- Lots of software-defined radio groups are present. Ten good offerings include: HPSDR, WinRadio, RF Space, Lazy Dog Radio, Flex Readio, QS1R, Softrock, Elecraft (KX3), Tele Post (LP Panadapter)
- Luso Tower (huge portable telescoping tower, an amazing and beautifully engineered build)
- Astronaut Doug Wheelock, Commander of ISS, mission XXIV (earned ham license just before mission, and found that making earth contacts was hugely valuable to him)
- Byon of Byonics re-programmed my APRS beacon for smart tracking (he also gave good tips on improving its performance)
- Tried the new Icom IC-9100 (didn’t like the user interface, it has 144 and 440 built-in but even the Icom staff didn’t know how to select them)
- I joined the FISTS club (now I am a card-carrying member)
- I tried the Begali paddles (great fun!)
- Hamvention full of crap. Kitchens and bathrooms closed. Plumbers called. (We were lucky the Health Department didn’t send everyone home.)
- Won a door prize at the Dayton Contest Dinner (ARRL book “Antenna Towers”)
- Road Sign of the Day: “Needmore Rd, 1 1/4 miles” seen at exit 58 on I-75
