The Southern Berkshire ARC will hold its annual hamfest at the Goshen, Connecticut Fairgrounds from 8 AM – 12 Noon on May 21, 2022. Buyers pay a $5 admission; children under 12 admitted free with an adult. License exams will be administered at 9:30 AM. For more information, email k1lee@arrl.net or visit https://www.sberk.org/.
Hamfests & Conventions
Mobile App Available to Navigate 2022 Dayton Hamvention
From ARRL News:
05/04/2022- Dayton Hamvention® is offering a free mobile app for smartphones and tablets to help attendees navigate the large-scale event, which runs May 20 – 22 at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio. The app, which was introduced in 2019, is offered in a collaborative effort with ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®.
The free ARRL Events app is now available and already includes Hamvention’s full program, so attendees can browse and schedule forums, find affiliated events, and preview the extensive list of exhibitors. During the event, attendees can use other app features to follow the hourly prize drawings populated by the Dayton Hamvention Prize Committee, and browse building and site maps.
Attendees are also encouraged to tap on the MyProfile icon in the app to add their name and call sign, email address, and any additional information they would like to share with other Hamvention guests. Additionally, the MyBadge icon displays a QR code of your event badge that can be scanned by another attendee or exhibitor using the Scan Badge icon – instantly connecting shared contact information with other hams at the event.
The app is available for Apple and Android smart devices, or access the web browser version which is optimized for nearly any browser or other type of mobile device. Visit your app store to download the app (search “ARRL Events”) or access the links available on the ARRL EXPO web page. If you’re reading this article on a mobile device, click here to be redirected to the appropriate app store, or redirected to the web browser version (www.tripbuildermedia.com/apps/arrl). Please email hamventionapp@arrl.org with any questions about the app.
For more information, please visit these official websites:
- Dayton Hamvention www.hamvention.org
- ARRL EXPO at Dayton Hamvention www.arrl.org/expo
HamXposition Ticketing is Now Live
Northeast HamXposition General Chairman Bob DeMattia, K1IW, writes:
Our electronic ticketing is now live! Visit our website to purchase general admission, flea, and Friday and Saturday banquet tickets!
ARRL Forum, Other Events Scheduled for NEAR-Fest in Deerfield, NH, April 29-30, 2022
A full schedule of events and activities for NEAR-Fest XXXI has been posted at <http://www.hamclass.net/nears22.html>.
ARRL New England Division Director Fred Kemmerer, AB1OC, will host the ARRL Forum on Friday, April 29 at 11:00 AM. Fred will present an update of ARRL actions including: the ARRLClub Grant Program; and news about potential legislation in New England that could adversely affect amateur radio. Bring all your questions to this fast-paced forum!
All forums will be held in the Arts & Crafts Building, opposite the Administration Building. Look for the flag pole. This is near the main entrance, which is not used for NEAR-Fest.
The VE Session will be conducted in the back of this Arts & Crafts building, in the basement.
NEAR-Fest XXXI, April 29-30, 2022, Deerfield, NH

Call For Presenters: 2022 HamXposition, August 26-28
Don’t just attend the 2022 Northeast HamXposition—BE A PART OF IT! The HamXposition Committee seeks fresh and exciting presentations for this year’s joint ARRL New England/Hudson Division Convention on August 26, 27 & 28, 2022. We’re looking for talks of both a technical and non-technical nature. As a HamXposition presenter, you will have the opportunity to share your subject and knowledge with amateur radio operators from around New England, New York, the surrounding states, and Canada.
In addition to talks and forums throughout the day on Saturday, we will feature Saturday evening entertainment, workshops on Friday, and a half-day Sunday program.
If you represent a regional club or organization (e.g., YCCC, NEQRP, WRONE, MARS, etc.) we can help facilitate open forums or closed meetings by providing you a meeting space.
Non-profit groups who wish to set up information tables should get your requests in early. While the tables are offered without charge, we ask for some volunteer time in return to assist us with ticket sales and other logistics during the convention.
To register as a speaker or presenter, please go to https://hamxposition.org/speaker.html or email k9hi@hamxposition.org if you have additional questions.
We look forward to seeing you at the Convention.
73,
Phil Temples, K9HI
Program Chair
Northeast HamXposition
k9hi@hamxposition.org
New England QRP Presence at Henniker Mini-HAMfest, March 20, 2022
Carl Achin, WA1ZCQ, writes on the NEQRP mailing list:
It’s Happening tomorrow, Sunday, March 20th, 2022. If you have the time in your schedule Please Join-In on any or all of the planned schedule for this indoor annual mini-HAMfest. Here’s OUR Schedule:
* 6:30AM – Annual Kickoff Pancake Breakfast at “Intervale Farm Pancake House” just a 5 minute drive down the street from the School
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* ~7:30AM+ – Setup of outdoor Special Event Station ” W 1 H ” (Whiskey One “H”enniker), and, indoor setup of our Club Table and Relaxation Area
* 8AM through 2PM – Start of the mini-HAMfest (refer to the URL/link below for the Schedule), with: indoor Flea-Market, Talks/Presentations/Lectures, coffee, food, snacks, beverages, hourly prize drawings, V/E Exam/Test Session, AND MORE. (Grand Prize Drawing at 1PM)
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* ~1PM+ – Our Traditional “After-The-Fest” Farewell Lunch at Sonny’s, just a 3 minute walk from the School
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*** COME JOIN-IN ON THE, FUN, EXCITEMENT, CAMARADERIE, AND, MEMORY-MAKING ACTIVITIES. ***
RASON Auction, April 23, 2022
Come to the RASON [Radio Amateur Society of Norwich] Auction to buy or sell amateur radio gear! RASON will be holding its annual auction on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall in Gales Ferry, Connecticut. We welcome all individuals who wish to buy or sell amateur radio and electronic equipment. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and is a great opportunity to acquire current equipment and collector’s items.
More details on the auction can be found at <https://rason.org/rason-auction-information/>. Be sure to tell your friends!
Eastern CT ARA Flea Market, Thompson CT, April 22, 2022
The Eastern Connecticut Amateur Radio Association will sponsor a flea market on April 22, 2022 in Thompson, Connecticut. Tables are $15 each. Contact Jon, KA1MPG at jonas217@verizon.net.
Maine State Convention, Lewiston, April 1-2, 2022
The Maine State Convention will be held Friday, April 1st and Saturday April 2nd, 2022 at the Ramada Inn & Convention Center, 490 Pleasant St, Lewiston, ME, just off I-95, Exit 80. Talks are free, admission into the vendor area is $10 at the door.
Friday Night Talk Schedule:
7:00 PM: ARDEN MESH Networking Talk & Demonstration Bill Richardson (NG1P)
8:00 PM: Soldering Class, Build a Monitor for Keeping Track of Battery Voltage Joel Curneal (N1JEO) – $10 cost to cover kit
8:00 PM: 6-Meter Magic Lefty Clement (K1TOL)
Saturday Morning Talk Schedule:
10:00 AM: ARDEN MESH Networking Talk & Demonstration Bill Richardson (NG1P)
10:00 AM: Quarter Century Wireless Club (QCWA) Chapter Meeting
11:00 AM: ARRL Forum Fred Kemmerer (AB1OC) New England Director & Phil Temples (K9HI) Vice Director
If you would like to reserve a room at the Ramada Inn for the special rate, please call 207-784-2331 and mention Maine Hamfest Convention.