Western New York Section News 

 9/22/2011

You are invited to "meet the candidates night" for the elected ARRL office of Director of the Atlantic Division.  All three candidates have been invited to the regularly scheduled club meeting of the Chautauqua County Amateur FM Association held Monday 9/26/2011 at 7:30PM in the Auditorium(main floor) of the WCA Hospital, 207 Foote Avenue, Jamestown,NY. 14701. This meeting is open to the public and will give voting members of the ARRL the opportunity to make a informed decision for the upcoming election

Candidates will be allowed a few minutes for an opening statement, then it will be opened up for questions or comments from the audience. All are welcome.

Steve Ryan-N2ITF

Western New York Section Manager

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Sunday-9/11/2011

The American Red Cross has released us from the flood disaster in Binghamton, NY. and we are no longer in an active or stand-by alert.

All indications received from all sources had nothing but the highest praise for the work performed by our fellow dedicated Amateur Radio operators. 

\When I was contacted, the Red Cross asked us to start the "Magic" that is ours and ours alone. They had no qualms about calling the Ham Community into action when "action" means men and women who put their own lives on hold to better their neighbors in times of trouble.

Thanks to all who went to the area, stood by waiting for the call into action and the many friends who called us and offered to help.

There are no better people than those who give of themselves unselfishly and expect no gain to the betterment of our country.

Steve Ryan- N2ITF

Western New York Section Manager

Western New York Hamfests and Events for 2010 and 2011!  

   WNY Hamfests 2011

Please check both the 2010 and 2011 dates before scheduling a conflict with another established hamfest or event.

16 July 2011: RADIOCOMM 2011 in Frankfort, NY, sponsored by the Utica Amateur Radio club.  For more information go to http://www.uticaarc.org/

13 August 2011 Rome Hamfest in Westmoreland, NY, sponsored by the Rome Radio Club.  For more information go to http://www.romeradioclub.com/

13 August 2011 Orleans County ARC Hamfest in Medina NY.  For more information go to http://ocarc.us/

   WNY Hamfests 2010

Please review 2010 dates below and 2011 dates above when scheduling for 2011

27 Feb 2010 29th Annual Winter Hamfest sponsored by the ARA of the Southern Tier

14 Mar 2010 Greater Buffalo Hamfest, sponsored by the Lancaster ARC

17 Apr 2010 Drumlins Hamfest sponsored by the Drumlins ARC

18 April 2010: BARA Hamfest sponsored by the Binghamton ARA  

5 June 2010: Atlantic Division Convention (Rochester Hamfest) sponsored by the Rochester Amateur Radio Association

12 June 2010 Cortland Hamfest sponsored by the Skyline Amateur Radio Club

12 Jun 2010 Chaffee Country Hamboree sponsored by the Pioneer Radio Operators Society (PROS)

24 Jul 2010 Batavia Hamfest sponsored by the Genesee Radio Amateurs

7 Aug 2010 Finger Lakes Hamfest, sponsored by the Tompkins County Amateur Radio Club.  Perfect day and a good turn out, a nice country drive.  

14 August 2010 Keuka Lake Hamfest sponsored by the Keuka Lake ARA

21 Aug 2010: 2010 Ham-Jam sponsored by the Central New York Amateur Radio Association

29 August 2010 Lancaster Hamfest Tailgate, sponsored by the Lancaster ARC

18 Sept 2010 RAGS Hamfest sponsored by the Radio Amateurs of Greater Syracuse.  

25 Sept 2010 35th Annual Elmira Hamfest sponsored by the Amateur Radio Association of the Southern Tier   

9 October 2010  Greater Buffalo Fall Hamfest sponsored by the Lancaster ARC 

Hamfest Sponsors !  

Generally most Western New York hamfests have well established dates and occur the same weekend from year to year. Please try your best not to choose a date that is already taken or a date you know another hamfest always uses, even if they have not announced their date yet. Conflicting hamfests draw attendees away from each other, and I can't go to both. If you are in doubt check with the other hamfest first if you think your date might conflict with them.   Thank you. 73 Steve Ryan N2ITF, WNY SM.

EmComm East 2011

If you have an interest in amateur radio emergency communications, you should join us for the premier emergency communications conference in the North East.

Please share this information with your friends and radio clubs. We would love to see you in September!

Register Now: http://emcommeast.org/register

We have an amazing program lined up this year. Here are some highlights:

Mike Corey, W5MPC, ARRL Emergency Preparedness & Response Manger is our featured keynote speaker

A hands-on "setup your PC for FL-DIGI" session... walk away with your PC ready to go

Tom Cox, VE6TOX, will be here, talking about his recent experiences with Alberta Emergency Management and a major wildfire event.

ICOM America will be there showing off their D-STAR line of radios.

James Pearson, K9GOD, will talk about how the Ramapo Rescue Dog Association uses digital communications in their disaster relief efforts.

Matt Welch, W8DEC, will talk about public service communications, and how to use social media with your organization.

And much, much more!

You can see the full schedule at our website: http://emcommeast.org/program

Register Now for EmComm East

You can register for the conference today! Your $30 registration fee includes attendance at the keynote address and conference sessions, continental breakfast (bagels & coffee) and lunch.

EmComm East
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Conference
Sunday, September 25, 2011
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, New York
Website: www.emcommeast.org
E-mail: info@emcommeast.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emcomm.east

EmComm East is an ARRL-sanctioned amateur radio emergency communications conference, where amateur radio operators involved in EmComm can attend training sessions on technical topics, learn from served agencies, and interact with other EmComm operators from all over the area.

EmComm East is brought to you by Monroe County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, Inc.

This event is worthy of the consideration of all Amateurs.

Steve Ryan-N2ITF Western New York Section Manager