[Boatanchors] Dayton Hamvention 2009

[Sandy]

Some buddies of mine were there Saturday.  Say it looked like no one was 
buying any of the $10,000.00 new radios!

73,

Sandy W5TVW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Knepper" <collinsradio at comcast.net>
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Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 6:02 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Dayton Hamvention 2009


> Got back last night late - Saturday.  Rained when we got to PA
>
> The outdoor fleamarket is turning into a parking lot for nonvendors.  Lots
> of cars with trunks closed!
>
> Weather was super on Friday but Saturday was wet.
>
> When we left at about 5:30 PM or so, the fleamarket vendors were already
> packing up and beating it home.  The fleamarket closes at 5 PM - Why?
>
> Attendance was so-so - estimates were that attendance was down somewhat.
>
> Money was staying inside everyone's wallet.  Lots of lookers but no takers
> as they say.
>
> Collins gear was not in abundance as in previous years.
>
> The Collins Forum, with our presenter, Dennis Brothers, was excellent. 
> Too
> bad if you missed it.
>
> For all those that stopped by 2325-2326 - thanks.
>
> Dave, W3ST
> Collins Radio Association
>
>
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