Topband: Top Band Gathering - Dayton 2002

[George Taft]

Over 80 160 M enthusiasts enjoyed good food and drink at the annual "Top
Band Gathering" Friday night at the Dayton Hamvention.  Every US call
area was represented and 5 countries outside NA were in attendance.

Excellent after dinner programs were given by Mike, N6MZ for the recent
XR0X DXpedition and Eric, K3NA and the VK9ML effort. 

And top banders got a close up look at the infamous KH6DX/M, as Don had
driven his rigged outfit to Dayton and to the dinner site.  Imagine
working 88 DXCC countries from a vehicle on 160 M.  Don was still at it
even while in Dayton as he was listening for ET3PMW!

Top band gathering 2003 will be held on May 16th (believe that's the
correct date) and Randy, W9ZR will handle next year's arrangements.

Thanks to all those in attendance for making Top Band Gathering 2002
another memorable event.

73  George  W8UVZ