SEA-PAC 2026 Special Events

Beyond the seminars, exhibitors, and flea market, SEA-PAC offers these special events throughout the weekend. See the full activities page for even more.

Friday, June 5
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Upstairs, Convention Center

Friday Reception Fee Event

Meet and greet friends old and new, ARRL guests (Rick and Holly Roderick, Bob Inderbitzen, Kristen McIntyre), 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.

Friday, June 5
7:00 PM
South side of the Promenade, on the beach

Radios at the Beach Free

Bring a portable radio and antenna, or just come to see the variety of 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. Contact radiosatthebeach@seapac.org for more info.

Friday & Saturday
During convention hours
Near the Convention Center

Fox Hunt Free

Dennis Doolittle (WB7UJF) will hide several low-powered fox hunt transmitters near the Convention Center. When you get close, look for the QR code near each transmitter and log your name, callsign, date, and time found.

Uses 2-meter frequencies — bring a handheld and join the hunt!

Saturday, June 6
Early afternoon
Convention Center

ARRL Forum Free

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, June 6
Evening
Convention Center

Saturday Banquet Fee Event

Good company, food prepared by Oregon Fine Foods, and talks from ARRL dignitaries. Keynote speaker Neil Rapp (WB9VPG) — 2025 Hamvention Amateur of the Year and long-time teacher — will share his passion for introducing amateur radio to youth. MC: Arnie Klein (WB6OEE).

See the Banquet page for full details and menu options.

Saturday, June 6
11:55 AM – 1:15 PM
Upstairs, Convention Center

DX & YL Luncheons Fee Event

Two luncheons run simultaneously. The DX Luncheon features Scott & Hannah Rosenfeld on their Wallis & Futuna DXpedition (45 seats). The YL Luncheon features Carla Herman (KJ7ZZG) on chasing QSOs and special events (21 seats).

See the Luncheons page for full details.