Re: Dayton Hamvention

[Clark B. Wierda]

I'm sure you will get other responses, but here are my thoughts:

If you have the time, definitely do FDIM.  It is fantastic.  The hotel
(been there the last two years) is good and the staff is very supportive
of us.  (Ask about the tent for an example)

As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall and taken
the shuttle.  Best deal on price.  The Hamvention website will have a
list of events, forums, and seminars as we get closer to May.  Take a
look at that when it is available and see what you are interested in
from the list.  Take the time to see the vendors inside and the flea
market outside.

If you have the time, you can stay for the last chance drawing for the
unclaimed door prizes.

Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth.  (That's your "don't miss")

Clark, N8CBW
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[Craig Rairdin]

>... my first ever Dayton Hamvention and/or FDIM!  
> ... So I am looking for any information and
> suggestions that anyone might have.  

When walking through the flea market, work out a pattern that allows you to
switch which direction you're looking. If you do like I did last year and
walk down an aisle looking at the booths on your right, then turn around at
the end of the aisle and come back down the other side with the booths on
your right again, then repeat this for several aisles, your neck will be
really, really sore and you won't be able to turn your head to the left for
the rest of the day. This is dangerous when you go to drive home.

Get cash before you get to the arena. There's an ATM machine there but it
seems to be very picky about what cards it will take. I've always had
success but judging by the level of cursing from the people before me, it
doesn't always work for everyone. On the other hand, a strategic stop or two
at the ATM will allow you to report: "I went to Dayton with $500 in my
pocket, and I came home with $500 in my pocket."

Don't monitor the talk-in repeater. Just jump on and ask the same questions
that everyone has been asking for the last hour. I've never done that, but
based on listening to the repeater, that's the rule. :-)

Along those lines, don't go to the hamvention.org Web site and print a map,
or find out what tickets cost, or when the arena opens, or where the parking
lot is. Just drive to Ohio and ask around. :-)

Craig
NZ0R

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[JIMMY D HARRIS]

Hi,

According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall
parking this year.  They have said they will still have shuttle bus service
where ever the parking is located.  If you have been to the Hamvention in
the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot
that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair.  Maybe it has
been put out to pasture so to speak.  Recommend checking their website a
month or two before to determine available parking.

BTW, Hamvention tickets this year are unchanged at $20 in advance and $25 at
the door for all three days.

Jim, AB0UK
K2/100  S/N 4787


<<<<<......As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall
and taken
the shuttle.  Best deal on price.

Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth.  (That's your "don't
miss").......>>>>>>>>>>>


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[Clark B. Wierda]

Thanks for the update.  Yeah, I understand about the decay.

I hadn't actually checked as I will be out of the country Dayton
weekend.  :(

Clark, N8CBW

JIMMY D HARRIS wrote:

> Hi,
>
> According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall
> parking this year.  They have said they will still have shuttle bus
> service where ever the parking is located.  If you have been to the
> Hamvention in the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and
> it's back parking lot that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state
> of repair.  Maybe it has been put out to pasture so to speak.  Recommend
> checking their website a month or two before to determine available
> parking.

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[Craig Rairdin]

That whole part of town has a very post-apocalyptic vibe. The condition of
the parking lot fits the condition of the mall and the arena.

Last year I heard they were reviving the mall, so the idea is there will be
shoppers parking there and will be no room for us. I have a hotel I like to
stay at near the airport. Maybe they'll park out there and I'll be able to
just walk to the bus. :-)

Craig
NZ0R


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Hi,

According to the Hamvention website they may no be using the Salem Mall
parking this year.  They have said they will still have shuttle bus service
where ever the parking is located.  If you have been to the Hamvention in
the last few years you may remember the Salem Mall and it's back parking lot

that the Hamvention used has been in a sad state of repair.  Maybe it has
been put out to pasture so to speak.  Recommend checking their website a
month or two before to determine available parking.

BTW, Hamvention tickets this year are unchanged at $20 in advance and $25 at

the door for all three days.

Jim, AB0UK
K2/100  S/N 4787


<<<<<......As for Hamvention itself, I've always parked behind Salem Mall
and taken
the shuttle.  Best deal on price.

Finally, don't forget the Elecraft booth.  (That's your "don't
miss").......>>>>>>>>>>>


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