The trip over to the big Hamfest in Orlando was easy and the weather was great. I chatted with Ed NZ1Q, Bob N2ESP and Bob KC4SXO mobile to mobile on the way. 
I think we all got there just before the gates opened. All the usual factory vendors were there and you could see all the new stuff. It was a little odd not to see AES there but HRO and the other main radio suppliers were there. HRO had Gordon West signing autographs and promoting educational supplies.
Moving outside to the tailgate area was nice with the great weather and it covered a huge area. The middle building had more venders in it and the drum where you dropped your ticket stub with hopes of winning the prize. I’m sure they will be calling me Monday. There was a nice display of old telegraph keys and telegraph station set up like what might be in the old train depots. I took some pictures and sent them to my friend Frank K7GSE in Seattle. He is a key fanatic with a great collection of keys.
We met for the annual photo (above) of the SPARC group in the food court area and after that we pretty much broke up to head our different ways. It was a great Hamfest and hope to see you next year. If you missed it put it down for next year.
de Tom, AI4QP
