[Elecraft] Friedrichshafen

[Alan Bloom]

Since I found  myself less than a 6-hour drive away from 
Friedrichshafen, Germany this weekend, I decided to cross something off 
my bucket list and attend the world-famous amateur radio convention.

Several people told me that the event was smaller than in previous 
years, but it still was impressive.  The Elecraft booth seemed to have a 
constant crowd around it.  Eric and the others manning the booth were 
busy all weekend.

Eric's Elecraft update presentation Friday at noon was standing-room 
only.  He reviewed the K4 and upcoming new firmware and products.  I 
should have taken notes.  I remember him discussing the VHF/UHF module 
and several firmware enhancements.

The flea market filled a large hall.  I am told that last year is was a 
hall and a half.  It took me almost two hours to go through it  The 
items on display were mostly familiar from US ham flea markets I have 
attended.  I was surprised to see a fair amount of old Collins gear - 
e.g. a complete Collins S-line in very good condition for 1600 Euros.  I 
noticed a lot more microwave equipment and parts than is usual in the 
US.  I think that microwave operation is more common in EU.

Alan N1AL