Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-22 Thread Jim Brown
I've visited NYC roughly every other year for the last 40 years, and sometimes more than that, each time spending a week or so, mostly for annual meetings of the Audio Engineering Society. I strongly agree with the advice noted below -- use the subways and do a lot of walking. Also, buy a Zaga

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2011-02-20 Thread Johnny Siu
group the most valuable and consists of all sort of expertise and knowledge. cheers, Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人﹕ Mike Harris 收件人﹕ k6...@foothill.net; Elecraft Reflector 傳送日期﹕ 2011/2/21 (一) 3:41:19 AM 主題: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, Might I respectfully suggest this topic goes off list. Regards, Mike VP8NO - Original Message - From: "Fred Jensen" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604
It's not the most convenient location, but I liked the Jane Hotel, which wasn't expensive. And if you're willing to share, the Hosteling International facilities are perfectly adequate: http://www.thejanenyc.com/#/home http://www.hihostels.com/dba/hostels-HI---New-York-City-060003.en.htm 73, dou

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Fred Jensen
On 2/20/2011 6:15 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: > Any suggested accommodation (budget hotel with convenience > location)? "budget" anything and "NYC" in the same sentence is an oxymoron, Johnny :-) Hope your trip is great! 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Par

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Matt Zilmer
Ditto on the boat tour! A great way to see Manhattan from the outside-in! Be sure and keep your head down when the boat rounds the northern end of The Island. matt W6NIA On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 08:49:56 -0600, you wrote: >Johnny, if the weather is nice, you get to see a lot by taking the Circle >L

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Craig D. Smith
Another great walking tour starting in mid-town is to go South mainly along Broadway through Soho and down to the City Hall area. Lots of good shopping, snacking, browsing and people-watching opportunities along the way. Then walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and back. Return via Little Italy for

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Tony Estep
Johnny, if the weather is nice, you get to see a lot by taking the Circle Line boat tour around Manhattan. A great (long) walking tour would be to go through Times Sq, starting maybe at Broadway & 52, walking downtown to 42. Then continue down to 34th st and go west to get to the stairway to the H

[Elecraft] OT: Tourist information - New York City

2011-02-20 Thread Johnny Siu
Hello Group, It is off-topic. When I plan my itinerary from Dayton back to Hong Kong, I need to change my flight in New York.  I have not been New York before and would like to take this chance to have some sight seeing. If I only have two full days in New York city,  what will be your sugge