Shelby/Dallas NC Hamfest Anyone?

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

Next week at this time the old Shelby Hamfest, now located up the road in Dallas, will be in full swing. For those not familiar, it's a large event on par with NEAR-Fest or similar, multi-day hamfests. Technically-speaking, it's Saturday & Sunday. But most of the sellers arrive Wed-Thurs and set up.

A few of us here will be attending along with the usual 4 Land boatanchor, milsurplus, and AM contingents. I'm still in the process of clearing out excess stuff here and will be bringing along a bunch of goodies that need new homes. Prices will be low since it needs to go and since there's always a lot of good stuff for sale by others at Shelby. It's always a fun event provided the hurricanes leave us alone.

Speaking of which, Isaac is headed our way. Doesn't look like a huge storm at this point but I've yet to see the updated track for today. Below is the latest track that was sent to me yesterday. Fingers crossed.

[N4zed]

The Shelby/Dallas hamfest is a "Goodun". I got my General class ticket at the last fest held at the old fairgrounds(?) at Shelby. I haven't made up my mind if I like the new place or not....one thing is that there is a lot more room at the new place as best as I can remember.

The drive is not too bad from Cumming, Ga..

[KC4VWU]

I'm planning on being there, Todd. Will probably get there Thursday afternoon to set up the camper and maybe have a few extra refreshments for whoever might happen to wander along.  I hope it will be a fun, relaxing weekend. Gonna miss some of the gang...

73, Phil

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

Yeah, it'll be odd not having Greg there. Maybe he'll be watching down on us, pointing us to the deals ahead of the crowd.

Found a BC-191 project and a bunch of plug in drawers, antenna boxes and other goodies today that I'd forgot about. Will probably haul them along to find a new owner. I'll never get back to it at this point.

Hope to see you guys there. We won't be there until Thursday either.

[W8IXY]

I plan on being there Saturday morning, coming in from Cleveland OH.   My wifes' family lives in Charlotte, so we planned on celebrating a couple of birthdays, a holiday weekend, and a hamfest.  It should be a really nice weekend.

73
Ted  W8IXY