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Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, Massachusetts

Thanks for attending the 2025 Northeast HamXposition and ARRL New England Division Convention.

See you in 2026!

Open, closed quotes What people are saying about HamXposition:

This was my third HamXpo since moving back to W1 land, and I found it to be the most enjoyable one yet.

Particular praise for the flea market, which had more vendors with better selections than in past years, it seemed to me.

I wish I had made more time for some of the forums, but there were too many interesting ones and conflicting activities.

Friday’s hotel lunch line seemed to move more smoothly. The new restaurant design for breakfast was very nice!

Chuck Chandler, WS1L

We were fortunate enough to arrive on Thursday this year, a rarity for me. We enjoy this event every year and it’s always something to look forward to. We have been coming for several years. […]

I’m very happy to see FlexRadio and Elecraft showing up for the last two years as vendors. HRO needs to make the trip sometime. I know they are local but they are missing out on good sales by not being in the room. It’s great to see this event growing and blossoming in the Marlborough location. Such a better place than Boxboro was.

Rebecca, K1BKY

I hadn’t been to this event in over 15 years and was amazed. There were fifteen venues (forum rooms) with talks in each going on just about every hour, plus the outdoor flea market, indoor vendor area and workshops and other interactive events in the Atrium. I attended an all-day mini-contest university and had a great time meeting other hams and renewing friendships with those I hadn’t seen in awhile. It was truly a mini Dayton-Hamvention!

Diane Ortiz, K2DO, Vice President, YLRL

I was so impressed with the enthusiasm and energy at HamX! I was in the middle of the action and saw the friendly eyeball QSOs, hams comparing notes, planning for the next forum to attend, buying flea bargains, engaging with speakers and exhibitors, and learning/dining at the dinners. Having young hams in the middle of the action in the Atrium and running a number of presentations demonstrated the spirit of the future leaders in our hobby! I ran into a friend from a former job that I hadn’t seen in some time-fun catching up.

Thanks to all, especially our volunteers!

Barbara Irby, KC1KGS

Thank you, and ALL the organizers and volunteers that make this ARRL New England Convention what it is, a fantastic time our passion of radio, electronics and physics of Amateur Radio.

Carl Achin, WA1ZCQ

Thank you so much for the opportunity to attend the banquet tonight, and for the scholarship award. Have a wonderful night! —Krish

Krish Desai, KD9RGN

Thank you for all you do for the show! It is an amazing team. There are many working parts and it all comes together for a well run show.

Eric Williams, K1VJ

On behalf of the entire group of speakers at this year’s miniCTU, both Doug, K1DG and I wish to thank you for your interest and enthusiasm for one of the most exciting aspects of our hobby! It really does bring all of the elements together! We trust you found it educational and motivational.

Mark Pride, K1RX

“Open Mic Night” was fantastic and very interesting. [K9HI] did a great job MCing this activity. I knew most of the faces but had never actually talked to the story tellers. I learned a lot about others and their experiences in life. Great way to bring people together! Thank you for organizing this activity at HamX

Carl Achin, WA1ZCQ

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