Not being particularly clever, I meant to post this earlier but sent
it to Todd instead:
Hamfests are GREAT sources of electronic parts and devices. Most of
> the sellers are quite motivated to rid themselves of their wares-
> often at the request of a spouse who wants her
> garage/basement/attic/bedroom back!
>
> For lists of ham swap meets in your area check out the American Radio
>
> Relay League website at www.arrl.org and click on the word hamfests
> near the upper left corner of the page. Doing this will bring up a
> search engine for 'fests driven by your input.
>
> The Grayslake swapmeet this weekend is a good event, but the
> Grayslake swapmeet in September is INCREDIBLE!!! You wouldn't
> believe what people were selling- Altec VOTT's, a big Mackie mixer,
> ANY test equipment...mind boggling! Let me know if this appeals to
> you and I'll meet you there!
>
> Chub KG9MS AR...
>