It was great to see the "ERSians" that dropped by for lunch today!? It was like a long-delayed family reunion (even if a couple of "out-laws" crashed the event, and a couple that RSVP'd "yes" didn't/couldn't make it.)? I don't know what the next big N. Texas hamfest will be (Irving?? Lewisville?,) but we should do this again sooner rather than later (anything done more than twice becomes a tradition <grin>.)? Hope y'all had a good time at the hamfest -- I know Jay went home with less tonnage than he brought.? Anybody score a great deal you'd be willing to brag about?? (I was tempted once, but I didn't see anything that was on my wish list, so I came home with all the cash I left home with.)? I did leave the hamfest before the "last chance" drawing -- any of us hit the jackpot, or even a lesser pot?? Any other reports of an outstanding class/session/seminar?

73,

John DE K5JY

As of this morning, the (preliminary) hamfest schedule is available -- you take the link on the home page, and then download a .zip file.? Unzipping that gets you a folder containing a .pdf file, which is the schedule.? I noted that 1200-1300 on Saturday is "Lunch," so that'll be the time we gather.

I'll be using my HT to monitor 444.850 FM (the output of the N5ERS UHF repeater,) and will reply simplex on it (in previous Cowtown Hamfests in that location I was not ever able to reliably "hit" the repeater with my Icom IC-92AD and an upgraded whip antenna -- YMMV.)

I'll be onsite on Friday, and will scout out a location for our BYO Lunch and Eyeball QSO -- I'll describe it here after I get home.

See y'all there!

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tue, Jan 3, 2023 12:08 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

As of a few moments ago, the Cowtown Hamfest website allowed me to buy a ticket (contrary to the status blurb on the main page.)? I still couldn't access the schedule, though.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:08 am
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Well, as of this morning (12/19,) the website still isn't fully functional.? I couldn't buy a pre-sale ticket, and I still couldn't see the schedule.? On a happier note, when you access the "ticket" link on the main page's upper menu bar, it takes you to another page with two background pictures that alternate -- one is an overhead shot from the inside balcony showing the tables on the main floor, and one shows people coming in the door and either presenting or buying tickets.? The big guy in the red shirt and khaki ball cap is me!? That's my Scorpion Antennas shirt, and the khaki hat has "K5JY" embroidered on the front (although you can't see either.)? Hmmm, I don't remember giving them permission to use my likeness in a profit-making enterprise...? Maybe they'll give me an extra door prize ticket so I have some chance of joining Mike's (AE5IV's) winning streak <grin.>

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Looks like the website is finally (mostly) fixed:?

Dates are 1/20-21/2023, but ticket pre-sale isn't working yet. The page says that the deadline for the pre-sale drawing will be 1/18.

Wasn't able to see the schedule, either (link took me to a Google drive where I didn't have access.)? I'll keep watching it, and report if the Saturday 1200-1300 slot won't work for our "brown-bag and eyeball QSO" event.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 8:57 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Don't know how many are still around to participate, but I'd like to propose a "brown-bag" lunch of the surviving ERS'ers on Saturday at the hamfest.? That means "bring whatever you'd like to eat for lunch" and we'll gather somewhere onsite around noonish.? (In the past, onsite food has been a hassle.)? The published schedule shows a one-hour break from 1200 to 1300, so we should be able to meet, greet, and eat in that time.? RSVP here, and if there's a quorum, I'll start looking for a site (in the past, we've found a balcony, or an outdoor porch.)? Plus, we should coordinate a frequency to connect via our HTs (you WILL be packing an HT, won't you?)

Regards and 73,
John DE K5JY

On Jan 16, 2023, at 10:26 PM, Jay Urish - W5GM <jay@...> wrote:

? A list?? LOL!
I wish... I have a smattering of radios, antennas, lots of coax, batteries and "stuff"

On 1/16/23 22:11, Patrick St. Jean wrote:

Do you have a list of stuff? I've got a good friend who's got his ticket (can't remember if he's got his general or is still on a tech license) who's building out a shack. He was talking about going to Cowtown, but hey, if there's the potential to have some stuff sold before you go, that's a win.

Pat

On 1/16/23 7:40 PM, Jay Urish - W5GM wrote:

I am trying to buy a few inside tables.. No response yet.. I have lots of stuff to sell...

I am also helping out my friend Paula Martin the widow of kb5hov/sk

On 1/3/23 12:08, k5jy via groups.io wrote:

As of a few moments ago, the Cowtown Hamfest website allowed me to buy a ticket (contrary to the status blurb on the main page.)? I still couldn't access the schedule, though.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:08 am
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Well, as of this morning (12/19,) the website still isn't fully functional.? I couldn't buy a pre-sale ticket, and I still couldn't see the schedule.? On a happier note, when you access the "ticket" link on the main page's upper menu bar, it takes you to another page with two background pictures that alternate -- one is an overhead shot from the inside balcony showing the tables on the main floor, and one shows people coming in the door and either presenting or buying tickets.? The big guy in the red shirt and khaki ball cap is me!? That's my Scorpion Antennas shirt, and the khaki hat has "K5JY" embroidered on the front (although you can't see either.)? Hmmm, I don't remember giving them permission to use my likeness in a profit-making enterprise...? Maybe they'll give me an extra door prize ticket so I have some chance of joining Mike's (AE5IV's) winning streak <grin.>

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Looks like the website is finally (mostly) fixed:?

Dates are 1/20-21/2023, but ticket pre-sale isn't working yet. The page says that the deadline for the pre-sale drawing will be 1/18.

Wasn't able to see the schedule, either (link took me to a Google drive where I didn't have access.)? I'll keep watching it, and report if the Saturday 1200-1300 slot won't work for our "brown-bag and eyeball QSO" event.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 8:57 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Don't know how many are still around to participate, but I'd like to propose a "brown-bag" lunch of the surviving ERS'ers on Saturday at the hamfest.? That means "bring whatever you'd like to eat for lunch" and we'll gather somewhere onsite around noonish.? (In the past, onsite food has been a hassle.)? The published schedule shows a one-hour break from 1200 to 1300, so we should be able to meet, greet, and eat in that time.? RSVP here, and if there's a quorum, I'll start looking for a site (in the past, we've found a balcony, or an outdoor porch.)? Plus, we should coordinate a frequency to connect via our HTs (you WILL be packing an HT, won't you?)

Regards and 73,
John DE K5JY

-- 
Pat in Lewisville            '19 FLSB            '97 XLH 883 (Rocinante)
BS#140                       K0OOK                   EKIII rides with me
                    

Do you have a list of stuff? I've got a good friend who's got his ticket (can't remember if he's got his general or is still on a tech license) who's building out a shack. He was talking about going to Cowtown, but hey, if there's the potential to have some stuff sold before you go, that's a win.

Pat

On 1/16/23 7:40 PM, Jay Urish - W5GM wrote:

I am trying to buy a few inside tables.. No response yet.. I have lots of stuff to sell...

I am also helping out my friend Paula Martin the widow of kb5hov/sk

On 1/3/23 12:08, k5jy via groups.io wrote:

As of a few moments ago, the Cowtown Hamfest website allowed me to buy a ticket (contrary to the status blurb on the main page.)? I still couldn't access the schedule, though.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:08 am
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Well, as of this morning (12/19,) the website still isn't fully functional.? I couldn't buy a pre-sale ticket, and I still couldn't see the schedule.? On a happier note, when you access the "ticket" link on the main page's upper menu bar, it takes you to another page with two background pictures that alternate -- one is an overhead shot from the inside balcony showing the tables on the main floor, and one shows people coming in the door and either presenting or buying tickets.? The big guy in the red shirt and khaki ball cap is me!? That's my Scorpion Antennas shirt, and the khaki hat has "K5JY" embroidered on the front (although you can't see either.)? Hmmm, I don't remember giving them permission to use my likeness in a profit-making enterprise...? Maybe they'll give me an extra door prize ticket so I have some chance of joining Mike's (AE5IV's) winning streak <grin.>

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Looks like the website is finally (mostly) fixed:?

Dates are 1/20-21/2023, but ticket pre-sale isn't working yet. The page says that the deadline for the pre-sale drawing will be 1/18.

Wasn't able to see the schedule, either (link took me to a Google drive where I didn't have access.)? I'll keep watching it, and report if the Saturday 1200-1300 slot won't work for our "brown-bag and eyeball QSO" event.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 8:57 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Don't know how many are still around to participate, but I'd like to propose a "brown-bag" lunch of the surviving ERS'ers on Saturday at the hamfest.? That means "bring whatever you'd like to eat for lunch" and we'll gather somewhere onsite around noonish.? (In the past, onsite food has been a hassle.)? The published schedule shows a one-hour break from 1200 to 1300, so we should be able to meet, greet, and eat in that time.? RSVP here, and if there's a quorum, I'll start looking for a site (in the past, we've found a balcony, or an outdoor porch.)? Plus, we should coordinate a frequency to connect via our HTs (you WILL be packing an HT, won't you?)

Regards and 73,
John DE K5JY

-- 
Pat in Lewisville            '19 FLSB            '97 XLH 883 (Rocinante)
BS#140                       K0OOK                   EKIII rides with me
                    

As of a few moments ago, the Cowtown Hamfest website allowed me to buy a ticket (contrary to the status blurb on the main page.)? I still couldn't access the schedule, though.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Dec 19, 2022 11:08 am
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Well, as of this morning (12/19,) the website still isn't fully functional.? I couldn't buy a pre-sale ticket, and I still couldn't see the schedule.? On a happier note, when you access the "ticket" link on the main page's upper menu bar, it takes you to another page with two background pictures that alternate -- one is an overhead shot from the inside balcony showing the tables on the main floor, and one shows people coming in the door and either presenting or buying tickets.? The big guy in the red shirt and khaki ball cap is me!? That's my Scorpion Antennas shirt, and the khaki hat has "K5JY" embroidered on the front (although you can't see either.)? Hmmm, I don't remember giving them permission to use my likeness in a profit-making enterprise...? Maybe they'll give me an extra door prize ticket so I have some chance of joining Mike's (AE5IV's) winning streak <grin.>

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Looks like the website is finally (mostly) fixed:?

Dates are 1/20-21/2023, but ticket pre-sale isn't working yet. The page says that the deadline for the pre-sale drawing will be 1/18.

Wasn't able to see the schedule, either (link took me to a Google drive where I didn't have access.)? I'll keep watching it, and report if the Saturday 1200-1300 slot won't work for our "brown-bag and eyeball QSO" event.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 8:57 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Don't know how many are still around to participate, but I'd like to propose a "brown-bag" lunch of the surviving ERS'ers on Saturday at the hamfest.? That means "bring whatever you'd like to eat for lunch" and we'll gather somewhere onsite around noonish.? (In the past, onsite food has been a hassle.)? The published schedule shows a one-hour break from 1200 to 1300, so we should be able to meet, greet, and eat in that time.? RSVP here, and if there's a quorum, I'll start looking for a site (in the past, we've found a balcony, or an outdoor porch.)? Plus, we should coordinate a frequency to connect via our HTs (you WILL be packing an HT, won't you?)

Regards and 73,
John DE K5JY

On Dec 19, 2022, at 11:08 AM, k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...> wrote:

?

Well, as of this morning (12/19,) the website still isn't fully functional.? I couldn't buy a pre-sale ticket, and I still couldn't see the schedule.? On a happier note, when you access the "ticket" link on the main page's upper menu bar, it takes you to another page with two background pictures that alternate -- one is an overhead shot from the inside balcony showing the tables on the main floor, and one shows people coming in the door and either presenting or buying tickets.? The big guy in the red shirt and khaki ball cap is me!? That's my Scorpion Antennas shirt, and the khaki hat has "K5JY" embroidered on the front (although you can't see either.)? Hmmm, I don't remember giving them permission to use my likeness in a profit-making enterprise...? Maybe they'll give me an extra door prize ticket so I have some chance of joining Mike's (AE5IV's) winning streak <grin.>

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Thu, Dec 15, 2022 12:49 pm
Subject: Re: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Looks like the website is finally (mostly) fixed:?

Dates are 1/20-21/2023, but ticket pre-sale isn't working yet. The page says that the deadline for the pre-sale drawing will be 1/18.

Wasn't able to see the schedule, either (link took me to a Google drive where I didn't have access.)? I'll keep watching it, and report if the Saturday 1200-1300 slot won't work for our "brown-bag and eyeball QSO" event.

73,

John DE K5JY

-----Original Message-----
From: k5jy via groups.io <k5jy@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 8:57 pm
Subject: [n5ers] Cowtown Hamfest

Don't know how many are still around to participate, but I'd like to propose a "brown-bag" lunch of the surviving ERS'ers on Saturday at the hamfest.? That means "bring whatever you'd like to eat for lunch" and we'll gather somewhere onsite around noonish.? (In the past, onsite food has been a hassle.)? The published schedule shows a one-hour break from 1200 to 1300, so we should be able to meet, greet, and eat in that time.? RSVP here, and if there's a quorum, I'll start looking for a site (in the past, we've found a balcony, or an outdoor porch.)? Plus, we should coordinate a frequency to connect via our HTs (you WILL be packing an HT, won't you?)

Regards and 73,
John DE K5JY

From the looks of things, ?the webmasters of cowtownhamfest.com have not updated their webpage. ?It's still showing the dates of the hamfest for 2022. ?

On Sat, 2022-12-03 at 08:35 -0600, Jay Urish - W5GM wrote:

1.14-15.2023

On 12/3/22 08:27, k5ggg via groups.io wrote:

What is the date of the Saturday for cowtown hamfest?

1.14-15.2023

On 12/3/22 08:27, k5ggg via groups.io wrote:

What is the date of the Saturday for cowtown hamfest?