Harrisburg, Pa. Hamfest January 15th...question
Harrisburg, Pa. Hamfest January 15th...question
Has anyone ever attended the Harrisburg, Pa. Winter hamfest? I have a bad case of cabin fever and would like to attend this hamfest. The distance from my qth is considerable and I was wondering how big this hamfest is and would it be worth traveling 100 miles round trip. Comments...
I know exactly what you mean! I am 118 miles roundtrip.
I found this...
Hamfest/Convention
01/15/2011 | Winterfest
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club
Website: http://www.w3uu.org
You can see their flyer on: http://hrac.tripod.com/Harrisburg_Winte ... _flyer.pdf
I found this...
Hamfest/Convention
01/15/2011 | Winterfest
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Type: ARRL Hamfest
Sponsor: Harrisburg Radio Amateurs Club
Website: http://www.w3uu.org
You can see their flyer on: http://hrac.tripod.com/Harrisburg_Winte ... _flyer.pdf
Wanna try 450 miles round trip?
I was 55 miles one-way from Harrisburg back in the late 70s/early 80s. Made the trip fine (of course...gas prices were but a small fraction of what they are today)
Nowadays, here in SE Washington state in order to attend a hamfest comparable in size and quality to the Harrisburg (as I remember it!) one I have to travel 225+ miles one-way. Makes for an interesting (and long!) day.
Nowadays, here in SE Washington state in order to attend a hamfest comparable in size and quality to the Harrisburg (as I remember it!) one I have to travel 225+ miles one-way. Makes for an interesting (and long!) day.
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Harrisburg Hamfest January 15th
Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer on here rather than discussing what constitutes a long trip?
Re: Harrisburg Hamfest January 15th
I would wonder how big it could possibly be since it is held in a firehouse according to their flyer.
wb3cez wrote:Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer on here rather than discussing what constitutes a long trip?
Re: Harrisburg Hamfest January 15th
Trust me, if someone knew the answer to your question - they would have jumped in by now. Have another cup of coffee!wb3cez wrote:Why is it so difficult to get a straight answer on here rather than discussing what constitutes a long trip?
Its Harrisburg Pa not
Resume speed, North Dakota..
How small could it be. .
what every one has said is the mileage should not be a consideration
for that close a hamfest..
Just Go...
I go 60 miles each way to Hallie swap fest in the summer, outdoor tailgater.
maybe 20 or so sellers.
thats worth the trip. I do happen to know some of the attrendees..
Resume speed, North Dakota..
How small could it be. .
what every one has said is the mileage should not be a consideration
for that close a hamfest..
Just Go...
I go 60 miles each way to Hallie swap fest in the summer, outdoor tailgater.
maybe 20 or so sellers.
thats worth the trip. I do happen to know some of the attrendees..