I went to the Dayton Hamvention last Friday. I ended up traveling by myslef, but it was a great time. With it being a one-day trip, I skipped the forums, and concentrated on what was going on in the exhibit halls.
My biggest purchase was a new Byonics TinyTrak4 and GPS. I told Byon that I didn't need a null modem, as I had one at home, and couldn't find it when I got back. I then realized that Walmart no longer carries any serial cables or other accessories. Same for many of the other department stores. I haven't had a chance to pop into my local electronics store.
I had one bum purchase...I bought a digital photo frame. I usually don't go for non-ham items at hamfests, but we've been wanting one, and these seemed like a good deal; new in box, great price. I got home and discovered that the fluorescent panel behind the LCD was not working. I ended up throwing it away. Yes, I could have messed with it...I have heard of people turning them into LCD projectors, other things, but I have plenty to keep me busy. I learned a lesson, and I won't buy open stock at a hamfest anymore. I sort of wish these guys would stop taking up space there.
