ARRL Convention: Boxboro!

The 2012 ARRL New England Division Convention: “Boxboro!” will be held at the Holiday Inn Boxborough, in Boxborough, MA on August 24, 25 and 26.  Enjoy an incredible convention for the day or the entire weekend!  A perfect club activity or fun for the entire family!  For tickets, reservations and more visit boxboro.org.

The ARRL special event bulletin provides the following additional information:

The New England ARRL Convention in Boxboro is one of the most successful and consistent Ham Radio gatherings in the country! Since 1978 hams of New England and the Northeast have gathered in Boxborough, Massachusetts on even years to attend seminars, swap stories, and buy equipment. We will be again using our winning August time frame for Boxboro 2012. Please join us for a tremendous convention – the only hamfest that covers all of New England, New York, New Jersey, and even Canada!

There is so much to do at Boxboro! Meet and greet your friends at the DX Dinner Friday night. Hear Geoff Fox, K1GF, a well-known Connecticut television meteorologist, at the Saturday night banquet. Walk the flea market and inside exhibits Saturday and Sunday. VE exams and educational forums on all sorts of topics. Take part in the Wouff Hong ceremony Saturday at midnight! Plus, hourly prizes, an Elecraft KX3 for the Saturday night banquet, and the grand prize, a Kenwood TS-590S!

This year, we are making a special effort to bring clubs and club groups to the convention. There are special deals on club tables at both banquets. Get 8 people together, reserve a table, and only pay for 7! Does your club have something to say? Contact us for more information regarding club tables today.