Program

What inspires today’s youth in the amateur radio hobby? Find out what’s on the minds of our youngest hams in this captivating round-table discussion. Great learning opportunity for teachers, scout leaders, or clubs wanting to attract more youth to their local radio clubs. #hamxposition

Join your friends following the Friday banquet for this perennial Dayton favorite: Northeast HamXposition’s version of the annual Kansas City DX Club CW Pileup Competition, hosted by Ed Parish, K1EP.

This competition has become a tradition at the Dayton Hamvention. Participants are charged with copying as many calls as possible from a pileup of about 100 calls. The pileup file simulates a possible “on the air” experience, with some calls sent once, some twice, at varying speeds and pitches. You won’t want to miss it!

Want to have the Northeast HamXposition program schedule at your fingertips? Download the 2024 HamXposition ICS calendar file (.ics) to integrate into your Apple or Google calendar, available at https://registration.hamxposition.org/Schedule/.

Don’t miss the presentation on the New England Wireless & Steam Museum campus in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, consisting of five main buildings and their respective collections. Both radio and steam technology will be discussed; but the emphasis will be on antique and modern amateur radio collections and exhibits. Emphasis will be placed on the contributions of volunteers. #hamxposition

Beginners who need soldering instruction and practice are welcome to join us to build an easy beginner kit in under an hour. New England Sci-Tech volunteers will help anyone age 10 and up learn how. Choose from several kits – Morse Code Oscillator, Blinky Name Badge, Night Light, Spinning Top, FM Music Receiver — all kits were invented by students! Price per kit is between $5-$10, cash only. See our web site for details: http://nescitech.org/hamx.

USB-centric RF test equipment is now becoming common for not only hobbyist, but also in the RF Industry.  Join Brian Justin, WA1ZMS, has he reviews the various options for such test equipment that can fit in a ham budget in, “Low Cost USB-centric RF Test Equipment for Amateur Radio” at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition.

In existence for many decades, the ARRL Technical Coordinator Program, under the auspices of the ARRL Lab, brings a support network to the amateur radio community that significantly benefits the hobby. Each ARRL Section Manager appoints a Technical Coordinator who then recruits Technical Specialists who work with local radio amateurs as well as clubs to answer questions and help solve hobby-related problems.

Join Paul Topolski, W1SEX, as he describes how to set up a successful Technical Coordinator program within the ARRL Field Organization.

Parks On The Air (POTA) veteran Don Dickey, WV1W, will share experiences in a variety of situations to help you avoid mistakes and become a successful POTA activator. Don will also demonstrate his POTA kit, including high-performance portable antennas you can easily build from components you might have on-hand. You won’t want to miss “Enjoying Success as a POTA Operator.”

Join Michael Walker, VA3MW, as he shares his experiences with HF remote operating at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition.

Mike started using a remote base in 2005.  His current setup includes:

• FlexRadio Power Genius XL
• 403A Antenna Genius 2×8 switch
• Windows 10 Pro  for local control

“Big (internet) bandwidth does not mean good latency. Sometimes it’s the exact opposite.”

Join Gary Thomas, AA1UE, as he presents on APRS (“Automatic Packet Reporting System”). Learn how to make the most out of simple equipment on the cheap. Unlock the hidden features of today’s advanced APRS-equipped handhelds. Everything you’ve wanted to know about APRS but were afraid to ask! Saturday, with an encore presentation on Sunday.