A new series of called “Technician Toolbox” will debut at the 2026 Northeast HamXposition. Members of the Meriden (CT) Amateur Radio Club plan to present a seres of mini-presentations, covering:
- Ten Meters for the Technician
- Satellite Ops
- 2M Repeater Usage – Local Nets (with HT programing & net guide)
- Fox Hunting
- Intro to NTS Traffic Handling
- APRS
- Intro to FM VHF/UHF Digital modes (DSTAR, Fusion, DMR)
- Logging, QSLs & Awards
- Contesting & Special Events.
- VarAC
“All classes of licensees are welcome. However, we want to highlight the wide variety of activities in which Technician class licensees can become involved using their existing privileges.”
The series will be scheduled for Friday, and possibly be repeated on Sunday morning in a condensed format.