Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
Yeah well after buying more than a couple of big mod transformers with shorted windings, the gold turned out to be lead. I suppose you could ship even the big stuff through UPS. It would still be cheaper than car rental and fuel. By the way, I still have this Raytheon 2.5 KW mod transformer. de KA4JVY Mark --- Donald Chester <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >I always drive out there, but can easily make it in one day and driving > >obviously allows bigger boatanchors to follow me home! > > What could be more frustrating than standing in the middle of the > fleamarket, and right in front of you is the 1 cubic foot solid gold > modulation transformer you have been looking for for decades, with a $25 > price tag, and all you have is a handful of $20's and a plane ticket in your > pocket? > > Don k4kyv > > > __ > AMRadio mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net > AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net > AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
In a message dated 4/20/2006 12:38:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > right in front of you is the 1 cubic foot solid gold > modulation transformer you have been looking for for decades, with a $25 > price tag, and all you have is a handful of $20's and a plane ticket in your > > pocket? > Have you ever seen a grown man cry? That is why I quit riding my motorcycle to hamfests. Ever seen an HT-32 strapped on the back of a Honda Gold Wing? It wasn't pretty, but made it home without loosing it! 73, John, W4AWM
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
> He anticipates the first "large" batch of vendor packets will > ship this Saturday, 4/22, and will continue on until all vendor requests > and packets are completed. And if you really believe that, I have a bridge I will sell you on Thursday afternoon.real cheap, complete with non operational cable cars. In kit form, no less.
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
I always drive out there, but can easily make it in one day and driving obviously allows bigger boatanchors to follow me home! What could be more frustrating than standing in the middle of the fleamarket, and right in front of you is the 1 cubic foot solid gold modulation transformer you have been looking for for decades, with a $25 price tag, and all you have is a handful of $20's and a plane ticket in your pocket? Don k4kyv
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Pete - Interesting. Truly hope it does happen. Now, if I can just get the two Hamvention tickets I was shorted..73, Larry KC8JX --- Peter Markavage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John: > The ticket sales they talk about on the web site, i.e. April 4th date and > 11th date, are referring to the non vendor attendees. I tracked down the > flea market chairman Tuesday evening, 4/18, and spoke with him by phone > at his home. He is in the process of going through all the flea market > vendor requests as quickly as he can and preparing the vendor packets for > mailing. He anticipates the first "large" batch of vendor packets will > ship this Saturday, 4/22, and will continue on until all vendor requests > and packets are completed. I also made him well aware, along with their > Chairman, of our frustration and concerns with absolutely zero feedback > to many of our e-mails and no vendor news or updates on their web site. I > think I unloaded both barrels, so probably my vendor packet will arrive > in July. > > Joe, make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes. Even though we doom > and gloom, you will have a good time and hopefully we'll all get there > too. You may need to keep a reasonable leash on your wallet. > > Pete, wa2cwa __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
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Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
In a message dated 4/20/2006 2:05:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > He anticipates the first "large" batch of vendor packets will > ship this Saturday, 4/22, and will continue on until all vendor requests > and packets are completed. And if you really believe that, I have a bridge I will sell you on Thursday afternoon.real cheap, complete with non operational cable cars. 73, John, W4AWM
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Hi Joe, I keep saying I want to go to Fair Radio, but just haven't managed to make it yet. Also, the Air Firce Museum is in Dayton if you have any spare time after all that. Sounds like you have a great deal going with the fly-stay-drive package. I always drive out there, but can easily make it in one day and driving obviously allows bigger boatanchors to follow me home! 73, John
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
John: The ticket sales they talk about on the web site, i.e. April 4th date and 11th date, are referring to the non vendor attendees. I tracked down the flea market chairman Tuesday evening, 4/18, and spoke with him by phone at his home. He is in the process of going through all the flea market vendor requests as quickly as he can and preparing the vendor packets for mailing. He anticipates the first "large" batch of vendor packets will ship this Saturday, 4/22, and will continue on until all vendor requests and packets are completed. I also made him well aware, along with their Chairman, of our frustration and concerns with absolutely zero feedback to many of our e-mails and no vendor news or updates on their web site. I think I unloaded both barrels, so probably my vendor packet will arrive in July. Joe, make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes. Even though we doom and gloom, you will have a good time and hopefully we'll all get there too. You may need to keep a reasonable leash on your wallet. Pete, wa2cwa On Wed, 19 Apr 2006 23:59:41 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hi Joe, > > The main thing I can tell you is that if you don't have motel > reservations, > start hunting now. They tend to go fast, especially the cheap??? > ones! > > I don't know what is going on with advance ticket sales, but I > haven't > received mine yet and I don't know anyone else who has. According > to their web > site, requests received prior to April 4th were mailed on April > 11th. The mail > around here isn't that slow! > > You will have a good time, especially since it is your first Dayton. > The > restrooms are crowded, the on site food is edible but expensive, but > you can stand > it for a few days. > > 73 and have a great trip. > > John, W4AWM
RE: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
Hi John, I should have mentioned to everyone in my prior message... I booked my entire trip more than a month ago through AAA. I have a hotel for four nights - Thursday through Sunday, a rental car, airfare, and surprisingly, I received my Hamvention tickets in last Friday's mail. Finding lodging wasn't too difficult, though I am staying on the south-side of Dayton about 18 miles or so from the Hara Arena. The Marriott-Fairfield Inn where I'm booked required a minimum four night stay, so perhaps that helped with availability. I do see now that the hotel is filled. I am looking forward to it. I even treated myself to a new, suitcase with TSA locks, and roomy enough to bring home any goodies I do decide I can't live without. Oh, and since my plane does not leave till Monday evening, I might even venture a hour north and pay Fair Radio a visit. 73, Joe, N6DGY Pleasant Grove, Utah
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
Hi Joe, The main thing I can tell you is that if you don't have motel reservations, start hunting now. They tend to go fast, especially the cheap??? ones! I don't know what is going on with advance ticket sales, but I haven't received mine yet and I don't know anyone else who has. According to their web site, requests received prior to April 4th were mailed on April 11th. The mail around here isn't that slow! You will have a good time, especially since it is your first Dayton. The restrooms are crowded, the on site food is edible but expensive, but you can stand it for a few days. 73 and have a great trip. John, W4AWM
RE: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
I'll be attending my first Hamvention this year. It's a major trip for me since my home QTH is in Utah. I was first licensed in 1980 at the age of 16 in California, and it has been a dream of sorts ever since to attend. Now, reading the horror stories of the deplorable restroom facilities, overall poor condition of the Hara Arena, et al, I was somewhat apprehensive about my plans. I've also read many positive experiences of people's attendance. I'm looking forward to it. I am attending primarily to meet a couple good friends that I've never had the pleasure to meet in person. Ironically, we never spoke on the air, but have a mutual interest in crystal radios, regens, and such, and participate on the Crystal Set Society's online discussion group. My friend, however is indeed licensed in the UK (their Tech equivalent), and he has attended Dayton annually for a number of years now. I'm happy to say there is little I "need" to add to my collection. It will be great to finally meet some people I consider friends, and perhaps my overall interest in ham radio in general might be rekindled a bit. 73, Joe, N6DGY Pleasant Grove, Utah -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 4:53 AM To: amradio@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET But if you've got good junk to sell, it's not a bad deal. And it's still a great place to meet friends - its too bad things are so screwed up this year. There's nothing like it in the US, and the guys that are trying to do it deserve a little support in pulling it off, even if they're learning on the job. I admit I bring home less, but it still brings out all sorts of old stuff. I dragged home an ugly 30$ SX-96 last year that was mostly working and have had a ball recapping and fiddling with it this winter. And found a 5$ audio transformer new in the box for my SW-3 - what are the odds of that? But I remain convinced anything cheap and good is gone 10 minutes after the tailgates open, usually on Friday morning. 73, and see you there, I hope. Scott __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: Hosstraders NH Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
On 4/19/06, RJ Mattson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I haven't been to the Hosstraders NH flea market in over 10 years. > Is it still as good as I remember? > Thinking of making the trip this year. > bob...w2ami Bob - YES! I think so, at least. Last year was the best year I think I've had as far as enjoyment. The fall version ended up getting rained out starting Friday night, but Friday was still a good time. For the spring dates, wx was fine and so was the socializing and gear. Went into Concord for dinner at Cheers with a bunch of the AMers, lead by Larry NE1S in his early 60s Ford Falcon, complete with Elmac under the dash. Brought 4 pieces of gear with me, got rid of them all but brought 4 different ones back home (at least they were smaller). Looking forward very much to the 'fester in 3 weekends. It's always great to see the gang, soak up some suds, and hunt around the grounds for goodies. Fortunately, I'm looking more for pieces-parts and less for gear these days. BTW, the 'fest is now held in Hopkinton, just west of Concord, and at a fairground very much like the old Deerfield site. Be there or B² ! de Todd/'Boomer' KA1KAQ
Hosstraders NH Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
I haven't been to the Hosstraders NH flea market in over 10 years. Is it still as good as I remember? Thinking of making the trip this year. bob...w2ami - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 6:53 AM Subject: Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET But if you've got good junk to sell, it's not a bad deal. And it's still a great place to meet friends - its too bad things are so screwed up this year. There's nothing like it in the US, and the guys that are trying to do it deserve a little support in pulling it off, even if they're learning on the job. I admit I bring home less, but it still brings out all sorts of old stuff. I dragged home an ugly 30$ SX-96 last year that was mostly working and have had a ball recapping and fiddling with it this winter. And found a 5$ audio transformer new in the box for my SW-3 - what are the odds of that? But I remain convinced anything cheap and good is gone 10 minutes after the tailgates open, usually on Friday morning. 73, and see you there, I hope. Scott __ AMRadio mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:AMRadio@mailman.qth.net AMfone Website: http://www.amfone.net AM List Admin: Brian Sherrod/w5ami, Paul Courson/wa3vjb
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
But if you've got good junk to sell, it's not a bad deal. And it's still a great place to meet friends - its too bad things are so screwed up this year. There's nothing like it in the US, and the guys that are trying to do it deserve a little support in pulling it off, even if they're learning on the job. I admit I bring home less, but it still brings out all sorts of old stuff. I dragged home an ugly 30$ SX-96 last year that was mostly working and have had a ball recapping and fiddling with it this winter. And found a 5$ audio transformer new in the box for my SW-3 - what are the odds of that? But I remain convinced anything cheap and good is gone 10 minutes after the tailgates open, usually on Friday morning. 73, and see you there, I hope. Scott
RE: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
Well, based on what I am seeing, I am very seriously thinking of changing my plans. I doubt that I'll make it this year due to the screwed-up date. Can't get away from work that Friday. But the last couple of times I went, I could have fit everything I bought into one supermarket shopping bag. One of the reasons I have always gone is the "goodies." It's less and less cost-effective to go, every year. I can recall not too many years ago that I would leave the hamfest with the car dragging the ground, the trunk, back seat and even the passenger seat if I had no riders, packed with stuff. The stuff that I like to bring home is getting rarer and harder to find; I already have much of what I see at the flea market; my storage space is running low. Therefore I have become much more selective about what I bring back. But mostly I just don't see much there that interests me any more. Don k4kyv
Re: [AMRadio] DAYTON FLEA MARKET
I just checked the Hamvention site again and they are saying that all ticket requests received by 3 April have mailed as April 11. Well, today, according to my calender, is April 18 and the mailman just left without leaving any correspondence from Dayton. Does that tell you anything? 73, John, W4AWM
