Schenectady Museum Amateur Radio Association (SMARA): Celebrating Innovation and Community

The Schenectady Museum Amateur Radio Association (W2IR) is a dedicated group of amateur radio enthusiasts based in Schenectady, New York. Affiliated with the Museum of Science and Innovation, SMARA has been a fixture in the local amateur radio scene since its establishment on April 9th, 1994.

Mission and Purpose

SMARA is committed to promoting the use of amateur radio for a variety of purposes, including:

• Contests, Digital Modes, DX operations, and VHF/UHF communications.
• Public service and emergency communications, supporting community needs.
• Engaging in educational activities, particularly with school and youth groups.
• Operating repeaters and offering license test sessions to encourage new amateur radio operators.

Meeting Details

• Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday of every month
• Meeting Place: Museum of Science and Innovation, Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady, NY
• Affiliation Date: April 9th, 1994

Contact Information

To learn more about the club or to get involved:

• Contact Person: James N. Mac Murray N2UZQ, Treasurer
• Email: w2ir@outlook.com
• Club Website: Schenectady Museum ARA

Officers

The club is run by a group of dedicated officers:

• President: Larry M. Zuravin KB2WZT
• Vice President: Gregory Fiozzo KD2HRD
• Secretary: Robert Gatt AJ2E
• Treasurer: James N. Mac Murray N2UZQ

Club Statistics

• Club Members: 46
• Voting Members: 46
• Voting Licensed Amateur Members: 44
• Voting ARRL Members: 32

The Schenectady Museum Amateur Radio Association is a vibrant community focused on education, public service, and innovation in amateur radio. Through its strong ties to the Museum of Science and Innovation, SMARA continues to inspire and educate the next generation of radio operators.