HamCation 2015 Orlando

Its that time of year again.   The Orlando HamCation is being held at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on February 13, 14 and 15th.

What is it:  It is one of the largest hamfests in the US.    It is also the ARRL Southeastern Division Convention.

I went last year and and can not recommend it highly enough.    If you can, you need to go.  I am not sure you really need to go all 3 days but going all day Saturday is advisable.

If you have never been,  it is a huge ham flea market.   Several buildings full of new gear,  several buildings full of tables of people selling used gear and acres (and I do mean acres) of people selling gear from their tailgates.    If you need it, they have it here.  

Last year it rained all day Friday and Saturday.   Sort of killed the outdoor portion of the sales, but there was enough stuff for sale inside to cause my head to spin.    You really need to go with a list of what you are looking for and what it would normally cost.  There are some bargains, some not bargains, and some products that you have never seen before and will just have to have.  Things that will give you ideas and need more research.

People are willing to bargain so come with cash and a full credit card.  The normal ham dealers such as HRO and AES are there as well and  manufacturers such as MFJ have booths and things to show and sell.

Information is at http://www.hamcation.com .  Put it on your schedule.  It is the largest Hamfest in the Southeast.