[Hamfest] Orlando Hamfest, June 10

[Ken Simpson, W8EK]

Thanks for that info, Hank.

I realize that the big Orlando hamfest is in Feb., but there is one this
weekend as well. 

Here is information I received:

> 
> Yes, the UCF Tailgate is planned for this Saturday (6/10).  
> We generally 
> have people showing up as the sun rises, but we don't claim 
> it officially 
> starting until 7a.
> 
> Size varies.  These days, I'd say the average is at least 25 people 
> specifically taking parking slots to sell.  Generally, all down one 
> two-sided parking isle of a couple hundred feet.  At least 
> double that 
> just browse, buy, & talk with hams they haven't seen face to 
> face lately. 
> Last year our June attendance was affected by the rainbands 
> from Arlene.
> 
> With it being the June one, heat is the main thing that caused the 
> tailgate shutdown.  With normal temps, most people will start 
> packing up 
> around 10a.
> 
> Location information is best pulled from the webpage we have 
> for it.  It 
> has links to three common mapping sites for getting driving 
> directions. 
> http://k4ucf.ucf.edu/tailgate.html
> 
> 
> 
> Michael Potaczala
> KC4NUS
> ---------------------
> Staff Advisor UCF Amateur Radio Club
>     (http://k4ucf.ucf.edu)
> Orange County ARES/RACES - AEC Public Service
>     (http://www.ocares.org/)
> Red Cross Disaster Services - MSS/T: RT Networking/Computers 
> Team Leader
>     (http://centralflorida.redcross.org/)
> 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: K4HM [mailto:k4hm at arrl.net] 
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 10:25 PM
> To: 'Ken Simpson, W8EK'
> Subject: RE: [Hamfest] Orlando, FL Hamfest June 10 ???
> 
> 
> "THE" Orlando HamCation was in Feb.
> I plan to attend the Winston-Salem hamfest this weekend.
> 
> Other nearby (well... almost nearby) hamfests I know of this 
> weekend are in
> Knoxville TN, Franklin VA, and Ft. Payne AL, Zuni VA (tailgate).
> 
> 73,
> 
> K4HM - Hank
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: hamfest-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:hamfest-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Ken Simpson, W8EK
> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 11:46 AM
> To: Hamfest at onelist (Hamfest at onelist); Hamfest List 
> (Hamfest List)
> Subject: [Hamfest] Orlando, FL Hamfest June 10 ???
> 
> 
> 
> I have heard rumors that there might be a hamfest in Orlando 
> this coming
> weekend, but can not find info at any of the places that list 
> hamfests.
> 
> If it is true, does anyone information as to location, time, and
> approximate number of people that normally attend (in other words, how
> large is it)?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Ken, W8EK
> 
> Ken Simpson
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> Voice Phone  (352) 732-8400
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