Right now, I am leaning toward this being my last Dayton.
W2CE wrote:
>
> > Here is the reply I received to my (less than polite) email to the
> > Hamvention Chairman. My impression is that this is the way they intend to do
> > it from here on out. Even with double the number of buses, I can't think of
> > a much more inconvenient way to host forums that are each a half day long.
> > Maybe it will work but I'd hate to have to bet much on it.
> >
> > Mike / W8DN
>
> Mike,
>
> After my last comments on the subject I was told by a well informed
> person that, yes, this is to be the permanent locations for the DX and
> Contest Forums.
>
> I find it hard to accept a wiring problem as why wasn't what was used
> past years left available. It could have even just lied in the ceiling
> disconnected. Looking at the theater curtains, isn't that a function of
> the host Hara) ? and why doesn't a major center in Dayton maintain its
> facility ? Hamvention cannot be the only ones to use them. I'd bet they
> hang permanently.
>
> I have attended Hamvention with an unbroked string since 1983. I missed
> 82, but even I am thinking twice about next year. I'll maintain the
> block of rooms for my club but I expect to see lots of cancellations.
>
> Hamvention took a black eye when they tried to just do away with the
> motel buses a few years back. I expect the moving of the DX and Contest
> forums to create questions for many in the future.
>
> Visalia, New Orleans, etc seem to take on more importance for DXers now.
>
> Maybe the Dayton Hamvention will be history before it becomes the year
> 2000 ARRL National Convention. It might not be a bad idea to start now
> demanding the ARRL hold the DX and Contest Forums on-site or find
> another location.
>
>
> 73, Bob, W2CE
>
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>
> Robert Reed, W2CE W2CE@prodigy.net
> 1991 Route 37 West - Lot 109 W2CE@aol.com
> Toms River, New Jersey 08757
>
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Garry Shapiro, NI6T
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