[Boatanchors] Dayton hamfest photos 2026

[Rob Atkinson]

Good points.  I am pleasantly surprised at the turnout given the price
of gas now.

73
Rob
K5UJ

On Sun, May 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM Nick England <nick at navy-radio.com> wrote:
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> I blame the layout too. Parking and main flea market are at opposite ends of the fairgrounds. Probably 1/2 mile? And big hamfest signs on the buildings but nothing directing people through the gates and across the race track to the infield. I bet 75 percent of new attendees don’t know it exists unless maybe it is in the program….and when was the last time you saw a ham read the directions????
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> That said I think there were more young folks wandering the flea market this year which is a positive sign.
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> Nick England K4NYW
> Chapel Hill NC
> www.navy-radio.com