I've had a ticket since 1976 and this year will be my first time at Dayton! I
am pumpedfor the event and plan on enjoying all of the displays from vendors
even if they are scalled back to a degree. 73 de W5EN Steve
> Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:28:04 -0800
> From: jmlowman@sbcglobal.net
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Hamfests in general
>
> While a good strategy, Rick, visiting the vendor area is one of the
> first things I do at a hamfest or convention.
> I like to see whatever products are on display, even if they aren't the
> latest and greatest.
> The other two reasons I go to these events is the technical forum and
> camaraderie.
> Since the local club isn't worth my time any longer, it's a good place
> to connect with old friends.
>
> Dayton is a special case. Companies who have something new to showcase
> often introduce it to the throngs there.
> Attendance has remained relatively stable, given the economy. Anyone who
> is anyone will be there, if nowhere else; even Ten-Tec.
>
> It's really a shame that vendors are scaling back at these regional
> hamfests and conventions, as they give the local crowd a place to go to
> have the experience of a major gathering like the Dayton Hamfest.
> Due to distance and expense, some will go through their entire life as a
> ham without ever going to Dayton.
> In fact, this year will be my first trip ever, and I started out as a
> WA8, not 300 miles from there.
>
> As far as finding out about new products, the Internet has become our
> best friend. We can see photos, review detailed specs and even download
> manuals in advance of product availability.
> It has both an upside and a downside.
>
> 73 de Jim - AD6CW
>
> On 2/18/2013 11:02 PM, Rick - DJ0IP / NJ0IP wrote:
> > Jim, what you noticed is exactly what smart companies are doing.
> > Instead of going to expensive hamfests, they are advertising in media which
> > specifically cater to potential users of the products they sell.
> >
> > We are doing the same thing. We have reduced our budget for Europe's
> > biggest Hamfest in Friedrichshaven; smaller booth, booked a much cheaper
> > hotel, etc. Instead we are increasing our advertising in online forums such
> > as DX-World.net which cater specifically to the kind of people we target.
> > Reason: MORE BANGS FOR THE BUCK.
> >
> > BTW, the German Ten-Tec distributor who usually shares the booth with us in
> > Friedrichshaven will not be attending this year. He is following the same
> > trend: FOCUSED ADVERTISING (elsewhere).
> >
> > I just received an email from QRZ.com informing me that I can increase the
> > size of my ad for no additional cost. I think there is a hidden message
> > there too. Perhaps it is even becoming more difficult for the online forums
> > to secure advertising dollars. And that is a sign of the difficult economic
> > times we are in. But that's just my hunch.
> >
> > Having the world at your fingertips has taken its toll on hamfests!
> > And so has the state of the economy.
> >
> > 73
> > Rick, DJ0IP
> >
>
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