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:
“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.