Don’t miss the Elecraft presentation followed by a Q&A conducted by Elecraft Co-founder Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ.
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“The End Fed Half Wave Antenna: How it Works” at 2025 Northeast HamXposition
Don’t miss Greg Algieri, WA1JXR, when he presents “The End Fed Half Wave Antenna: How it Works” at the 2025 Northeast HamXposition.
“Antarctica DXpedition: The Adventure of a Lifetime” at Northeast HamXposition
Join Eric Knight, KB1EHE, as he presents “Antarctica DXpedition: The Adventure of a Lifetime” at the 2025 Northeast HamXposition.
Eric and his wife, Elsie Mathews, KB1IFZ, were part of the crew scientist aboard a National Geographic Explorer ship that traveled to King George Island, Antarctica in January 2025.
Mark Pride, K1RX, to Join WRTC 2026 Fund Raising Effort
(Be sure to visit the WRTC 2026 booth at this year’s Northeast HamXposition!)Mark Haynes, MØDXR, writes:
“On behalf of the WRTC 2026 UK organising committee, I am pleased to introduce Mark Pride, K1RX, as he joins our Fund Raising Team. In this role, Mark will be the principle point of contact for Personal and Club donations to the WRTC 2026 event for general inquiries or guidance regarding different methods of making a donation. Please contact Mark with any questions you may have regarding your donation in North America.
“Just a brief note about Mark’s background: Over 60 years of amateur radio experience, contesting for the past 45 years in HF and VHF/UHF events with several awards for top scorer in his region, a past president of the Yankee Clipper Contest Club, past director of WRTC 2014 for Towers and Antennas, leading 16 teams to standup 65 operating sites in 72 hours! Additionally, was a Referee at the WRTC 2018 event in Germany for the Finnish team. And what is particularly nice, Mark is retired and can provide our donor community with the appropriate support leading up to the main event in July, 2026.
“Mark adds this note: I am in the mode of paying it forward to the amateur radio community with a keen interest in helping launch the youth into radio sport. While supporting this particular role for the WRTC 2026 UK event, I particularly appreciate the organisation’s interest matching my enthusiastic support of younger hams to this amazing experience. Four youth teams are planned as well as activities such as a school visit which serves as a perfect catalyst for giving back!
“Mark can be reached at (603)-973-5963 (Eastern Time Zone) k1rx@arrl.net“
73,
Mark
M0DXR / G9W
Chairman WRTC UK OC
“A Portable Radio Operator’s Pivot to Citizen Science: The Ham Path Less Traveled” at 2025 Northeast HamXposition
Mindy Hull, KM1NDY, will present a fascinating talk entitled, “A Portable Radio Operator’s Pivot to Citizen Science: The Ham Path Less Traveled” at the 2025 Northeast HamXposition. Stay tuned for day and time.
“Hands-on Demonstration of the Bizarre Effects of Circular Polarization” at 2025 HamXposition
Stephen Kercel, AA4AK, will be offering a workshop on Friday, August 22 entitled “Hands-on Demonstration of the Bizarre Effects of Circular Polarization.” It is a hands-on demonstration of microwave hardware, electromagnetic interference hardening, and some bizarre effects of circular polarization. You won’t want to miss this informative workshop!
HamX Prize Chair’s 2025 Message
HamX Prize Chair
Be sure to read Northeast HamXposition Prize Chair W1AST’s 2025 Welcome message. Larry describes just a few of the exciting prizes that await lucky attendees at the 2025 HamX August 22-25, 2025.
Special Invitation to Collegiate Clubs at 2025 HamXposition
The Northeast HamXposition and New England ARRL Convention would be delighted to have more collegiate clubs at this year’s convention. Our goal is to attract more youth of any age into amateur radio, but also to highlight the local colleges that have amateur radio clubs and perhaps interest youth in staying in the hobby through their college years.
Collegiate clubs get exposure and recognition from the ham radio community, perhaps bringing in alumni who are delighted the club is still going, perhaps attracting some donations of equipment and funding. They get to promote their school clubs with a pasteboard or banner, handouts, etc., for free.
Collegiate club members who attend will have free admission for all days and activities.
For more information, see <https://hamxposition.org/collegiate-clubs/>.
Tech In A Day Study Review Returning to HamXposition
The Northeast HamXposition and New England Division Convention announces it will again sponsor a daylong Tech In A Day study review session at the Convention on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 8 AM – 5 PM. The course is conducted by the Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Details and registration form can be found at https://hamxposition.org/tech-in-a-day-study-course/.
Advertise Your Club in the Official HamXposition Program Book
Now is the time to advertise your radio club or organization in the 2025 Northeast HamXposition program book.
You must submit camera-ready ad copy to: w1dyj@hamxposition.org by July 28, 2025. Prices start for as little as $50. It’s a great way to promote your club!