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Hosted by the Skyline Amateur Radio Club. Admission is $6.00 per person, with children under 12 admitted free. The outdoor flea market is free with admission and offers a wide range of equipment, components, and electronics for sale and trade. For those seeking indoor space, there are 25 indoor flea market spaces available for $10.00 per 10-foot length, offered on a first-come, first-served basis; participants should bring their own tables, and electricity is available. Amateur Radio Licensing exams will be available beginning at 9:00 AM, administered by the Liverpool Amateur Repeater Club. Pre-registration is encouraged, though walk-ins are welcome. Talk-in available on the K2IWR repeater at 147.180 MHz (+600) with a PL tone 71.9 Hz. For more information or to register for VE testing, visit skylinehamradioclub.org

Benefit for the Vestal Fire Department Company #2
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607-753-9184 extension 2

One of Western New York’s classic summer gatherings and a great excuse for a road trip and a full day of radio fun. Expect a full outdoor flea market, free license testing, door prizes, raffles, food, tech talks and ARRL awards checking.  https://qsl.net/bara/facts/2026/rochester

Ford AB2HS is looking for help with radio communications. You will need to arrive on-site between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM as the run starts promptly at 8:00 AM. If you are interested, please contact Ford AB2HS on the 146.865 repeater.

The Vestal XX Run, a 20-kilometer road race over the hills in Vestal, NY, was renamed to honor Alan Jones, the former president of the Triple Cities Runners Club and a former race director. This event, now called the Alan Jones Vestal XX, celebrates his contributions to the running community and marks the 54th edition of the race in 2026. It's recognized as the oldest road race in the Southern Tier, with roots back to the 1930s. 

PLEASE NOTE: Our monthly breakfast at the Blue Dolphin has been cancelled due to the Alan Jones Vestal XX Road Race, which occurs at the same time and involves many of our members supporting communications during the event, making the usual gathering impractical. 

This Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session is an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to take their licensing exams. To participate, individuals must bring their Federal Registration Number (FRN) or a photocopy of their current license, along with a government-issued photo ID. If you don't already have an FRN number, you can create one through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) website. Walk-ins are accepted.

If you’re planning to get your Amateur Radio Technician license, keep in mind that the entire question pool changes on July 1. The current pool, which all the existing study guides and practice tests are based on, expires on June 30. After that date, every exam session will use the brand‑new 2026–2030 pool, which includes updated wording, new material, and revised diagrams. If you’ve already been studying or want the most predictable path, it’s much easier to take your exam in June while the current pool is still in use. If you wait until July or later, you’ll need to study the new pool instead, since the old materials will no longer match the test. Either way, it’s a great time to get your license, but the timing affects which set of questions you should prepare for.

Click here for the ARRL Field Day Guide - Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday.  arrl.org/field-day#rules

K1PY presents What is Field Day How RDXA Makes it Happen

Click here for the ARRL Field Day Guide - Field Day is always the fourth full weekend of June, beginning at 1800 UTC Saturday and running through 2059 UTC Sunday.  arrl.org/field-day#rules

K1PY presents What is Field Day How RDXA Makes it Happen

The annual Murgas ARC Hamfest and Compuerfest is hosted by the Murgas Amateur Radio Club (K3YTL). Admission is $9.00 per person, with children under 16 and XYLs admitted free. Each paid admission includes one free tailgate space per vehicle, with additional tailgate spaces available for $5.00 each. Tailgate setup begins at 6:00 AM, and gates open to the public at 8:00 AM. Talk-In available on the K3YTL repeater at 146.610 MHz (-600), with a PL tone of 82.5 Hz. For more information, please visit: murgasarc.org/hamfest.htm