Lancaster Amateur Radio Club, Inc.
W2SO • Serving Western New York & Southern Ontario since 1987
W2SO • Serving Western New York & Southern Ontario since 1987
One of Western New York's most active amateur-radio organizations.
The clubhouse is open for current and prospective members every Thursday starting at 6 PM. Four complete HF operating stations, each equipped with an Icom IC-7600 and PC, are available for operating and learning.
First Tuesday of the month except in July and August, at the Lancaster Office of Emergency Management on the road to the clubhouse, across from the Highway Department driveway. Programs have included amateur radio, search and rescue, Scouting, camping/survival and NOAA SKYWARN.
Every Monday at 8 PM on 147.255 MHz (+0.600 MHz offset), PL 107.2. Open to all licensed amateurs regardless of club affiliation.
Winter and summer Field Day are major W2SO events focused on emergency preparedness and portable operating.
Field Day details →Annual International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend, special-event communications and Museum Ships Weekend activity.
Lighthouse details →The next W2SO hamfest is February 27, 2027 at Alexander Fireman Grounds, 10708 Alexander Road (Route 98), Alexander, NY 14005.
Hamfest details and flyer →Held every December on the first Tuesday of the month. Members and families gather for dinner, awards and installation of newly elected officials.
Emergency drills, popup SKYWARN nets, ARES/RACES support and the clubhouse weather station.
Emergency & weather →Fox hunts, contests, work parties, antenna days, technical projects, outings, picnics and other member-organized events.