Radio Association of Western New York

A few photos from last year’s Puptoberfest!

Join RAWNY again this Saturday, October 3, at Ellicott Island for another day of amateur radio, POTA, U.S. Islands, with plenty of four-legged friends!

Bring your equipment, get on the air, and help others get on the air too! We encourage everyone to arrive by 11 AM so we're ready to welcome visitors from noon to 4 PM.

After you cross the pedestrian bridge, we’ll be to the right, at the north end of the island.

Puptoberfest is THIS Saturday, October 3!
RAWNY will be at the Bark Park on Ellicott Island, activating POTA US-6532 and US Islands NY035R under our club call W2PE!

We especially need volunteers willing to bring and set up equipment that other operators can share.

RAWNY is featured in the event program, and we'll once again be stamping passport books from 12–4 PM, giving us a great opportunity to introduce visitors to amateur radio.

Please plan to arrive by 11 AM so we can have our stations set up and be on the air when the event begins at noon. We'll need help with equipment, operating, and greeting visitors throughout the afternoon.

Please come out and lend a hand! This is a great opportunity to represent RAWNY and share our hobby with the community.

Thinking about joining RAWNY, or learning more about amateur radio? Now’s a great time!

Our membership year begins in September, with annual dues of just $20 for individuals, $25 for families, and $10 for full-time students, plus a one-time $5 new-member fee.

There are plenty of ways to get involved! RAWNY has maintained our W2PE club station aboard USS Little Rock since 1981, giving members a pretty unique place to get on the air, and share with the public. Throughout the year we participate in portable activity together including ARRL Field Day, Winter Field Day, Museum Ships Weekend, POTA outings, special events, and the Buffalo Naval Park’s Youth Encampments. Our RAWNY Technical Institute offers licensing and upgrade classes, with entry-level Technician classes running right now!

We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Church of the Nativity in Tonawanda (doors open and Elmer’s Corner at 7 PM), and our casual RAWNY Breakfast Break is at 9 AM on the third Saturday of every month at Family Tree Restaurant on Bailey Ave. in Amherst.

Whether you’ve been a ham for decades, just got your license, or are simply curious about amateur radio, come out and see what RAWNY is all about!