Zack, I fear that you will be dissapointed.  I cannot speak specifically
about that area, I've been there but I didn't look closely for
electronics stores.  Most electronics in the US comes quietly through
mail order houses and distributors.  UPS is the main artery for parts.
It is unfortunate, and some of my fellow countrymen may disagree, but
interest in math, science, and technical skills is apathetic.  Most of
the people that I know, friends, wife, etc., get a glaze over their eyes
if you mention the words crank shaft, resistor, hammer, whatever.  You
get the point.  Ham radio has become a hobby of purchased equipment.

The one event where you might have a good time is at a Hamfest.  I just
cruised through an issue of Nuts and Volts, and it appears that there
are two events in Florida.  The one in Coral Gables is on Nov. 15-16,
call Walt at 305-895-0398.  The second is on Nov 22-23 in Tampa, call
Jean at 813-525-5178.  Keep in mind that Florida is harder to cross than
you think.  It can take hours to cover what looks like a few miles on
the map.

Than again, the next time you are in Korea, go to Yong San Junja Sang Ga
(Electronics shopping district).  I am sure it will impress you.  I've
never been to Hong Kong, I'll venture that that would be truly
impressive.

Chris Eddy
Pioneer Microsystems, Inc.

Zack Cilliers wrote:

> Hi There!
>
> I am visiting Florida (Miami to Orlando)
> from the 11 November to 23 November
> 1997.
> I was wondering if there was any
> interesting electronic shops i could
> visit
> in this time? I would appreciate any
> comments.
>
> Thanks
>
> Zack
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> or
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> There is just us.