Tailgate Fest 2026 – THANK YOU

Tailgate Fest 2026 was a tremendous success, and we want to thank everyone who attended and helped make the day such an enjoyable gathering for the amateur radio community. From a strong turnout to a prize table filled with great gear, the event showcased the enthusiasm and support that keeps our club thriving.

We are grateful to our 2026 sponsors for their continued commitment to Tailgate Fest and to amateur radio:

PowerFilm Solar
Bioenno Power
Arrow Antenna
DX Engineering
Heil Ham Radio
Digirig
RT Systems, Inc.
ABR Industries
Reliance Antenna
Radioddity
Toastbusters315
Upstate Ham

Please consider supporting these companies when you can .

We look forward to welcoming everyone back for Tailgate Fest 2027 on Saturday, September 18, 2027.

VE Testing/Technician Class November 14-15

Bear Bait Radio Club offers the only in-person licensing class within 250 miles of Clay, New York. This two day class will not only prepare you for the FCC Amateur Technician Class exam, but also teach you about accepted operating practices. We make ham radio operators, we do not teach memorization.

Students will need to purchase the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (6th Edition) and read Chapters 1 through 4 prior to the class. The chapters make up the majority of Saturday’s lecture. The VE testing session will take place after class on Sunday.

An FCC FRN Number is required before taking the course. Pre-registration is required, please email Scott Marriam at wa2dtn1@gmail.com for more information.

Time:
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Materials Needed:
ARRL Ham Radio License Manual (6th Edition)
$14 exam fee

NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services – Citizen Preparedness Course – November 18

The New York Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or manmade disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit. Pre-registration is required. The event is open to the public.

Time:
Wednesday, November 18
7:00 pm

Location:
Town of Clay Senior Center