TopBand: 160 M gathering at Dayton Hamvention

[gtaft]

I have been gathering preferences for which nite, during the 98 Dayton 
Hamvention, we might hold a social hour and dinner for those DXers 
interested in 160 Meters.  This would be the 4th year, I believe, we have 
assembled together for such a "160 M gathering".  The group has grown 
from 12 or so to last years' 45 attendees.

We tried to keep it low key and simple - without major fanfare, programs, 
countdowns etc.  We have traditionally chosen a restaurant that we let us 
order from their menu and pay individually.  Last years' gathering was, 
as most of u know, held at Neil's Heritage House Restaurant - in a cozy - 
maybe not quite large enough room.  But very few complaints - as I think 
most attendees realize it's difficult to find such a place during the 
Hamvention.

Recently, 39 low band DXers responded to our preference poll of whether 
to have it Friday or Saturday nite during the Hamvention.  I also 
solicited comments abt last years' place. In regards to which nite, the 
preference was a convincing 21 for Friday nite - 9 preferring Saturday 
nite.  Nine also responded as having either nite available.

Comments were few abt the Heritage House - giving me the impression, the 
place served our needs.  I am holding the same room again this year for 
either nite and I understand they have a larger room available downstairs 
that can hold 160 (!) but one then has to commit to a fixed number of 
meals, have a set buffet meal and pay on one check.  Some of those 
requirements make such a move difficult.  Other places would probably 
require similar conditions.  Anyway Randy, W9ZR the originator of this 
gathering, a I will be discussing the situation.  

If any of you have further comments or ideas, pse share with Randy or I 
on Email (believe Randy is still W9ZR@aol.com).  Pse don't write for 
reservations yet - we will do that somewhere down the line.

Tks for ur time

73  George  W8UVZ



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