I couldn't resist posting this commentary from a ham friend who is more than familiar with the Dayton event...anyone share this analysis???? Let the stoning begin! :)

"Dayton is a crowded madhouse too. The arena in which it is held is ugly and run down. Ya hafta inch your way though the dense crowds ta get from one end of the giant facility to the other. There are often very long lines for filthy bathrooms and the food sucks. Overcooked hamburgers and hot dogs, single slices of pizza, low end truck stop food. The whole experience is taxing. All just to look at Icom's or Yaesu's latest $20,000 radio. The flea market area needs to be visited on Friday morning <x-apple-data-detectors://1> for good old stuff. By Saturday there's only junk and lots of it."

You just can't make this stuff up! I believe him!