Announcement

QCWA: “Giving Back to Support Amateur Radio”

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QCWA logoFEMARA, sponsor of the Northeast HamXposition, is pleased to announce that it has been chosen along with one dozen other organizations to receive a cash donation from the Quarter Century Wireless Association (QCWA). FEMARA will receive $2,600.

QCWA Acting President Anthony Perales, AI1U, made the announcement in the August issue of QCWA Journal. 

“Each board member could choose an organization to benefit, and I chose FEMARA because of the good work you do for the New England region,” writes John Facella, K9FJ, a QCWA National Director who resides in Raymond, Maine. 

FEMARA will use the money to improve its scholarship awards to youths in New England.

QCWA will be represented at HamXposition at a table, and also at a “Meet and Greet” session on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.

Be sure to stop by and thank QCWA officials for their generous contribution!

 

The DX-Launcher is Almost Here!

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photo of DX Launcher productRay Higgins, W2RE, writes on Facebook:
 
Many of you have been asking about the DX-Launcher, and we’re excited to announce that we officially go LIVE on August 22nd at HamX!
 
We’ll have approximately 20 units available at launch—10 standard DX-Launchers (like the one in the photo) and 10 Super DX-Launchers with insane take-off. These are expected to sell out quickly, and due to our upcoming large tower build in Maine, we won’t have time to produce more units until that project is complete.
 
Once that build wraps up in Maine, our primary focus will shift to full-scale DX-Launcher production.
 
We’re also pleased to share that we’ve reached a tentative agreement with one of the most reputable distributors in ham radio to serve as the exclusive U.S. distributor, outside of buying directly from us. More on this after we sign the agreement.
 
As someone who’s installed thousands of wire antennas in trees, I can say this product was designed by and for people like us. You could hire a tree climber to install a pulley, quite expensive —but that’s no guarantee it’ll survive the next storm. With the DX-Launcher, you can simply shoot another line right over the top if branch or rope fails. It’s not foolproof—ropes break—but I’ve had wire antennas last 20 years, while others come down after one storm. The key is to use high-quality rope (like Mastrant) and high quality stranded wire and don’t overtighten.
 
We’ll be offering DX-Launcher packages with upgrade options, including:
 
* Portable pump
* Extra tennis balls
* High-strength twine
* Reels for the pump
 
And we’re not stopping there—we’re also in the early stages of developing a slingshot option! This will be the cheaper option to the DX-Launcher. Our mission is to be “all things launcher” for the dipole ham community. You can be super loud with wire antennas. I’ve built 4-squares in trees that work just as well as a $7000 aluminum version—it just takes more effort to keep them up. But, the DX launcher will make this easy!
 
The DX-Launcher is a game-changer for installing wire antennas. See you at our booth at HamExpo 2025! Also, we have a RemoteHamRadio Booth, with live operations!!
 
 

VE2DX Electronics Design to Announce “Maple Syrup Project” at 2025 Northeast HamXposition

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pix of maple syrup canLaval, Quebec, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VE2DX Electronics Design Inc. will introduce following the Thomas Witherspoon K4SWL Convention Keynote address in Salon A at 10h00 AM on August 23, 2025, our prototype of our new ARS1-BT aka “Maple Syrup Project.” This brand-new technology automatic antenna management system will be a game changer in the ham radio field radio market.

The ARS1-BT is designed for smaller ham radios like the ICOM IC-705, FT-100, FT-8X7 series, etc. that support both HF, VHF and UHF on a single antenna port, offering the user separate VHF/UHF and HF (both RX and TX) ports. It will also support the new RAS series of remote antenna switches, offering up to six different antennas to the operator.

Based on existing advanced VE2DX Electronics Design technologies like: TrueTTL, TrueCIV, TrueCAT, BOA, ASM, and more, it will offer blind and deaf operator assistance, advanced RFI filtering and shielding, advanced signal processing, automatic signal leveling, advanced CAT/CIV port management, CAT/CIV over bluetooth and WiFi, and powerful band management..

Please join us Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10h00 to 10h30 at HamXposition, in the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel andTrade Center, Salon A, following the Thomas Witherspoon, K4SWL, Convention Keynote address for our OFFICIAL RELEASE of the VE2DX Electronics Design Inc. “Maple Syrup Project,” the ARS1-BT.

VE2DX ELECTRONICS DESIGN INC. was founded in Laval Quebec in 2020. It is a privately owned proud Canadian Electronics company designing advance electronics devices for Ham Radio operator across the world.

For More information, please contact:

Richard G. Desaulniers Sr., VE2DX
President and Lead Designer
VE2DX ELECTRONICS DESIGN INC.
WWW.VE2DX.COM
Info@ve2dx.com
450-689-4591

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/.

 

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

HamXposition to Sponsor ARRL Headquarters & W1AW Tour

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Maxim Memorial Station W1AWThe Northeast HamXposition (“HamX”) will sponsor a tour of the Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, in Newington, Connecticut, in addition to visits to the ARRL lobby/store and the state-of-the-art ARRL Laboratory station, W1HQ.

Transportation will be provided to Newington via shuttle bus from the Convention site in Marlborough, leaving at Friday morning, August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM and returning by 4 PM that afternoon. The cost is $49. An optional box lunch may be purchased for $12. Tickets for the tour may be purchased online at https://ticketing.hamxposition.org.