Here is DX Launcher S/N 001 being presented to miniCTU door prize winner Charles Gantz, K3WJX, of Hollywood, MD.
miniCTU Door Prize Winner
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D-STAR Presentation Slides Available
Terry Stader, KA8SCP, writes:
Hello gang. It was great to see some of you at HamXpo this past weekend. Thanks for saying hello and attending the presentations I did at HamXposition.
Below are the 2 different presentations in PDF format… there is some duplication of slides.
https://ka8scp.wb1gof.net/dsta
https://ka8scp.wb1gof.net/dsta
Terry
“Antennas for Backyard, Balcony, Attic, or Wherever” Slides Available
The slides from the 2025 HamX presentation, “Antennas for Backyard, Balcony, Attic, or Wherever” by Bob Glorioso, W1IS, are now posted on the Battery Eliminator Store website.
Talk Description:
We have found that many new hams and retiring hams are living in apartments or condos where they have limited ability to get on HF while others have constraints like HOAs or family concerns about the aesthetics of wires, masts or beams hanging on the house. It takes more than reading an add or buying a mobile antenna to get on HF. First, they must understand the basics of antennas or they are stymied. This presentation covers the principles needed and examples of successful HF antennas in a restricted environment.
Grand Prizes at HamXposition
Over $15,000 of door prizes were awarded at the 2025 Northeast HamXposition.
According to HamX Prize Chair Larry Krainson, W1AST, “Our top prize, the Yaesu FT-891 mobile with the ATAS-120a mobile antenna, was won by Arthur Weeks, Jr., W1AGW, Rollinsford, New Hampshire. The Elecraft KH1 Edgewood—a POTA/SOTA dream radio—was awarded to Gay Nelson, KC1WQI, Old Lyme, Connecticut.”
Make WRTC 2026 the Best One Yet!
Mark Pride, K1RX, writes:
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.
Additionally, the WRTC 2026 UK event is striving to be the best one yet. Even in this aspect, it is competitive. Each host country tries to be the BEST one yet. And in support of this goal, we continue to look for your help through donations of any amount.
For those that did provide a donation during the Ham Expo – my thanks! Remember it is July 8-13 next year and we will look for your “audience participation”. In the meantime, please follow this link, and help close the gap.
HamX Fox Hunt Results
Eliot Mayer, W1MJ, writes:
At the last minute, the MMRA transmitter used for the HamX hidden transmitter hunt, AKA fox hunt, developed a problem. Phil K9HI contacted me and asked me to bring my fox as a replacement, set to the announced fox frequency. I did so, and deployed it behind a fallen tree next to the far side of the hotel building. A total of 8 people signed the notebook next to the fox to let us know they found it, and a few emailed me about their hunting experience.
One ham, who shall remain nameless to protect their innocence, didn’t spot the direct path to the fox, and instead used a challenging route through thorny bushes!
My fox cycles though a set of voice messages, so if I am asked to bring the fox next time, I will customize the messages for HamX.
UPDATE: Minuteman Repeater Association’s “Fox Box” Deployed at 2025 HamX
The Minuteman Repeater Association (MMRA) Fox Box will be active somewhere on the convention grounds. Join the fun! Bring your DF gear and find the hidden transmitter.
The MMRA Fox Box be in place sometime Thursday afternoon, then moved on both Friday and Saturday evening around 5:30 PM. It will operate on 145.63 MHz, PL 146.2.
If you find it, be sure to add your call sign to the “mailbox” on the box.
UPDATE 8/21 at 1:30 PM
MMRA FOXBOX DEAD. NOT IN PLACE AT HAMX!
Kevin Paetzold, K1KWP, writes:
I tested it for 3 days a wk ago. When I was about to put it in place and tested it was not transmitting.
Actually the xmit light on the 2AT comes on for about 0.1 seconds and it did make my receivers hear that sometimes.btw: I think there was some flakiness last year when I initially tested it but it went away and continued to work and I decided that I imagined it.
UPDATE 8/21 at 7 PM:
Eliot Mayer, W1MJ, writes:
Per our conversation today, I have programmed the W1MJ fox per https://hamxposition.org/2025/08/17/minuteman-repeater- , 145.63 MHz, PL 146.2. It will be on the air at HamX from approximately 10:00 AM on Saturday until 1:00 PM (at least) on Sunday. It will sleep from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM unless you want me to change that setting.associations-fox-box-deployed- at-2025-hamx/
“Board Games and Social Hour” at 2025 HamX
Join facilitator Seth Kendall, KC1PZY, and friends and play some games with your fellow hams! “We’ve got everything from party games, to strategy games, to classic games like Chess and Go.” Saturday, August 23 at 5 PM for 90 minutes in the Atrium.
Weather Forecast for 2025 HamX
Here’s the weather forecast for the 2025 Northeast HamXposition in Marlborough, MA, as of Tuesday, August 19:Thursday, August 21:
A slight chance of showers before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night, August 21:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday, August 22:
Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night, August 22:
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday, August 23:
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night, August 23:
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday, August 24:
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.