[South Florida DX Association] Miami Hamboree ...

[dnovoa at bellsouth.net]

Let me make something clear about  my comments on the Miami Hamfest.  I am 
talking about the hamfest in general terms, i.e. attendance, vendors, etc. 
I am NOT talking about the DX Forum, the DX Dinner, or other DX related 
activities.  I got late for the DX Forum (had to work),  but everyone who 
attended said it was superb.  I was able to make the DX Dinner, and it 
couldn't be better.  Food was good, program very funny, great 
amaraderie.  --Everything was good, except that I did not win a price! 
Congratulation to the organizers.   The Orlando Hamfest attendance was 
bigger than expected.  I was told that they ran out of tickets, and had to 
mark-over some left from 2004. They had great forums on every subject.  I 
missed it, but understand that a  presentation by Charlie,  K4VUD on the 
VU4 DXpedition/Tsunami was very good.  The FCG lunch/meeting draw a big 
crowd (FCG has now nearly 200 members, and counting!)  At the Miami Hamfest, 
I attended the IARU Forum, with only  3 or 4 more present.   The ARRL Forum 
had some more.   I remember 10-12 years ago, when 10,000 would attend the 
Miami Hamfest,  occupying  4 buildings, plus the meetings rooms.  And I have 
photos and hamfest programs to prove it.  But we cannot run a show the same 
way we did 40 years ago.  The Dade Radio Club of Miami should reorganize 
itself (starting with a new name), face the challenges of the present and 
look for a better future, or else!  That's my personal, frank and sincere 
opinion.  I love this hobby, have been a ham for 42 years, and want the best 
for it.   Thanks to those who sent me supporting  e-mails, and for those who 
criticized me, hope that this comment will clarify what I meant.  I  don't 
want to be controversial.  You all know that English is not my first 
language, and sometimes I mess everything up.  No heart feelings please. 
Sorry for the bandwidth, but I had to speak-out, so no misunderstandings. 
73 es gud DX de Dave, W4DN. 



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