The Rome Radio Club invites everyone to stop by and experience ARRL Field Day 2026, the largest annual amateur radio operating event in North America!
Club members will be on the air for 24 hours using the club callsign W2OFQ, operating as 4A WNY, making contacts with amateur radio stations across the United States and Canada.
Whether you’re a licensed amateur radio operator, interested in becoming one, or simply curious about how amateur radio works, we’d love to have you visit. Guests are welcome to watch our stations in operation, ask questions, and—under the supervision of a licensed control operator—even get on the air and make a contact!
📍 Operating Location
Griffiss Business & Technology Park
Near the intersection of:
- Chapple James Boulevard
- Hangar Road
- March Street
GPS Coordinates:
43°13’28.0″N 75°24’51.6″W
Look for the Rome Radio Club Field Day antennas and operating tents in the open field.
📅 When
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Visitors are welcome throughout the event.
📡 On the Air
Callsign: W2OFQ Class: 4A ARRL Section: WNY (Western New York)
📻 Talk to Us on the Repeater
If you’re on your way or have questions while traveling, you can reach club members on the Rome Radio Club repeater: 146.880 MHz CTCSS (PL): 71.9 Hz
What is Field Day?
Field Day is part emergency communications exercise, part operating event, and part public demonstration.
Each year, thousands of amateur radio operators across North America set up temporary stations using portable antennas and emergency power to practice providing communications under field conditions. During the event, operators make as many contacts as possible while demonstrating the capabilities of amateur radio.
It’s an opportunity to learn about:
- Amateur Radio (Ham Radio)
- Emergency Communications
- Portable Radio Operations
- HF, VHF, and Digital Communications
- Amateur Radio Licensing
Everyone is Welcome!
Whether you’ve been licensed for decades or have never touched a radio before, we’d love to meet you.
Stop by, ask questions, tour the stations, and experience amateur radio in action!
We look forward to seeing you at Field Day 2026!