ARRL >this week that attendance was up by 542 this year over last. The total >"official" attendance was 20,411, compared to 19,869 for 2004. Dayton Hamvention attendance is down 30% over 5 years ago
There are probably two things at play here. As evidenced during DX contests the past couple of years, Europe has a whole new batch of hams resulting from a revamped licensing structure. I?ll bet they
_________________________________________________ Sunspots are down even more. Don't forget to factor that in, since it greatly affects ham activity in general. -- Bill, W6WRT _______________________
W4PA: The Shelby (NC) Hamfest is also near 20,000. I agree that Friedrichshafen is excellent. I went in 1997 and it was a delight to see so many Europeans, Asians, Africans, etc. You can also hand de
It's now in a new exhibition centre next to the airfield where the Zeppelin airships are made and is absolutely first rate. I'll try to take some proper photos this year. Simon Brown -- www.hb9drv.ch