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