Fulton Amateur Radio Club

Serving Oswego County, NY since 1957 — Callsign W2CXV

📅 Next Meeting

4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM (no meetings July & August)
Oswego County Building, 200 North Second St. (Route 481), across from Mimi’s Restaurant, Fulton, NY
Plenty of parking — wheelchair accessible — no license required to attend!

⚠️ Note: Future meeting locations are changing due to availability changes at the County Building. Stay tuned to this page or contact us to be added to the mailing list for the latest updates on meeting locations.

About FARC

Founded in 1957, the Fulton Amateur Radio Club promotes amateur radio, emergency communications, and license training in Oswego County.

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Repeaters

We operate VHF and UHF repeaters serving Oswego County and participate in statewide linked systems.

Repeater Info

License Courses

FARC offers instruction for Technician and higher class licenses. Exams held monthly on the 4th Wednesday.

Get Licensed

Emergency Comms

FARC members serve through RACES and SKYWARN, providing vital communications during emergencies.

RACES / SKYWARN

Past Meeting Topics

Topics

  • PSK31 digital modes
  • Slow scan television (SSTV)
  • Portable battery types
  • Mobile radio installation
  • Antenna and tower installation
  • Bat tracking via Amateur Radio
  • 50th Anniversary Special Event Station
  • Home brewing QRP HF Transceivers

Guest Speakers

  • Dave WJ2O, Ken N2ZN, Redd AI2N — DXpedition
  • Steve N2TXK — Data acquisition with rockets
  • Dave Eichorn 9WSYR — Weather in CNY
  • Keith WB2NVY — Communications on the Titanic
  • Bruce Frassinelli — Old Time Radio
  • Representatives from ARRL, ARES, and RACES

Recent News

  • January 22, 2025
    January 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Field Day 2025 scheduled for June 28–29. Christmas Party December 13 at RFH. Club seeking new Secretary.

  • August 25, 2024
    Annual Picnic

    FARC Annual Picnic at Brietbeck Park pavilion, 9am–9pm.

  • February 27, 2024
    ARISS Program

    Potential live chat session with the ISS at Oswego School District.

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