On August 24th 2008 Skyview hosted its 48 annual Swap N Shop. Our little hamfest is often a favorite of many local Hams. We like to keep a country atmosphere and do things that you normally don’t see at other fests. This year was no exception!

Some of the attractions this year:

- We were the Western PA ARRL Section Convention
- We were visited by ARRL Membership Director Katie Breen, W1KRB,
- We had a mini car show
- We raffled off a Begali Graciella iambic paddle and a Yaesu VX-7R
- We had the “Skyview Jam session” where local Hams bring their instruments along
- Lots of great food that Skyview has become famous for (One of the things!)
- And much more!

We were more than happy to get great weather this year. The past couple years we had less than good weather, and that really hurts an outdoor hamfest. With all the festivities planned and good weather we were set for a record breaking year!

Many thanks to all our members that helped with setup, tear down, parking, ticket sales, club table, food operations and more. We couldn’t do it without you! Many thanks to the ARRL folks for providing the useful forums.

Many thanks also to all our guests that traveled to our Swap N Shop! We hope everyone had a memorable time, went home with some new goodies, a full belly and plans to come back next year when we’ll do it all again!

Be SURE to check out the Skyview Swap N Shop video put together by our own Dennis, KB3HPC! If you couldn’t be there, it’s the next best thing!
CLICK HERE FOR HAMFEST VIDEO (FLASH PLAYER REDUIRED)
CLICK HERE FOR A SPECIAL INTERVIEW WITH LISA SPAHR (Author of "World War II Radio Heroes")

Verdel at the mic picture courtesy of Judy, KB3DPY!

Best 73 from the folks at Skyview
Enjoy the pictures!