Longwood Youth Sports Association (LYSA), 210 Meadows Blvd W, Yaphank, NY 11980, USA
First Friday Tech Night a SUCCESS!
The Suffolk County Radio Club reached a new milestone on the evening of March 6th, 2026, as we hosted our very first Friday Night Tech Night. The lights were bright at our Yaphank clubhouse, and the energy was even brighter as over 40 members and curious non-members gathered to dive deep into the technical side…
SCRC New Tech Night: Where Radio Meets the Maker Movement!
The Suffolk County Radio Club is leveling up! We’re launching a dedicated New Tech Night to explore the technical frontiers of amateur radio. This isn’t just about talking on the air; it’s about understanding the gear, the code, and the physics that make it all happen. 🗓️ The Big Kick-Off 🔄 Save the Date: Every…
Suffolk County Radio Club Honored with ARRL Special Service Club Designation
In a significant nod to community engagement and technical excellence, the Suffolk County Radio Club (SCRC) has officially been designated as a Special Service Club (SSC) by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). This prestigious certification isn’t just a “thank you” note for showing up; it is a recognition of clubs that go above and…
Member Spotlight : Joe KE2NK
What was your “Aha!” moment that first pulled you into the world of amateur radio? All during my high school years my father and I were heavily into CB Radio. We had a Moonraker 4 on the house . It was a huge 4 element beam quad antenna. The base rig was a Cobra 2000…
Winlink Adventures – the art of email over radio
It was back in the summer of 2025 when I first saw a Winlink demonstration. Several SCRC Club were working on it in the parking lot outside the club house. Being a retired IT professional I was instantly hooked. I went home and the very next day I had my station operational on Winlink, connecting…
Suffolk County Radio Club Breaks New Ground with Inaugural Remote VE Session.
The Suffolk County Radio Club (SCRC) hit a significant digital milestone yesterday, Sunday February 8th, successfully conducting its very first fully remote Volunteer Examiner (VE) session. While the club has a long-standing history of fostering the amateur radio community, this move into the virtual testing space signals a bold, forward-looking leap into the future of…
Winter Field Day ’26
New Club Member Dan KD2AWJ OPERATING 10 meters during Winter Field Day 2026.
New Tech, Old Habits: Why the Future of Ham Radio is in the Hacker Ethos
The Following is a guest commentary from one of our Club Members Joe NE2Z Last weekend I attended Ham Radio University (HRU). In years past I would check the schedule to see if it’s worth the travel time from the Mid-Hudson Valley. This year the schedule looked impressive enough to make the trip. There was no need…
Ham Radio University: My First Time as a Presenter
Going into Ham Radio University, I was already excited just to be there. I was getting to experience my first HRU while also getting to present at the event. I had finished my slides the week before, but I still kept going over them again and again, making sure I really knew what I was…