WNY Section News – Updated 10 September 2025

Hamfest Review

Two hamfests left on the calendar for this year. See the details below.

Events

The 200th Anniversay of the Erie Canal is almost here!  Pick out an operating spot and activate US-6532 the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor.  I have several spots in mind.  I hope to hear you on the air!

200^th Anniversary of the Erie Canal

The Erie Canal turns 200 in 2025! We are excited to invite you and your club to join us for a special Parks on the Air (POTA) activation of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (POTA US-6532) in September. Experience the canal that transformed America and join amateur radio operators from across New York State as we activate the Heritage Corridor from September 16-25.

We're looking for as many clubs and individuals as possible to plan POTA activations within the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor (US-6532) over the 10 days. For those activating along the canal (which is encouraged), the Empire State Trail (US-8098) is a common two-fer you may wish to include. The Heritage Corridor is a large area that also includes Cayuga and Seneca Lakes, and even north of Albany.

We invite all surrounding amateur radio clubs and individual operators to join us in promoting Amateur Radio and Parks on the Air, as we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal! Clubs are encouraged to make this event their own, engaging members and newer hams to participate, possibly creating a custom QSL card, and promoting their activity across social media.

73, Matt K2EAG, Angela N3ARB and Mike N2MAK

For further details or additional information contact Matt K2EAG at email matt@brownbuffalo.com

Note: This event is not sponsored by the Parks on The Air or the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor or the ARRL.

Hamfest Information

September 20, 2025

Bear Bait Radio Club tailgate fest at the Town of Clay Highway building, 4483 State Route 31 in Clay NY.

September 27, 2025

Amateur Radio Association of the Southern Tier. ARAST’s 50th Hamfest at the Chemung County Fairgrounds, Grand Central Av, Horseheads NY.

Check out the ARRL Hamfests and Conventions search tool for more information!

My ARRL email W2LC@arrl.org and W2LC@arrl.net have both been working!

73 Scott W2LC