SEA-PAC 2026 Activities

SEA-PAC 2026 is packed with activities for hams of all ages and experience levels. Here's what's planned for the weekend.

Fox Hunt

Several low-powered fox hunt transmitters will be hidden near the Convention Center. When you get close, look for the QR code near the transmitter and log your name, callsign, date, and time found. More details in the convention booklet.

Friday Reception Fee Event

Meet and greet friends old and new, ARRL guests, the Northwestern Division Director and Vice Director, section managers, and SEA-PAC Committee members. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a no-host bar will be available. Sign up when you register.

Radios at the Beach

Join fellow hams for a sunset on the beach! Bring a portable radio and antenna to operate, or come watch the variety of portable rigs in action. Operate on any band your license allows — we usually have 30-50 people in attendance. The walkway along the beach is accessible for those on wheels.

Cancelled if it rains. For more information, contact radiosatthebeach@seapac.org.

DX Luncheon Fee Event

Scott Rosenfeld (N7JI) and Hannah Rosenfeld (W7HER/FW7H) will present their experiences from their recent DXpedition to Wallis and Futuna Islands — currently #204 on the Club Log most wanted list for the western US and #96 globally.

YL Luncheon Fee Event

Carla Herman (KJ7ZZG) will speak on "Chasing QSOs — Special Events, QSL Cards, and More." Carla enjoys collecting QSL cards, working special events, and activating parks with her OM, Jack (KF7UGV).

ARRL Forum

Learn what ARRL is doing during the “Year of the Club” and America's 250th Anniversary. Hear from ARRL leadership including Mark Tharp (KB7HDX) and other dignitaries.

Saturday Banquet Fee Event

Good company, food prepared by Oregon Fine Foods, and talks from ARRL dignitaries and our keynote speaker. Neil is a long-time teacher and advocate for introducing amateur radio to youth.

Youth Activities

Activities of special interest for young and new hams:

Morse Code Tutor build workshop on Friday — soldering and kit construction with Arduino. See Workshops.
Seminars for new hams on portable operating (POTA, SOTA) and getting on the air.
Fox hunts on Friday and Saturday — bring a 2-meter handheld to participate.
Radios at the Beach on Friday evening — see portable stations in action.
Soldering activity on Saturday (west end of convention floor) with a simple kit available for purchase.