[W5SFA] Belton Hamfest

[John Wiley]

Well, that's unfortunate.  I remember HamFest's back in the 80's & 90's
were something to behold - and where you could really pump-up your shack.

Hopefully, they'll make a comeback soon.

Thanks,

On Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM Gary via w5sfa <w5sfa at w5sfa.org> wrote:

> Well, if you missed going to Belton, you did not miss anything.
>
> Weather was tolerable with light drizzle.  Had my umbrella handy.
> The tailgate section consisted of about two rows in the parking lot.
> Inside was sadly under served. Only vendors-The Hat & Badge lady, ABR Coax
> and ARRL.
> No Wireman, the company with antennas, connectors and cables was missing.
> No MTC or HRO.
>
> Met several folks for the area.  Good to see KJ5OPV Frank out.  He was
> looking for a new antenna for his radio.  No vendor in sight. The Meech
> family was there in the tailgate section.
>
> I did hear of a hamfest coming up in November in El Campo sponsored by
> Cross Roads Amateur Radio Club. Two days November 12 & 13.
>
> Just a quick update
> 73
> Gary
>
>
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John F. Wiley, CDS SMP CSHP
Safety Engineer
V73JW / K5GDE
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