Program

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.

Join Rex Harper, W1REX, for a walk down Memory-Lane where he talks about his adventures into the heart of Amateur (QRP) Radio at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition, August 22-25, 2024. Rex’s talk is one of several QRP presentations hosted by the New England QRP Club. #hamxposition

Join Cyndi Goodgame, K5CYN, as she dives into strategies to get into schools with Amateur Radio, at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition. Learn the ins and outs of talking to administrators, teachers, and other education stakeholders. 

Join George Conrad, N1ABC, as he presents “How I got into EME,” an in-depth technical review of his experience getting into Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition. George will concentrate on the hardware development required to make a successful QSO. He will bring along a home brew dual-polarized Receiver and a kilowatt linear amplifier.

Join Winter Field Day Association (WFD) President Marvin Turner, WØMET, as he shares insights into the annual Winter Field Day event at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition. WFD brings together amateur radio enthusiasts in a unique cold-weather setting. Winter Field Day is not just a contest—it’s a community-building experience that challenges operators to set up temporary stations in winter conditions, fostering camaraderie and testing one’s skills. 

The Northeast HamXposition boasts a cadre of dedicated volunteers who make this convention possible. But we can still use more volunteers.  Your smiling faces and eagerness to help makes a difference to the attendees. From selling tickets, assisting presenters, supervising the flea market, setting up the rooms, handling parking signage, supervising the flea market, and taking it all down and packing it up for next year— you make it happen!

If you’d like to help us at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition, please register at https://registration.hamxposition.org/volunteer/ or contact our Volunteer Chair Barbara Irby, KC1KGS, at kc1kgs@hamxposition.org. 

Do you have a friend or family member who wants to earn their Technician license? Bring them to the Northeast HamXposition “Tech-In-A-Day review! It’s a supervised study course that allows you to become licensed by the Federal Communications Commission as an Amateur Radio Operator.

Candidates should purchase the ARRL Technician Class License Manual in advance at Ham Radio Outlet or any other amateur radio on-line store.

Register in advance at https://hamxposition.org/tech-in-a-day-study-course/.