[UK-CONTEST] HF Convention

[Tom Wylie]

I didnt make the Convention this year, but I have to say, that I prefer 
Gatwick to manchester - only reason being, I drove to Manchester - and 
flew to Gatwick.   Flying costs were cheaper than petrol costs......

Tom
GM4FDM


g4fka at aol.com wrote:
> My view was that it was a very enjoyable weekend. My preferred  presentations 
> were generally the DX-peditions with the odd diversion to pick up  a couple 
> of trophies. Of course the food and drink events were always popular as  well.
>  
> Highlight of the presentations for me was definitely 3Y0X, with slides on  
> Saturday and video extracts on Sunday. That was a real expedition. The  
> presentations really brought out a feeling for the event, including some  aspects we 
> perhaps hadn't heard about before. Those guys deserve all the credit  we can 
> give them. Also enjoyed the WRTC presentations. Fascinating to get  the 
> perspectives of participant, judge and organiser all in one  sitting.
>  
> Location very easy to get to from Bristol. I went up on Friday morning to  
> avoid the M25 traffic and it was a good ploy.
>  
> I went to the Manchester event a few years ago. I know lots of people  
> comment on the attendance but getting there was a real problem from the south as  it 
> was around the time when the M6 toll road was being built so midlands  
> traffic was a disaster and it took around 6 hours from Bristol. It would be  
> intestering to see how it would fare under more equitable travel  circumstances.
>  
> Geoff G4FKA
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