“MARS: How Hams Train with DoD Using HF Communications”

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MARS logoAmateurs that have registered with the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) train on US and Allied radio communications procedures and work with the Department of Defense customers to deliver accurate and timely situational awareness.

Join Tom Kinahan, N1CPE, as he discusses the excitement and benefits of participating as a MARS member or providing information to MARS operators on ham nets at the Northeast HamXposition.

ARRL Affiliated Club Track at Northeast HamXposition

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Zola Center ARC, Newton Highlands, MAThe “Club Track” talks are focused on successful clubs helping clubs by sharing programs that have worked for them. A series of half hour talks, by clubs and for clubs, to help clubs energize, invigorate, and grow.

The current schedule on Friday is as follows:

  • 12:00 – 12:30 Bruce Blain, K1BG, Nashoba Valley ARC – Guerilla Marketing: Finding contacts, creating email lists mailings and CRM tips.
  • 12:30 – 1:00 David Tessitore, K1DT, Providence Radio Association – Marketing your Club.
  • 1:00 – 1:30 Chris Ranny, WA1CMR, Falmouth ARA – Getting New Hams Active – How a radio library can help.
  • 1:30 – 2:00 George Allison, K1IG, PART of Westford – Kitbuilding and other projects to attract people to join your club.
  • 2:00 – 2:30 BREAK
  • 2:30 – 3:00 Phil Temples, K9HI – Overview of WordPress website options.
  • 3:00 – 3:30 Brandon Hockle, NQ1W, Cape Ann ARA – Radio Club Rejuvenated: What we did at Cape Ann ARA and what might work for your club.
  • 3:30 – 4:00 Ross Hochstrasser, W1EKG, Whitman ARC – How to Hold a Successful License Class.
  • 4:00 – 4:30 Nancy Austin, KC1NEK, SM/RI, with Jeremy Taylor, K1JST, and Rowan Eggert, WO1P – Leveraging the biannual ARRL School Roundup in the New England Division as a new youth force multiplier follow up to Winter Field Day and JOTA.

Open Headset Interface Standard at 2024 Northeast HamXposition

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Join Mark Smith, N6MTS, as he discusses The Open Headset Interface Standard at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition.  OHIS is the open standard being proposed to the industry for the interface between a radio and the user. (https://ohis.org/). OHIS is most commonly but not exclusively used for headsets, hence the name. 

Iain Nicol, KQ4BDT, Awarded 2024 FEMARA Scholarship

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Iain Nicol, KQ4BDTThe ARRL Foundation and FEMARA are pleased to announce the 2024 FEMARA Scholarship recipient: Iain Nicol, KQ4BDT, of Hampton, New Hampshire. 

“I have a profound passion for amateur radio. The independence it offers, the opportunities to give back to the community, and the fellowship with fellow members have greatly enriched my life.” 

Ian plans to attend the University of New Hampshire where he plans to pursue studies in chemical engineering. “This field has always fascinated me, and your scholarship brings me one step closer to achieving my dreams.”

FEMARA, along with the entire Northeast HamXposition committee, congratulate Iain and wish him the greatest success in his academic studies and ham radio career.

“VarAC—Basic and Advanced Uses” at 2024 Northeast HamXposition

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VarAC imageVarAC is a keyboard-to-keyboard communication tool using VARA, a high-performance HF software modem for fast, error free transmission. It is seeing rising acceptance and incorporation as an important new tool for EmComm use. This presentation by Rory Griffin, W4RJG, at the 2024 Northeast HamXposition will get you started with the setup and use of VarAC.