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Mark Pride, K1RX, to Join WRTC 2026 Fund Raising Effort

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WRTC 2026 logo(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

Special Invitation to Collegiate Clubs at 2025 HamXposition

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photo of participants in the Collegiate Amateur Radio ProgramThe 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

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license classThe 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/.

 

Authors Track at HamXposition

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book iconLarry Krainson, W1AST, writes:
 
I’m tinkering with the idea of having an “Authors Track” or “Meet the Authors” at this year’s HamXposition.
 
Calling all hams in New England who are book authors! Your books do not have to include ham radio, but it would be fun if they did.
 
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Larry, W1AST, at W1AST@HamX.org with your name and call.
 

“Mini-Contest University” at 2025 Northeast HamXposition

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The Northeast HamXposition is once again proud to announce the return of the popular “Mini-Contest University” workshop.

Mini-Contest University, or mini-CTU, based on K3LR’s popular Contest University, has been featured at the Dayton Hamvention since 2007 and has been presented in 15 countries to over 10,000 participants, is a series of contest-oriented talks and presentations offered at HamXposition on Friday.

There is no fee to attend. Registration will be announced soon.

Last year’s mini-CTU offerings featured some of the top contesters in New England: Mark Pride, K1RX; Doug Grant, K1DG; John Dorr, K1AR; Gerry Hull, W1VE, Dennis Egan, W1UE, Randy Thompson, K5ZD; Paul Young, K1XM; and others.

Topics included:

  • Getting started in Contesting
  • Station setup for Contesting
  • Antennas for Contesting
  • Contest Operating Strategy
  • “Eyeball QSO Party”
  • Remote Operating in Contesting 101
  • Digital Mode Contesting
  • Choosing the Best Radio for Contesting

Stay tuned for updates.

2025 HamXposition Prizes Announced

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Major prizes have been announced at the 2025 Northeast HamXposition. 

“Our website lists the door prizes that have been both donated by vendors and purchased by the committee,” explains Prize Chair Larry Krainson, W1AST.

“One of our top prizes — the FT-891 and ATAS-120 — go together as a complete HF mobile station. I think people will be excited by our offerings.”
 
For the full list of major prizes offered at the Friday evening DXCC-Contest Banquet, Saturday morning Keynote Address, Saturday afternoon hourly drawings, Saturday evening Grant Banquet, and Sunday Closing Ceremony, visit https://hamxposition.org/prizes.
 

photos of 2025 prizes