Swap Meets?

[X-Capt Bill]

I'm wondering if the only place to learn about swap meets in my are (Dayton, OH) is to watch this forum? Or is there a better source to learn about event's that may be within easy traveling distance?

Bill

[Keyop]

Bill, et al...

If you are not an amateur radio operator, get in touch with one or better yet, an amateur radio club in your area...It's a fair statement to make that most amateur radio operators have a highly sensitive nose for such things as swap meets, hamfests, and food.

You can learn of amateur radio operators in your ZIPcode via one or two websites...Here is an example:

http://www.radioqth.net/ZipLookup.aspx

From there, knowing the callsign of the radio operator(s), you can access the FCC database and obtain the name and address (and maybe the email address)...A quick search here will reveal the information as on record at the FCC:

http://www.qrz.com/db/?cmd=1

FWIW

Bruce
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[Peter]

The ARC event calendar seems to now be available to subscribers only (when I click the link, it asks for a password). This is too bad as it was the most comprehensive list available.

If you are up for a drive to Indiana, there is a list of IHRS meets here:

http://home.att.net/~indianahi ... rsched.htm

peter
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[TonyC]

I didn't see this one mentioned:

http://www.arrl.org/hamfests.html

This gets me to all of the local ham swap meets. Lots of test equipment, tubes, parts and the occasional antique radio. My interests are mainly in old "boatanchor" receivers so ham swap meets are a great venue for me.
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Tony Casorso

[tubeR]

Lucky you from Dayton OH! As you already know, Dayton hosts the biggest ham swap (called a "Hamfest") in the world, the Hamvention in May.

Antique Radio Classified used to provide a public list of antique radio events but now requires membership to see the events calendar.

Dayton has an antique radio club listed as Antique Radio Collectors of Ohio (ARCO). Karl Koogle, 2929 Hazelwood Ave., Dayton, OH 45419. They have an annual swapmeet.

There is also the Society for the Preservation of Antique Radio Knowledge (SPARK) in Kettering
http://www.antiqueradios.com/spark

Nearby Cinci also hosts an annual swap meet.
Cincinnati Antique Radio Society. (CARS) Bob White (513) 385-8291. In the past their annual swap would occasionally be on the same weekend as the Milford hamfest, justifying my long drive and an overnight motel stay to catch both events, Saturday and Sunday.

The Columbus area Central Ohio Antique Radio Association (COARA).hosts two swaps a year. Their website is
http://coara.tripod.com/

Lots of opportunities to spend some cash for ju.., err, treasures.

Perhaps a running list of events would be appropriate for the club house now that ARC is charging to get that info.

--- Rich

[X-Capt Bill]

Thanks for the replies so far. I'm new to this so I'd like the opportunity to see what others are doing. Some of the projects and display of knowledge I've seen here is impressive. I'm sure if I could mingle with others in person, it would be valuable for me.

Bill