[CQ-Contest] New hamvention location

[Jim Stahl]

From what I can see of the Greene County Fairgrounds on Google Maps, it looks like it could be a rather similar site to that of the Orlando Hamcation, held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. 

I.e. multiple buildings, lots of grassy area, not so much paved parking. Might it be a tradeoff between a potentially muddy flea market and possible free parking?

One interesting feature I did notice about the Greene county site: Six tennis courts on site. If things get slow, the Dayton Open? (Or a place to try out your tennis ball antenna launcher?)


73  -  Jim  K8MR




On Aug 2, 2016, at 11:05 AM, Richard F DiDonna NN3W <richnn3w at verizon.net> wrote:

> For those who have gone to FH and Dayton, can anyone offer some insight in terms of exhibition space and forum space?  Was Dayton larger?  Did FH erect tents?  Just trying to get a feel for the two of the largest events in amateur radio.
> 
> 73 Rich NN3W
> 
> On 8/2/2016 10:00 AM, kd4d at comcast.net wrote:
>> Hi Rudy:
>> 
>> Let's give DARA and the Hamvention a chance. I'm making plans to attend Dayton Hamvention 2017 - I certainly won't miss the worn out Hara facility.
>> 
>> The Greene County Fairgrounds and Event Center hosts a county fair for one week a year - in July and August.  It's not like the county fair will be happening during Hamvention!  Anyway, why is the symbolism of a county fair worse than the symbolism of, say, a minor league Hockey game?
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Mark, KD4D
>>