[CQ-Contest] “You can’t have a Dayton Hamvention in Las Vegas, Nevada,”

[Barry]

The Olympics aren't always held in Greece.

Barry W2UP

On 7/30/2016 09:13, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> Because it's run by the DAYTON AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION.
>
> Why hold the Rose Bowl in the Rose Bowl? There are lots of other stadiums!
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 9:58 AM, Barry <w2up at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Why not?
>>
>> BTW, the quote is from from Ron Cramer, the General Manager of Hamvention,
>> as quoted in this article:
>> http://www.whio.com/news/business/hamvention-to-find-new-home-after-hara-arena-annou/nr7C2/
>>
>> To me, Vegas has several advantages:
>>
>> 1.  Accessible via cheap, non-stop flights from almost anywhere.
>> 2.  Better, more predictable weather.  No rain.
>> 3.  Infinite hotel space.
>> 4.  Plenty of alternate activities for both hams and spouses.
>>
>> With no disrespect to those who live in the Dayton area, it is a depressing,
>> run-down, small city.  There are plenty of better options, including Vegas.
>>
>> Barry W2UP
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