On this episode, we reflect on Hara Arena. For decades it had been the home for the Dayton Hamvention. This month, the venue pulls the plug. We also visit with Don, AE5DW of Amateur Radio Newsline. Don is here to announce this year's Young Ham of the Year. All of this and more on 100 Watts and a Wire. ----- http://100wattsandawire.com/100-watts-and-a-wire/episode56 ------ 100 Watts and a Wire ® is a weekly podcast celebrating amateur radio. Join Christian Cudnik, K0STH for topical conversation, interviews, news and an entertaining look at the adventures of a ham trying to figure it all out. 100 Watts and a Wire is perfect for those who are new to ham radio, those looking to serve as Elmer’s, and the technically curious crowd. Whether you run 5 watts or 1500 watts, everyone is welcome. In our community, it's OK not to know everything, ask for help, give advice and get on the air. Visit 100wattsandawire.com for more information. You can subscribe to the show by clicking the RSS feed. Or, by using podcast apps like, iTunes or Stitcher. iTunes: goo.gl/G4ODJc Stitcher: goo.gl/X3hrsa Calling Frequencies: 14287 and 7180 Our weekly 'Gathering of the Willing' happens on Thursday evenings beginning between 00:00 and 01:00 UTC. Bands and frequencies may vary.
Hara Arena is long past its prime and it seems like it has been pretty decrepit for a while. I am all for nostalgia but in my opinion, Hara has just not maintained itself as it should have. I do hope another more suitable and better maintained venue can be found that is more in keeping with the state-of-the-art manufacturers, vendors and fora that deserve more state-of-the-art accommodations. The flea market is where nostalgia reigns supreme and hopefully whatever new venue is found can also accommodate the flea market. Of course, having the flea market at a separate venue is also a possibility I would think. If you have ever been to a large convention in a convention city, such as Las Vegas, there are frequently several separated venues to accommodate different parts of the convention. One example is the CES convention which is in many different venues in Las Vegas, though I recognize that the Hamvention is not even close to the size of CES. Anyway, my 1.5 cents. CUL at the Dayton Hamvention (notice it is not called the Hara Hamvention?) 73 de Arnie W8DU
