Lancaster Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
W2SO • Serving Western New York & Southern Ontario since 1987
W2SO • Serving Western New York & Southern Ontario since 1987
Discover amateur radio at a club with a permanent clubhouse, multiple operating stations, repeaters, weekly activities, public-service involvement and a community of operators who enjoy learning and getting on the air.
Join W2SO — $40/yearVisit the ClubhouseRipa's Italian Restaurant • Cash bar at 6:00 PM • Dinner at 7:00 PM • $30 per person
Reservations are open now. Hard RSVP and payment deadline: November 24, 2026.
Christmas Party RSVP & PayJohn, W2JM, will teach seven sessions from October 26 through November 23, 2026, from 7–9 PM. The course is open to the public, with LARC members receiving priority through October 11. Seating is limited to six.
The General Class exam is scheduled for November 25 at 7 PM at the LARC clubhouse. The course is free; the exam fee is $15.
Course dates, materials and enrollment →Recent club announcements and highlights.
For the club’s 40th anniversary in 2027, we are collecting photographs, documents, recordings and personal memories connected with LARC and W2SO.
What to share and how to submit it →The 2026 club picnic was rescheduled to Sunday, August 30, from noon to 5 PM at Westwood Park, Shelter 5 in Lancaster.
Read more →Recent and archived club activities include outings, trips, picnics, hamfests, Field Day and other W2SO events.
See news archive →In 2027, Lancaster Amateur Radio Club marks four decades of amateur radio, friendship, technical learning, public service and community involvement.
The anniversary page brings together the club’s founding story, commemorative artwork, member memories, historical milestones and 2027 celebration information.
40th Anniversary PageA modern home for the information members and visitors use most.
Four HF operating stations, each equipped with an Icom IC-7600 and PC, plus repair space, meeting facilities and weekly access.
See the clubhouse →W2SO repeaters serve Lancaster, Erie County and Genesee County with VHF, UHF, 220 MHz, 6 meters and linked services.
Repeater information →Open houses, club meetings, Field Day, lighthouse operations, hamfests, contests, public service and member outings.
See activities →Alexander Fireman Grounds, 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Alexander, NY 14005. Doors open at 8:00 AM.
Event details and flyer →Current payment methods, PayPal status, donations and clubhouse-sale information.
Payment information →View live conditions from the clubhouse weather station, listed online as Lancaster ARES.
W2SO holds Skywarn pop-up nets during inclement weather.
Weather station →Mondays at 8 PM on 147.255 MHz (+0.600 MHz offset), PL 107.2.
Net information →Secure members-only access to announcements, documents, directory information, events and club resources.
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