NU Wireless Club - W1KBN

Northeastern University's club for amateur radio and electronics experimentation

Who are we?

Founded in 1922, we are Northeastern University’s longest-running student organization! Originally just an amateur radio club, we're now so much more. From electronics education through outreach and workshops, to amazing projects and speakers, plus free licensing exams, we are Northeastern University's premier electronics experimentation club. Learn more about our history!


Weekly Meetings

We meet every Thursday at 7 PM in our lab space in Hayden Hall, Room 503 (Northeastern’s Boston campus). Meetings are open to all, with no prior experience needed, and include free pizza plus engaging talks from students, professors, alumni, and guest speakers!

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Ham Exams

Want to become a licensed amateur radio operator? We host free Amateur Radio (“Ham”) licensing exams multiple times a month, administered by accredited volunteer examiners.

Get Licensed


Workshops

Every Monday during the semester at 7:10 PM in Forsyth Building, Room 236, we host hands-on technical workshops covering electronics, soldering, amateur radio, and more.
Our Fall 2025 schedule is posted. See the page below for details, plus archives of past sessions and schedules.

Workshop Details


Lab Space

We maintain a world-class electronics makerspace and ham radio operating station in the penthouse of Hayden Hall. Visit us during a weekly meeting to explore the space and learn about our membership for unlimited lab access.

Lab Info


Amateur Radio Details

Our station features two Icom 7610 HF transceivers, a JK Antennas MidTri-40 Yagi on a 40’ Rohn 45G tower, and an 80 m dipole for complete HF coverage from 10 m to 80 m. An ACOM 200A amplifier boosts our signal, and dedicated computers handle logging and digital modes.

We also sponsor and operate a VHF repeater on the roof of West Village H:

145.31- PL 123.0

QRZ Page


Calendar

See our upcoming events right here in one handy view. You can even add it to your personal gcal!


Newsletter Archive

Explore our past newsletters and stay updated with the latest club news and events.