Absolutely right, Jim. Nothing like hands-on experience, especially when it
comes to keying paddles. I spent lots of time at the begali booth last time
I went and very nearly dropped a couple hundred bucks there. In the end, I
didn't but only because I usually use a keyboard. But if I had taken the
plunge, it would've been because I got to try out the paddle in person and
knew for sure I liked it. nothing like Dayton. Every ham should go at least
once.
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Kutsch, KY2D" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 4:52 PM
Subject: Re: Dayton
> I've been to Dayton several times, first in the early 1970s then 3 of the
> last 6 years. Like others, I've gone with a group of friends. It's quite
> an
> experience. I may be going again this year but it depends on whether I can
> work out a possible schedule conflict.
>
> For me, the big advantage of Dayton is that you can get your hands on the
> equipment -- literally. I really like to check out things I might want
> rather than just read a description on the web or get someone else to
> describe a picture. Also, it's really good to talk with the
> representatives
> from the manufacturers. Talking with Elecraft and being able to actually
> touch the controls on the KX3 really helped me decide to buy that radio.
> If
> I go this year, looking at keyer paddles is high on my list.
>
> The second attraction for me is the educational forums. I always spend a
> lot
> of time in those and have really learned a lot. There have been several
> great forums over the past few years. I particularly enjoyed several on
> SDR, the integration of computing and radio (Raspberry PI, Beagle Bone
> Black, Arduino), and balloons carrying ham radio payloads. The history
> forums are good too. Two years ago, we all got to operate a historic spark
> gap transmitter after a lecture on those rigs.
>
> In the past, several of us from this list have met at Gerry's coffee
> booth.
> It was great to meet other list members in person.
>
> 73, Jim, KY2D
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Michael Ryan
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 11:08 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Dayton
>
> Hi all:=20
>
> I'm considering going to Dayton this year. Has anyone been and what kind =
> of assistance is available?=20 My XYL wants to go to Alberta later on the
> summer with her Sister, to = settle in our Niece at 1 of the Universities
> and apparently there are no = Husbands allowed. =20 So its the same for
> Dayton if I go, no XYL. LOL =20
>
> 73:=20
> Mike DE VO1AX=20
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