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NORTHEAST HamXposition, (HamX) (Quicklink: nescitech.org/hamx) (Forward to Youth Forum Page)

2026 DATES! (tentative) – August 28-29-30, 2026 in Marlborough, MA.

The Northeast HamXposition, aka HamX, is held at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road, Marlborough, MA on the last weekend of August. The event attracts hobbyists, makers, science and STEM enthusiasts, school and scout groups, and amateur radio operators from all over New England. Your admission ticket is good for all three days. Come join us!

NEST, STARS, and NEWBS will attend HamXposition 2026

New England Sci-Tech (NEST), Sci-Tech Amateur Radio Society (STARS), and New England Balloon Society (NEWBS) participate in the Northeast HamXposition in Marlborough each year.

We will host three booths in the Atrium on Fri-Sat-Sun, Kit Building Workshops, youth presentations of NEWBS balloon flight projects, and the Youth Forum.

STARS/NEST will help supervise youth members on Saturday if parents can't stay with them for the day. Scouts must have their own parents or leaders for supervision.

STARS will have several Club Tables at both the Friday Dinner and the Saturday Grand Banquet. Youth and Scouts are encouraged to join us. Select "STARS" table when you purchase your banquet reservations. (Dinner ticket purchasing closes August 20.)

NEST reimburses youth/scout admissions, lunch, and banquet tickets. See Youth Forum page.

We need VOLUNTEERS for the booth and soldering workshops. VOLUNTEER SIGNUP.

Convention Room Layout and Maps of Flea Market and Parking LINK HERE.

The Outdoor Flea Market at the NorthEast HamX

YOUTH / SCOUTS PARTICIPATION -- Parents/Leaders Please Read!

The Youth Forum page is for all youth, scouts, parents, and leaders to read and discuss. There are specific sections that hopefully address any potential concerns. We want all attending youth to have a safe and enjoyable time.

What is New England Sci-Tech’s involvement at the convention?
NEST encourages its club members, youth, and scouts to attend the convention for the educational experience. NEST, STARS, and NEWBS host exhibitor booths in the Atrium, the Youth Forum, soldering workshops, youth presentations of NEWBS balloon projects and Cubes in Space projects, and provide a central destination for youth and families to gather and socialize during the day.

What is the Youth Forum?
The Youth Forum is a tradition that NEST/STARS has hosted for many years. We invite school and college age youth to join a round-table discussion about their interests and experience in STEM, electronics, radio, and how they see wireless technology and ham radio in their future. This is an opportunity for youth to socialize and learn from each other.

Youth meeting with famous author Gordon West, WB6NOA

KIT BUILDING and SOLDERING WORKSHOP -- For Beginners

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.

We will teach the basics of safety, soldering irons, how to solder, and best practices.

Choose from several kits - Morse Code Oscillator, Blinky Name Badge, FM Radio Receiver, Spinning Top, Crystal Night Light, and Pulsing Heart. All kits were invented by our students!

Price per kit is between $5-$12, cash only. Batteries included. All tools provided.

3 Friday Sessions at 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM, soldering kits, your choice.

4 Saturday Sessions at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, soldering kits, your choice.

2 Sunday Sessions at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Non-soldering Morse Code practice kit

All seats are first-come, first-seated, although people can sometimes jump in when someone leaves early.

Kit Building and Soldering Workshop

HamXposition Photos from previous years.