Northeast HamXposition 2024

Join us at the Northeast HamXposition, the premier ARRL New England Division Convention, from August 22-25, 2024. This highly anticipated event will be held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Hosted by FEMARA, this convention offers a rich and diverse experience for amateur radio enthusiasts with a wide range of activities, forums, and exhibits.

Event Details:

• Date: August 22-25, 2024
• Location: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 01752
• Website: Northeast HamXposition
• Sponsor: FEMARA
• Type: ARRL Convention
• Talk-In: See website for details

Admission:

• General Admission: $18
• Convention Package PLUS: $139 (Includes General Admission, NEW Thursday Night Comedy Kickoff, Friday Dinner, Saturday Banquet)

Schedule:

• Thursday Night: Comedy Kickoff
• Friday: Dinner, presentations, forums, and more
• Saturday: Banquet, presentations, forums, and more
• Sunday: Presentations, forums, and more

Activities and Features:

• Mini Contest University
• Parks On The Air Track
• QRP Forum
• Outdoor Flea Market
• Tech In A Day Review
• ARRL Volunteer Exams
• W1XPO “Get On The Air” Station
• Ham Radio Exhibit
• Awards Card Checking/QSL Bureau
• Kit Building
• YCCC Forum
• EmComm Track & Vehicle Display
• YL Forum
• Open Mic Storytelling
• Vendors
• Talks, Presentations, and Forums: Including sessions on the New England Wireless & Steam Museum, Getting on EME, ARRL Section Meetings, Youth Forum, MARS Forum, Minuteman Repeater Association Forum, AREDN-Another EMCOM Tool, Using the Tiny SA, Installing Andy’s Ham Radio Linux, Choosing the Best Radio for Contesting, New England SciTech Kit-Building Workshop, ARRL New England Division News and Activities, Winter Field Day, Effective Contest Station without Towers, STEM and the Teachers Institute (Keynote speech), EmComm program track with outdoor vehicle display

Contact Information:

• Public Contact: Michael Raisbeck, K1TWF
• Address: 85 High St., Chelmsford, MA 01824
• Phone: 508-574-5432
• Email: k1twf@arrl.ne

FEMARA Officers:

• President: Mike Raisbeck, K1TWF (k1twf@hamxposition.org)
• Vice President: Bob DeMattia, K1IW (k1iw@hamxposition.org)
• Treasurer: Joyce DeMattia, K1IWW (k1iww@hamxposition.org)
• Clerk: Ken Caruso, WO1N (wo1n@hamxposition.org)

Directions to the Venue:

• Address: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, 181 Boston Post Road W., Marlborough, MA 01752

Ticketing Information:

• Online Ticketing: Purchase Tickets
• General Admission: $18
• Convention Package PLUS: $139 (Includes General Admission, Thursday Night Comedy Kickoff, Friday Dinner, Saturday Banquet)

Join us at the Northeast HamXposition for a weekend filled with learning, networking, and fun. Whether you're a seasoned amateur radio operator or new to the hobby, this event has something for everyone. Mark your calendars for August 22-25, 2024, and come to Marlborough, MA for this exciting event. See you there!