not even sure that theres anything that can be done. Recently, a club here in the Detroit area tried opening later (10 am vs. 8 am) and closing later, thinking that might help attract more hams. Unfortunately, that didnt seem to work. Mostly everyone, including me left by 12:30 pm or so. It would be a shame if hamfests die out completely. I hope that someone figures out the magic formula soon. The post You only see old guys at hamfests because theyre designed for old guys appeared first on KB6NUs Ham Radio Blog. |
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