Hamvention

From: Ethan Dicks <erd_6502_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon Mar 24 23:10:01 2003

--- Roger Merchberger <zmerch_at_30below.com> wrote:
> Somewhat ontopic:
>
> Anyone else here planning on going to Hamvention 2003 in Dayton, OH?

Me, Friday, at least. I'm typically double-booked that weekend, so
for the past few years, I've missed Saturdays. Sometimes I get back
soon enough for a Sunday afternoon's scrounging.

> wondering what's the best way for a coupla newbies to get around to best
> experience this, without spending all day running in circles...

I like to:

  a) get there before opening on Friday and get a decent space near
     enough to make trips to.

  b) start at one corner of the flea market and run patterns up and
     down the rows.

  c) make at least two trips back to the car.

  d) Bring a checkbook (being semi-local, sometimes people take checks
     from hams - the call sign means you *can* be located).

  e) Bring wads of small bills - nothing kills haggling faster than
     having to also bum for change.

  f) Bring at least a sturdy bag or two (canvas) or backpack. Wheels
     are nice if you plan to buy things with linear power supplies or
     CRTs.

  g) Bring 2m radios to keep in touch (or FRS and/or cell phone if
     not everyone in the party is a ham).

  h) Bring sunscreen *and* an umbrella... you'll need one or both
     for sure.

-ethan
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