Erie & Niagara Counties Host SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training
In partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS) Buffalo forecast office, Erie and Niagara County amateur radio clubs held a joint SKYWARN severe weather spotter training seminar. Over 100 radio operators completed the certification, learning advanced cloud identification, severe storm tracking, and real-time reporting procedures. Trained SKYWARN spotters serve asContinue Reading
Western New York Youth Amateur Radio STEM Outreach Program Launches
The WNY Section has officially launched its 2026 Youth & Collegiate Amateur Radio Outreach initiative. Led by Section Youth Coordinator Emily Davis (KC2YTH), the program partners with high schools, STEM academies, and universities across Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse to introduce students to radio technology, satellite communications, and electronics prototyping. ParticipatingContinue Reading
Syracuse Traffic Net Expands Digital Message Handling Capability
The Syracuse and Central New York National Traffic System (NTS) net has integrated new digital message handling capabilities into its daily operations. The net, which handles health-and-welfare traffic as well as formal administrative messages, now supports hybrid Winlink-to-CW and NBEMS (Narrow Band Emergency Messaging Software) routing. This integration enables operatorsContinue Reading
Kopernik Observatory STEM Camp High Altitude Balloon Launch
The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center is excited to announce a High Altitude Balloon Launch as part of our summer STEM Camp program! Launch Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 ⏰ Launch Window: Between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM (1400Z to 1430Z) 🎈 Target Altitude: Expected to reach overContinue Reading
Club News
Attention all club officers! Please remember that ARRL affiliated clubs need to update their club information at least once a year. Keeping your data current ensures seamless member referrals from ARRL HQ and maintains full access to affiliated club benefits. ⚠️ Important Notice: Any club with out-of-date information will beContinue Reading
2026 is the ARRL Year of the Club
The ARRL Board of Directors has designated 2026 as the Year of the Club! Throughout the year, ARRL is highlighting local amateur radio clubs, their community contributions, and initiatives designed to strengthen club engagement nationwide. 🌐 Main Hub: Learn more at www.arrl.org/year-of-the-club Club Programs & Resources 📸 Club Photo SubmissionContinue Reading
America250 WAS Challenge
Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, radio amateurs nationwide are invited to participate in the special America250 Worked All States (WAS) Challenge throughout 2026! Award Rules & Requirements Earn the special 2026 America250 Worked All States certificate by contacting amateur radio stations in allContinue Reading
Amateur Radio Emergency Service ARES
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. ARES Information & Official Resources Access official ARRL ARES guidelines, documentation, and training plans directly via the links below: 🌐 ARRL ARESContinue Reading