View Full Version : Nobody's going to Dayton?
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 08:51 AM
No replies to the Dayton thread over in the hamfest forum. Pity...we'd find our own kind of island somewhere.
WØTKX
04-21-2011, 08:58 AM
I wish I could, but serious and busy projects at work prevail, and we'll probably be kicking into overtime in two weeks or so, with the goal of replacing all 72 overhead transponders on the toll road before July fourth. And we are already doubling the number of outdoor security cameras right now.
And so it goes.
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 09:02 AM
I wish I could, but serious and busy projects at work prevail, and we'll probably be kicking into overtime in two weeks or so, with the goal of replacing all 72 overhead transponders on the toll road before July fourth. And we are already doubling the number of outdoor security cameras right now.
And so it goes.
Story of my life. This is the first year that the ducks are in enough of a row to actually make it.
I'm going. Should be leaving here late Thursday afternoon with K3AIR, coming back home late Saturday night. (Neccesary, I have a family related function that I must be at on Sunday morning)
I'm up for an eyeball sometime, somewhere. The only things I have scheduled, so to speak... I plan to be at the DX forum, and our group usually does dinner together.
...and I did get your PM, just haven't had a chance to properly answer it yet. We can talk about that here if you want!
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 09:28 AM
Sure...I'd like that.
For the eyeball part, I propose an afternoon excursion to the Air Force museum, if you've got the time Fri. or Sat.. If not, impromptu meetings always seem to work out nice. As usual, I'll have the HT on .52 (or....do we want an Island freq.?) and call periodically.
Or, if your function isn't an all-day thing I could stop by on my way home on Sunday.
Y'all have fun . Wish I could go , but right now , if it cost a nickle to take a dump , I'd hafta throw up . I went once , passing through , just half a day . I'll hope to do it for all weekend one of these days .
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 09:32 AM
Y'all have fun . Wish I could go , but right now , if it cost a nickle to take a dump , I'd hafta throw up . I went once , passing through , just half a day . I'll hope to do it for all weekend one of these days .
Unless throwing up cost a dime! Sorry...
Sure...I'd like that.
For the eyeball part, I propose an afternoon excursion to the Air Force museum, if you've got the time Fri. or Sat.. If not, impromptu meetings always seem to work out nice. As usual, I'll have the HT on .52 (or....do we want an Island freq.?) and call periodically.
Or, if your function isn't an all-day thing I could stop by on my way home on Sunday.Well, Sunday morning, the church is having an after-services gathering for all the kids getting Confirmed in the fall. Or something like that... this is what I get for marrying a shiksa. But I have to be there. (The Priest is still trying to figure me out, I don't think anyone's clued him in that I'm not only not Catholic -- that much he did figure out -- but I'm not even goyim.) I don't think we have any specific plans for the rest of the day.
So... regarding the PM, if I may digress...
There are no museums that I know of that per se cover the late steel industry in the area. The closest that I can think of is the Heinz History Center at the downtown edge of the Strip District. For railroading, I think there's some stuff on the Pennsy over in the Horseshoe Curve area of Altoona, but that's three hours or so away.
Now, that said... the HHC also has some sports exhibits and other regional items. There's several Carnegie Museums in the Oakland area, adjacent to the (U of) Pitt campus. Across the river on the North Shore is the Andy Warhol museum, and the Carnegie Science Center down by the stadiums. And if that's boring, you can blow all your Dayton money before you get there at the Casino.
Some Thursdays are afternoon games at PNC, but the Pirates are out of town the day before Hamvention.
Now, with all that said... I work downtown next door to the Convention Center, which is not even a 5 minute walk from the HHC. So if that suits you, depending on the time you pass through town, maybe lunch (or at least a cup of coffee) might be a thought. But we have plenty of time to figure that out.
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 09:57 AM
'WN...
Now, with all that said... I work downtown next door to the Convention Center, which is not even a 5 minute walk from the HHC. So if that suits you, depending on the time you pass through town, maybe lunch (or at least a cup of coffee) might be a thought. But we have plenty of time to figure that out.
That sounds awesome -- I'll shoot for that...it's extra motivation to get my sorry ass to Pittsburgh early on Thurs. I'll probably book the Holiday Inn Express that's just across the river and I've planned some downtown time.
Two of the things we saw when we were there in '58 were the US Steel building and the Alcoa Aluminum building downtown. I'm afraid to ask if they're still there. I think it was the Alcoa building that had about a 4's section of (I think) aluminum I-beam in the lobby.
Both buildings are still there. US Steel Building is now US Steel Tower (it was USX Tower for awhile) although it's been defaced by it's primary tenant, UPMC... and the Top of the Triangle restaurant is no longer there (it's now the executive suite for UPMC)
The original Alcoa building is now called the Regional Enterprise Tower, as Alcoa moved it's HQ across the river to a new structure. It's in bankruptcy (long story) and is up for sherrif's auction. Now, if you have about $12 M to spare, boy can you get a nice aluminum tower...
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 10:03 AM
with a Steppr on top!
W3MIV
04-21-2011, 11:07 AM
Too far to do a r/t in a day and have any time to see much. Too much for o'night. Too much gas. If I were looking for gear, it might be different, but I don't need anything.
X-Rated
04-21-2011, 11:14 AM
Too far to do a r/t in a day and have any time to see much. Too much for o'night. Too much gas. If I were looking for gear, it might be different, but I don't need anything.
You must live nearby. I am in the same situation. ;)
The only response I can give in regards to Dayton:
Pass! :hand:
It's a 4000+ mile round trip from here. Not doable for me.
W3MIV
04-21-2011, 12:54 PM
It's a 4000+ mile round trip from here. Not doable for me.
Sure, it is. US Airways, round trip ticket is on $388.
It's a 4000+ mile round trip from here. Not doable for me.Hey, if the dog-maiming noodle-eating radio-collecting tall-tale story teller can manage it, so can you. Once in a while.
KG4CGC
04-21-2011, 01:12 PM
Hey, if the dog-maiming noodle-eating radio-collecting tall-tale story teller can manage it, so can you. Once in a while.
You left out local tramp hating.
Hey, if the dog-maiming noodle-eating radio-collecting tall-tale story teller can manage it, so can you. Once in a while.
:lol:
You left out local tramp hating.I also left out his worthless son, his grandson, his (lack of) marital relations with is YF, his obsession with collecting radios, his constantly being beaten out on eBay bargains by the "rat bastards", his low pay at work, and a ton more.
I was trying to keep it short simple & to the point. Had I rambled on, I'd be stooping to his level.
Hey, if the dog-maiming noodle-eating radio-collecting tall-tale story teller can manage it, so can you. Once in a while.
Pat just sold a 100' crank-up tower on Craig's List for around $2K. He's got some extra cash, while I'm worried about paying the cable bill...
Pat just sold a 100' crank-up tower on Craig's List for around $2K. He's got some extra cash, while I'm worried about paying the cable bill...Don't worry. He'll just blow it on a couple of packs of Ramen, a couple of Quesy Dillas, and the quest for an SX-88.
We might go early Friday morning and drive back the same day. I don't know. Canceled the hotel reservations. Long story, but the money is needed elsewhere.
We might go early Friday morning and drive back the same day. I don't know. Canceled the hotel reservations. Long story, but the money is needed elsewhere.Well, at least you're close enough to be able to make a day trip, even if it is a long day.
Tell you what... do you know where the Three Steves ARC (& sometimes some of the North Jersey DXA) usually sets up, in the flea market at the end of Row 2 (this is on the pub side of HARA)? I usually am in that area for some portions of the day, weather permitting of course, since Steve KF2TI is one of the founding Steves. We can try and pick a time to rendevous in that vicinity.
And who knows, we might even run into that former Island admin whose call is made up of my initials. Or not.
W2NAP
04-21-2011, 02:57 PM
Sure, it is. US Airways, round trip ticket is on $388.
hamfest is not worth getting sexually assaulted by TSA goons.
myself i wont go. $25 to get in the damn place is to much IMO. let alone the cost to even get there with $4 a gallon gas.
suddenseer
04-21-2011, 04:01 PM
If you like aircraft history give yourself a full day to visit the National Air Force Museum (it's free). I am planning to go to look around. My brother passed away this week, and I had to spring for airfare, and helping out my now widowed sister in law. My extra funds are now drained for sure. Last year I met up with N8YX, and the lovely KD8DSG. Maybe we can take a whole section of the eatery this year.
W4RLR
04-21-2011, 04:48 PM
Sure, it is. US Airways, round trip ticket is on $388.And a free sexual molestation to boot. I'll pass on flying. Whether or not I go this year is still up in the air, with the insurance settlement on my equipment still pending.
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 05:52 PM
If you like aircraft history give yourself a full day to visit the National Air Force Museum (it's free). I am planning to go to look around. My brother passed away this week, and I had to spring for airfare, and helping out my now widowed sister in law. My extra funds are now drained for sure. Last year I met up with N8YX, and the lovely KD8DSG. Maybe we can take a whole section of the eatery this year.
I second that about the museum (http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/). Well, well worth the time. And, it's FREE!!!!
W1GUH
04-21-2011, 05:53 PM
All you guys talking about being molested by the TSA are kidding, right? I mean, it wouldn't be the sole reason you don't go somewhere that you want to?
W2NAP
04-21-2011, 05:56 PM
All you guys talking about being molested by the TSA are kidding, right? I mean, it wouldn't be the sole reason you don't go somewhere that you want to?
you couldnt pay me to fly. no way id deal with the TSA sexual deviants. and truth be told, everyone should boycott the airlines
X-Rated
04-21-2011, 06:58 PM
you couldnt pay me to fly. no way id deal with the TSA sexual deviants. and truth be told, everyone should boycott the airlines
I just flew last month. No one dared touch this body. Trust me.
I just flew last month. No one dared touch this body. Trust me.
I have that problem too...
hamfest is not worth getting sexually assaulted by TSA goons.
myself i wont go. $25 to get in the damn place is to much IMO. let alone the cost to even get there with $4 a gallon gas.$20 if you buy your ticket in advance.
W1GUH
04-22-2011, 09:19 AM
Besides the five bucks, is there any advantage to advance purchase? Especiallly since by now it'll be a "will call" situation?
I don't recall the deadline offhand, but since Hamvention is about a month off (as I write this), I think there's still time for them to mail the ticket to you. (Mine's sitting on my desk)
I know that you can also get tickets with the bus transportation on it, if you're parking off site and taking the shuttle over, and those are ONLY available in advance AFAIK.
I guess for me, it's more symbolic. Having the ticket in hand is a commitment to attend.
But if you don't mind spending the extra $5, or not having the bus, don't worry about it 'till you get there.
W1GUH
04-22-2011, 10:06 AM
Yea, I was wrong. There's plenty of time to order; may as well, one less thing to deal with there.
Did they mail it regular mail, or did they use UPS or one of the others?
Mine came regular mail. I don't recall if they give an "express delivery" option, but mail from Dayton to NYC should be only a few days.
W1GUH
04-22-2011, 10:56 AM
Thanks, Ron. Off to order.
BTW...for information, the web site says that bus tickets will be available at HARA during the convention. But that doesn't do much good if ya wanna park at the mall and take the bus to get one!!!
W1GUH
04-22-2011, 11:01 AM
That's a done deal, AND I'm one of their "Highly Valued Customers."
Thanks for the info, Ron.
W1GUH
04-26-2011, 05:02 PM
Got my ticket in the mail today -- all the ducks are strutting nicely in a row and looking good.
n6hcm
05-02-2011, 03:44 AM
no dayton for me. i just got accepted into graduate school and now have to make the money for that happen. in syracuse mid-july for a required residency. anyone got $40k they don't need?
W1GUH
05-02-2011, 07:35 AM
Congrats!
All I can do is see what magic my dispatcher can do...
There's always something.
Guess when my daughter's school's choir performs for the parents? Thursday night before Dayton. Travel night.
I hope my ride is understanding. If he isn't, I'm putting 500 miles on the car...
suddenseer
05-02-2011, 08:43 PM
I hope i can make it all 3 days. I now have spent my hamvention money. They do have interesting forums to attend, and the ticket has already paid the entrance fee.
KC9ECI
05-02-2011, 10:19 PM
I have tickets, but I'm thinking about unloading them and not going. My get up and go got up and went when I went and gassed the truck today. The money I'd spend in gas to get there would buy a lot of nice kit for the shack.
Ive never been, and from what i hear, it has been in decline for the last few years but i would still like to go check it out one day. Right now, my wife and i just bought a house and all available money is going into that.
I was more interested in going to Visalia, actually. But ultimately, i just want to do a DXped to the carib...that may actually happen (just not now...nothing now).
So, no Dayton this year. Man, this house buying stuf is pricey.
W1GUH
05-03-2011, 08:02 AM
I have tickets, but I'm thinking about unloading them and not going. My get up and go got up and went when I went and gassed the truck today. The money I'd spend in gas to get there would buy a lot of nice kit for the shack.
Right on. I was shocked at what the gas cost me to just get me to Deerfield. Gadzooks!!!!
But...this is my first real chance & I'm going dammit!!!
Also, Dayton is not JUST a hamfest. The Air Force museum is ALWAYS a great way to spend an afternoon, & it's FREE!
W3MIV
05-03-2011, 10:32 AM
The Air Force museum is ALWAYS a great way to spend an afternoon, & it's FREE!
Well...
Maybe not quite free, but there is no admission charge.
W1GUH
05-03-2011, 11:36 AM
Well...
Maybe not quite free, but there is no admission charge.
We need a touche' smilie!
KG4CGC
05-06-2011, 01:38 PM
We need a touche' smilie!
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/mr47_04.gif
We need a touche' smilie!
Does anyone know how to create smileys for vBulletin? If I can find the guidelines, I'll try my hand at it.
W3MIV
05-06-2011, 03:50 PM
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/mr47_04.gif
That's a Bush smilie.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/mr47_04.gif
I like that little feller.
X-Rated
05-15-2011, 08:07 PM
Planning to be there Friday and Saturday.
suddenseer
05-16-2011, 03:44 AM
I think N8YX, and DSG will be there Friday. maybe the Islander's can meet up for dinner, and a few cocktails on Friday night? I am a townie, and I work in Dayton. I will be there anyway.
X-Rated
05-16-2011, 05:48 AM
I think N8YX, and DSG will be there Friday. maybe the Islander's can meet up for dinner, and a few cocktails on Friday night? I am a townie, and I work in Dayton. I will be there anyway.
Sounds good. Plan the dinner because I have never been to Dayton before at any time for any reason.
W1GUH
05-16-2011, 07:29 AM
Don't forget the Air Force Museum
I think N8YX, and DSG will be there Friday. maybe the Islander's can meet up for dinner, and a few cocktails on Friday night? I am a townie, and I work in Dayton. I will be there anyway.It would be nice to hook up for an eyeball at some point. Anyone want to figure out a time & place? (For example, Friday, 2 PM, arena seats behind the ICOM area) The only time I've solidly "booked" for other things is the DX forum on Saturday.
I may not be able to do dinner. Some years the whole group goes out, some years not. A lot will depend on my ride. FWIW, though, we're staying at the University of Dayton dorms, and there's a Buffalo Wild Wings adjacent to campus...
X-Rated
05-16-2011, 08:04 AM
It would be nice to hook up for an eyeball at some point. Anyone want to figure out a time & place? (For example, Friday, 2 PM, arena seats behind the ICOM area) The only time I've solidly "booked" for other things is the DX forum on Saturday.
I may not be able to do dinner. Some years the whole group goes out, some years not. A lot will depend on my ride. FWIW, though, we're staying at the University of Dayton dorms, and there's a Buffalo Wild Wings adjacent to campus...
If you wanna hang with your regular peeps, nothing else can be done. I just had an opportunity to get to go and I am making plans. I don't know yet what my schedule will be. I will be going alone. I have not scheduled with anyone yet except for here. I want to see some of the hamfest forums and see what there is to learn.
X-Rated
05-16-2011, 09:02 AM
Are there frequencies to hang out there?
My club normally uses our repeaters' output frequency for simplex, running PL. We're not the only ones who do so. It's convenient, as during the day we're all scattered to here & gone, but we can use it to gather together for lunch, or if someone spots something in the flea market someone else is looking for...
Forget .52
I've also seen some guys who got their hands on some of the cheapie almost-throwaway 49 MHz unlicensed HT's. I've been told that (at least on the older ones) it was a simple mod to reprogram them up to a 6 meter FM simplex frequency. Anyone know if that's true, or if someone was just pulling my rubber duckie?
X-Rated
05-16-2011, 10:07 AM
My club normally uses our repeaters' output frequency for simplex, running PL. We're not the only ones who do so. It's convenient, as during the day we're all scattered to here & gone, but we can use it to gather together for lunch, or if someone spots something in the flea market someone else is looking for...
Forget .52
I've also seen some guys who got their hands on some of the cheapie almost-throwaway 49 MHz unlicensed HT's. I've been told that (at least on the older ones) it was a simple mod to reprogram them up to a 6 meter FM simplex frequency. Anyone know if that's true, or if someone was just pulling my rubber duckie?
I have a talkie that does 6M. I have talkies that do FMRS. I have talkies that do simplex frequencies other than .52. I just have never been to Dayton before. Was just asking.
I have a talkie that does 6M. I have talkies that do FMRS. I have talkies that do simplex frequencies other than .52. I just have never been to Dayton before. Was just asking.Sorry. Wasn't trying to be critical.
I'll tell you what... presuming nice weather, the 3 Steves ARC group (used to be the North Jersey DXA group) is set up in the first or second flea market row, at the end of the row (start at the HARA pub and walk straight out parallel to the fence).
I plan on stopping by there at some point to visit Steve KF2TI and some other friends.
Someone pick a time for Friday, we can gather in that area.
Who knows, maybe even a certain ex-islander (by choice), whose many calls contain my initials, might even be there. Or not.
X-Rated
05-16-2011, 10:48 AM
Sorry. Wasn't trying to be critical.
I'll tell you what... presuming nice weather, the 3 Steves ARC group (used to be the North Jersey DXA group) is set up in the first or second flea market row, at the end of the row (start at the HARA pub and walk straight out parallel to the fence).
I plan on stopping by there at some point to visit Steve KF2TI and some other friends.
Someone pick a time for Friday, we can gather in that area.
Who knows, maybe even a certain ex-islander (by choice), whose many calls contain my initials, might even be there. Or not.
He won't be there. Too many babies to change the diapers.
I am working up a schedule right now for Friday and Saturday.
He won't be there. Too many babies to change the diapers.
I am working up a schedule right now for Friday and Saturday.Well, you never know. If he's there, he's there.
I'm not going to ask, though. I don't know what (if anything) I did to fall out of favor with the guy(& I don't think it had anything to do with The Island), but once he choose to cease communicating, and I realized it, I dropped further efforts to find out.
His choice. I don't understand it, but I will respect it.
X-Rated
05-19-2011, 06:08 AM
Anyway TB, GUH and WN, I will have my phone there. 312-5-N9XR-21.
Chicago downtown area code 312, then "Five 'n Nine, Exar" then the legal drinking age, 21. I don't know what frequencies people will be on.
Looking forward to hooking up with everyone.
FYI, just heard from Paul W1GUH. He's right now about 40 miles east of Pittsburgh, should be here shortly.
We should be meeting up for lunch. Yes, I'll try to get a picture...
One small problem. He lost one of his windshield wipers... passenger side. I told him how to get to the business district in Monroeville (Pa Turnpike interchange with I-376) to get a replacement... no point in paying highway robbery prices on the 'pike if you don't have to!
suddenseer
05-19-2011, 10:47 AM
It is starting to look dubious for Friday attendance. Saturday looks better. I am easy to spot, I am not carrying any walkie talkies, and have a beer in each hand.
Unless some divine intervention moves Hara Arena to the Las Vegas Strip, I won't be there.
Well, Paul and I had a short eyeball & lunch at Station Square. Sorry, no chance to take a picture, by the time he got there I was a short time (still got back to work late, but I've been forgiven). Did get a chance to show him a few of the sights, walked him across the Smithfield Street bridge, when we departed he was heading up to the US Steel building to inspect the steel beams they have in the lobby.
And I have to tell you... we had lunch in a small, old-fashioned diner located behind the Landmarks Building (the old P&LE Hq). It's name? (drumroll, please...)
The Island Cafe.
Where else would we have lunch?
Was Charles serving the drinks?? :lol:
KG4CGC
05-19-2011, 02:04 PM
Was Charles serving the drinks?? :lol:
Don't look at me. I'm in EM84.
Don't look at me. I'm in EM84.
And I'm in CN96.
Was Charles serving the drinks?? :lol:We should have been so lucky.
And the place is located in EN90, but only by a few hundred yards. The EN90/FN00 line goes right through downtown Pittsburgh.
W1GUH
05-19-2011, 04:09 PM
Thanks for the gracious hosting and tour-guiding, Ron. Had a great time. Didn't do the Duck -- went up the incline and walked and walked, then walked back to the hotel.
Pittsburgh is extremely photogenic. I filled a memory card and had to pull out the spare. That doesn't happen very often at all.
Now I'm just dead. Prolly crash real early. See you in Dayton!
OH, BTW...no I-beam in either building. I didn't recognize the lobby of the USS building at all, but I did, sorta, kinda, recognize the Alcoa lobby. I asked there about the I-beam, but just got a blank stare. 'Course, it's probable that the two I asked weren't even born when I saw it, in 1958!
Thanks again, Ron.
Unless some divine intervention moves Hara Arena to the Las Vegas Strip, I won't be there.
Well, thats exactly where im going to be....on the strip (DM26), working. Not at Dayton...again.
X-Rated
05-20-2011, 03:24 PM
I met K1OU there and K1OU's OM. They are headed back home. They only had a short stay. No one else did I see who had ever been on the Island. I haven't even seen W4PG. I did win a prize. I won a Palstar PM2000A Wattmeter. That was real cool. Lots of fun at the forums there. I went to the TAPR forum to check out what is new. Lots of info there.
I caught a glimpse of W0AIH as he walked by me. I spoke with the suit sat man for a while. I know I am missing a lot. I don't even know where to start at that thing. Then I get all these emails screaming about how they need more stuff done at work. And I'm like, I'm on vacation. They said everything was cool though. They have issues they need to work out there. I'm like, okay.
I have a craptastic hotel room tonight. I had a nice one in Richmond, IN last night, but Brookville,OH is to be avoided.
Dunno if I can find WN and GUH. Maybe I'll find TB tomorrow.
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 03:34 PM
I'll be there in the morning tomorrow...I'm done for today (Fri.). Is there an Island freq. on 2 or 70cm? I called on .52 & .49 a few times but ND.
X-Rated
05-20-2011, 03:54 PM
I'll be there in the morning tomorrow...I'm done for today (Fri.). Is there an Island freq. on 2 or 70cm? I called on .52 & .49 a few times but ND.
The YL's were all on .52. I was on .58. I am done for the day as well. Are you heading for dinner? You want the likes of me there? Where are you staying?
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 03:57 PM
The YL's were all on .52. I was on .58. I am done for the day as well. Are you heading for dinner? You want the likes of me there? Where are you staying?
That's an outstanding idea. I'm in the Holiday Inn in Fairborn -- about as far from HARA as you can be in Dayton. And I'm starving.
X-Rated
05-20-2011, 04:05 PM
That's an outstanding idea. I'm in the Holiday Inn in Fairborn -- about as far from HARA as you can be in Dayton. And I'm starving.
I am 33 miles away in Brookville. Where do you wanna meet? Do you know of anything?
X-Rated
05-20-2011, 04:08 PM
I posted my cell number earlier. Give me a call.
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 04:12 PM
No...only what I can glean from Google Earth, and that's not much. As tired as I am, I don't think I'm up for trying to meet half way and taking a chance on finding something. Rats....wish it weren't so complicated.
Let's make a definite appointment to meet somewhere specific tomorrow morning at a specific time. I actually didn't go inside today -- I did the flea market first and was immediately weighed down with two DC supplies & just left.
X-Rated
05-20-2011, 04:19 PM
No...only what I can glean from Google Earth, and that's not much. As tired as I am, I don't think I'm up for trying to meet half way and taking a chance on finding something. Rats....wish it weren't so complicated.
Let's make a definite appointment to meet somewhere specific tomorrow morning at a specific time. I actually didn't go inside today -- I did the flea market first and was immediately weighed down with two DC supplies & just left. Do you want to meet in the Kenwood section at 9:32 in the morning?
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 04:23 PM
Sounds perfect. I imagine I'll be able to find the "Kenwood" section once I'm inside? And I'll find and store your cell phone number just in case. And I'll call you right away so you have mine.
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 04:29 PM
Called & the response was different -- asked my name and said it'd try to reach you. I'll PM you my cell no.
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 04:31 PM
Just FYI, all who are here...this afternoon, at least outside .52 wasn't all that busy -- seems worth a try??
W1GUH
05-20-2011, 04:42 PM
Oh...almost forgot...price report...
So far, I only saw one item that seemed out of line, a KW Matchbox w/o meter for $300 asking.
But the PS's I got were well-priced - $25 for the HP-10, and $50 for a DC-4. That guy also had...
(major wood here over this one)
A KWM-2 + DC supply + the samsonite suitcase for it. The asking was $1200, but he said he'd be flexible. I'm probably really glad there's no way I could do that 'cuz if I could....
Saw another 'M-2 in good to very good shape for $600. So....haven't yet seen the "Hamvention Escalation" I've heard about.
Well, thats exactly where im going to be....on the strip (DM26), working. Not at Dayton...again.
What frequency do u hang out on in Vegas???
KG4CGC
05-20-2011, 05:10 PM
Anyone check the Dayton weather radar? There's a huge green cloud growing over the area? I don't think it's rain.
W3MIV
05-20-2011, 06:12 PM
They are rushing several tank trucks of Canoe to the scene now. Most of those hams are "takei" anyway. ;)
suddenseer
05-20-2011, 09:54 PM
I am helping someone move to Dayton tomorrow. I was able to get 90% of my yard work accomplished today. I am going to finish it, and get this person moved to Dayton. I would love to meet up with youze guyz for dinner after the flea market closes. I can pick Ron up at the Hara arena, or at the UD dorm if he wants to go. Mia truck youse truck. I will make sure he will be safely returned to the dorm in one piece. My partner and i may take him to a certain dance club with bright flashy lights. Meh, i dont go to those places my self anyway. jk. You can call me at home before I leave 937 seven JUAN seven SIX FOUR JUAN eight, I know several Dayton specific places to eat that are not franchises.
What frequency do u hang out on in Vegas???
If you mean 2m, i havent been on there in about 27 years. But i do 40-30-20-17 CW as often as possible. I was thinking of picking up a 2m rig, but one of the nice ones for sat work and the really crazy propagation stuff up there. I can put a few of the repeaters into the memory too, but right now, i seriously have no clue what machines they have in the valley right now.
Are you in town right now?
I was thinking of picking up a 2m rig, but one of the nice ones for sat work and the really crazy propagation stuff up there.
FT-726R/736 (if the former, make sure you get the satellite module - not all have it installed). The '726 is by far the cheapest option available here.
FT-847 - while it has HF coverage, the rig really shines on 6M and above. Will do full duplex on Modes B and J.
TS-780/790 - the latter offers Mode L coverage (1.2GHz) and will do full duplex on Modes B, J and L. Check to see that the module is installed before you buy.
IC-820/821, 910H - if interested in Mode L, get the latter - and make sure it has the 1.2GHz module installed.
You -might- consider a TS-2000X as well.
KC2SIS
05-21-2011, 03:15 PM
I wish that I were also going but since the old man can't make it I will wait until next year to do it.
W1GUH
05-21-2011, 07:31 PM
So now my Dayton cherry has been popped and I've got electrons all over the place. Screw it...leave 'em for the maid to clean up.
Sorry we couldn't meet somewhere, 'XR, maybe next year? And, guess Ron'll be posting the pic he took of me.
I'd heard it's huge, and that's pretty much an understatement. But I managed to get my OF bones around to all of it.
My favorite booth, table, whatever, was Jun's Hamcity (https://www.hamcity.com/store/pc/home.asp). That's a very excellent place to get radio stuff from; I got both my '817 & 857 over the counter there in Culver City, and a bunch of other stuff while I was in LA and their service is excellent - very competent and personable. The people working there are super and their prices beat HRO by a significant amount -- their overhead is much lower.
And their Dayton presence was true to form. They only had a small amount of space, and I didn't see any radio stuff at all, just a kind of plastic booth with dollar bills on the floor and a very hot lady -- looked like a dancer, she was very hot and very festive. Guess the booth was one of those "catch the dollar bills in the air" type setup. Didn't see the guys I usually dealt with, I'd guess the guy that was there was Jun himself. Needless to say, he was very busy so I didn't get a chance to talk with him.
Guess I really and truly am growing into OF country. The were renting those "mobility impaired" scooters and I have to admit, after traipsing around a while they were looking more and more attractive....but I'm just not ready for THAT yet!
And again today, I didn't see the severe price gouging that I'd heard about. I vaguely remember seeing a couple of items that elicited the "he's dreaming" reaction, but that wasn't common. What WAS common was a few S-line items that seemed reasonable but out of reach. Ah, well, probably glad I had to pass 'em up.
One tip is to pay more attention to the parking situation. There's two choices if you're not tailgating and can drive in. You can park for free at a mall and take a shuttle bus, or park "kind of" close for five or ten bucks. That's not really bad, but was shocking to encounter for the first time.
Just not used to a certain (what I believe is) a certain mid-western mindset. There were a few squad cars around the arena with their lights flashing for traffic control -- they were locals; not Dayton, but some suburb. I know that the fact that they were very obviously armed is just how they do things out here, but I couldn't help but wonder why such a display of force at a hamfest? Even in NYC, cops directing traffic don't have that "I'm a badass" look (In know they really aren't - they're just doing their job, but still...)" and a lot of the time they aren't even armed. Just different regional customs, I suppose. Or maybe a bunch of hams is considered dangerous? :lol: At least they weren't wearing gas maks!
I saw a couple of people I know from local hamfests. One was Pete, the Manual Man (http://www.manualman.com/). He makes good manual repros, and I ordered manuals for the Heath twins I'm breathing life into. The other vendor I knew is one of those with a big setup selling small parts. He's got a gazillion of them & they're very high quality parts for great prices. He was telling me the crazy things that happen in Dayton like people leaving their radios and wallets behind. Also told me about a Korean who left behind a paper sack full of money, who eventually came running back in a panic. Takes all kinds!
Leaving early in the morning. Plans are right after breakfast about 6:30, but it's also possible that I'll wake up earlier and get on the road about four. Don't really know right now, but I'm coming down with "get-home-itis" and might skip breakfast here and wait till I've put a couple hundred miles behind me on the interstate. In any event, I'll be riding with ECARS (7255) (http://www.ecars7255.com/) a lot of the time. How's about some of you checking in & hooking-up on the air? I'll make a point of listening at the "top of the hour" and at the :30 mark. 40 was excellent on the way out, and should be in good shape tomorrow. Also, some of the motivation for leaving in the wee hours is to work 75 from the mobile. Don't get a lot of chance to do that.
[edit] ECARS usually starts around 7:30 Eastern time.
Finally, our Furry maybe more than he lets on. He's got 3/5 of his call in big letters on top of a tall building in Pittsburgh! I'll post a pic later.
W1GUH
05-21-2011, 08:25 PM
Here's the Furry's building. Seems he's teamed up with the same cat as Carnegie! :lol:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/PaulHarmony/BNY.jpg?t=1306027419
KC9ECI
05-22-2011, 08:21 PM
I got video of someone in that money booth grabbing bills. I'll post it when I get home. Hotel internet doesn't tolerate my bandwidth demands.
[QUOTE=W1GUH;348232]So now my Dayton cherry has been popped and I've got electrons all over the place. Screw it...leave 'em for the maid to clean up.
Sorry we couldn't meet somewhere, 'XR, maybe next year? And, guess Ron'll be posting the pic he took of me. < snip >/QUOTE]Oh, you mean this one?
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Nah.
Had a great time. XR, sorry we didn't hook up, my cell phone was acting a little goofy inside the building, and I kept forgetting to keep my HT on.
But enough of that.
There was an inside booth (over by Vibroplex) for a small local company called Jericho Prints. They were imprinting images on hats, coffee mugs, badges, etc. (They made my "new" Hallicrafters call hat, for one). They do shirts as well, although I don't think they did many there.
Husband and wife (and two cute kids who played under the tables all day, either watching a DVD or playing with the real money) running a little side business. Both hams, although I didn't note the calls.
ANYWAY... If anyone wants an Island name badge or logo, they might be worth checking into. (Badges were $14 -- shipped). www.jerichoprints.com (http://www.jerichoprints.com), although she said something to someone else about the site needing an update.
Just saying...
FT-726R/736 (if the former, make sure you get the satellite module - not all have it installed). The '726 is by far the cheapest option available here.
FT-847 - while it has HF coverage, the rig really shines on 6M and above. Will do full duplex on Modes B and J.
TS-780/790 - the latter offers Mode L coverage (1.2GHz) and will do full duplex on Modes B, J and L. Check to see that the module is installed before you buy.
IC-820/821, 910H - if interested in Mode L, get the latter - and make sure it has the 1.2GHz module installed.
You -might- consider a TS-2000X as well.
Awesome! Just the kind of list i was looking for, thanks. I like the idea of HF and 6-n-up mixed in one rig. Is that a full power rig, or am i thinking of the 817?
I am definately interested in 6m and 2m dxing, but i wouldnt complain if all the other freqs came with it. Like i said before, i havent been above 10m in almost 3 decades so as far as that goes, im a noob. :lol:
KC9ECI
05-23-2011, 05:55 AM
I suspect the the Jericho Prints folks will be getting a nice site update soon as they are hosting on QTH.COM now. I stopped and visited with them briefly. I forgot my name tag in WI, so got me a shiny new one with SKCC logo from the Sign Man of Baton Rouge. I think I wore it for all of 10 minutes.
W1GUH
05-23-2011, 06:03 AM
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c79/bebop5/mr47_04.gif
There's our obsequious Island bartender, always at your service! Thank, Charles. Just saw it for the first time just now.
W1GUH
05-23-2011, 06:05 AM
I suspect the the Jericho Prints folks will be getting a nice site update soon as they are hosting on QTH.COM now. I stopped and visited with them briefly. I forgot my name tag in WI, so got me a shiny new one with SKCC logo from the Sign Man of Baton Rouge. I think I wore it for all of 10 minutes.
Saw a lot of shirts/caps with SKCC on it. My first reaction was, how do you work 100 Silent Keys? Seances?
Saw a lot of shirts/caps with SKCC on it. My first reaction was, how do you work 100 Silent Keys? Seances?
Very carefully. They're not real good QSL'ers.
KG4CGC
05-23-2011, 11:36 AM
Very carefully. They're not real good QSL'ers.
Yeah, they're waiting until you get to where they are because the cheap bastards won't spring for nether world postage.
Then again, how do you hang a QSL made from ectoplasm?
KC9ECI
05-23-2011, 04:43 PM
I have a ham friend who refers to the SKCC as the Silent Key Casket Club.
W1GUH
05-24-2011, 11:34 AM
I got video of someone in that money booth grabbing bills. I'll post it when I get home. Hotel internet doesn't tolerate my bandwidth demands.
Hope that video includes the very hot lady! :giggity:
W2NAP
05-24-2011, 12:14 PM
I have a ham friend who refers to the SKCC as the Silent Key Casket Club.
cq dead people cq dead people
cq dead people cq dead people
The Sixth Sense (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167404/) for hams?
"I QSO dead people."
W1GUH
05-24-2011, 01:52 PM
The Sixth Sense (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167404/) for hams?
"I QSO dead people."
Well, since most hams appear to have no sense of smell -- maybe this replaces it?
The Sixth Sense (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0167404/) for hams?
"I QSO dead people."
Trying to get a card from them is another story, however.
KC9ECI
06-01-2011, 09:58 PM
Trying to get a card from them is another story, however.
Can't be all that difficult. One of the locals got a card from T6AF in the mail today.
Didnt think of that. I really wish i would have worked him too. Its just plain dangerous for anyone over there right now.
Now that i think about it, i got posthumous cards from Taroh, JH1WIX and TA2BK, who went SK 2 months after our qso...card hadnt arrived yet. So i stand corrected.
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