Amateur Radio in Ontario County

Radio, community and public service.

SIARC brings together amateur radio operators throughout Ontario County and the Finger Lakes for operating, technical experimentation, emergency communications, licensing, public service and fellowship.

Featured Repeater
146.820 MHz
K2BWK • −600 kHz • PL 110.9

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Monday–Friday • 8:00 PM
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Public Service & Emergency Communications

SIARC members provide communications support for community events, emergency preparedness, RACES/ARES activities and public-service operations throughout Ontario County.

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Next Club Meeting

Visitors Welcome
OCT
14 2026

October SIARC Membership Meeting

Program: Amateur Radio Direction Finding

This month we will have a presentation and demonstration of amateur radio direction-finding techniques. Club business will precede the program. Visitors are welcome.

Ontario County Safety Training Facility
2914 County Road 48
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Time: 7:30 PM

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SIARC & Ontario County Repeaters

On The Air
Call Frequency Offset Tone Location / Use
K2BWK 146.820 − 110.9 Canandaigua
W2ONT 145.450 − 110.9 Gannett Hill
W2ONT 442.200 + 110.9 Gannett Hill
W2ONT 147.090 + 110.9 Geneva
K2BWK 147.375 + D-STAR Honeoye
K2BWK 443.500 + D-STAR Honeoye

Weekly Nets

Health & Welfare
Monday–Friday • 8:00 PM
146.820−
Ontario County RACES / ARES
Sunday • 8:00 PM
145.450−

Amateur Radio License Exams

No Exam Fee

SIARC's Volunteer Examiner team conducts amateur-radio examination sessions throughout the year.

Ontario County Safety Training Facility
2914 County Road 48
Canandaigua, NY 14424

Exam Information & Schedule
The club was founded October 7, 1953.

About the Skenoh Island Amateur Radio Club

SIARC is an amateur radio organization serving Canandaigua, Ontario County and the surrounding Finger Lakes region.

Club activities include technical programs, repeater operation, emergency communications, public-service events, license examinations and amateur-radio operating activities.

Visitors, prospective members and anyone interested in amateur radio are welcome at our meetings.

New to Amateur Radio?

You do not need an amateur-radio license to attend a meeting or learn more about the hobby.

SIARC conducts amateur-radio examination sessions throughout the year.

How to Get Licensed