Digital Operations

Experimentation

W4FSV

Breadboard Radio – Ham Radio Kits that are easy to build and fun to use!

KM4ACK

Build-a-Pi will allow you to get up and running fast with a Raspberry Pi for ham radio.

Emergency Communications

Voice Operations

Education

Monthly HAM and Eggs Breakfast

Get on the Air!

https://w4cae.com/event/i-got-my-license-now-what-get-radio-active/

Winlink for Emergency Communications: Beginners Workshop

https://winlink.org/

Wait what? Last month’s Ham and Eggs attendees received a USB key packed with tools and software for Winlink, JS8Call, and VARAChat. Perfect timing, there is training posted at ARES-SC.org that will take you through Winlink A-Z. More details are below: 

NOTE: This is will a late evening event, it is posted to be a 7 pm PST time, making it 10 pm for the east coast.

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COLUMBIA SKYWARN STORM SPOTTERS TEAM

https://columbiaskywarn.website/

The Columbia SKYWARN Team assists the Columbia National Weather Service with Ground-Truth weather observations during severe or dangerous weather. The Columbia NWS forecast area covers a large portion of South Carolina and is divided into three areas: August/CSRA, Midlands, and Eastern Midlands.

The Columbia SKYWARM Team holds weekly and monthly NETS and Virtual Training/Meetings. More Information can be found at https://columbiaskywarn.website.

Important Links:

Founded in the 1970s, the information provided by SKYWARN Spotters, coupled with Doppler radar technology, improved satellite, and other data, has enabled the NWS to issue more timely and accurate warnings for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flash floods.  SKYWARN Storm Spotters form the nation’s first line of defense against severe weather minutes that can help save lives.

In most years, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and lightning cause hundreds of injuries and deaths, and billions in property and crop damages.  To obtain critical weather information, the National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN with partner organizations.  SKYWARN is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather Spotters.  These volunteers help keep their local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.  Although SKYWARN Spotters provide essential information for all types of weather hazards, the focus is reporting on severe local thunderstorms.  In an average year, the United States experiences more than 10,000 severe thunderstorms, 5,000 floods, and more than 1,000 tornadoes.  (Information courtesy of the Columbia NWS)

Interested in learning more, have questions, or want to sign up for training-Newsletter-meetings?

Use the orange form at the bottom of the page to contact us, or visit the Columbia NWS at https://www.weather.gov/cae/skywarn.html

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CARC October Club Meeting

The October 2nd guest presenter is Matt Hall, KD4EOD, Trustee of W4FTK. Matt will cover FleetTalk, both the amateur side and the commercial side. He’s preparing a presentation and will bring some cool gadgets to show the group. He’s driving down from York County to make this presentation IN PERSON.

Also, for the October 2 club meeting, Joe Wilson, KO4WAA, Richland ARES EC, has been actively promoting getting folks – especially ARES guys – involved with simplex, especially regarding emergency communications. Joe has a good plan that he wants to share with the club.

Other topics:

147.330 – Repeater Replacement Discussion

Club officer elections are scheduled for November 6, and there is a need for nominees.

Christmas plans – Planning Committee

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83449661381?pwd=OUhFMWQ4STFtZTk3VGNyOVF4VE5QUT09

Meeting ID: 834 4966 1381
Passcode: 823770

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Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/carc-october-club-meeting/

Columbia Amateur Radio Club Roster: October 1, 2023 Posted

The club roster is now updated and posted at https://w4cae.com/6699-2/.

Take time to verify your status, if you have any questions contact Jim Lathan at [email protected], if you need to pay your club dues, followhttps://w4cae.com/become-a-member/ and select pay dues near the bottom of the page.

Thank you

Jim Lathan, W4JLP
CARC President

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/columbia-amateur-radio-club-roster-october-1-2023-posted/

ISS SSTV Hardware Testing This Week

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/iss-sstv-hardware-testing-this-week/

October Hams and Eggs: 10/21/2023 Show and Tell…

Join us for breakfast! Local friends and HAMS will meet every 3rd Saturday of the month for breakfast and fellowship. Meet with Friends, find an Elmer, ask questions, share your experiences, or discuss your next outing over breakfast.

Topics: This month’s breakfast gathering topic will be Show and Tell. Bring an item you would like to tell us about; Ham related or not, and show us what you are interested in or have been working on. W4JLP will bring field power options to include batteries, battery boxes, and solar panels.

TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00am

Where: Lizard’s Thicket Restaurant, 10170 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229, USA

NEW VENUE ANNOUCEMENT!

HAMS AND EGGS WILL NOW BE HOSTED AT LZARDS THICKET NE IN A PRIVATE ROOM. 

https://www.lizardsthicket.com/food-menus/breakfast/


For more information, contact Jim W4JLP @ 803-669-6135

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/october-hams-and-eggs-10-21-2023-show-and-tell/

September Hams and Eggs: Zello and Hamshack Hotline Workshops Followed by Support your State Parks: POTA

September 16, 2023 Hams and Eggs will discuss the Who, the What, and the Why of Zello and Hamshack Holine. Don’t miss this special hands-on workshop and demonstration.

After Hams and Eggs, we will QSL to Sesquicentennial State Park Group Camping Area Site 2 for POTA. Bring your gear to activate or activate using radios there. Be your own DXpedition!

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/september-hams-and-eggs-zello-and-hamshack-hotline-workshops-followed-by-support-your-state-parks-pota/

Interested in becoming a SKYWARN Storm Spotter?

Current spotters, want to refresh your skills? We have several new sessions coming up soon. Our class schedule is updated, and here’s where to find more information: [https://www.weather.gov/media/cae/Spotter_Classes.pdf](https://www.weather.gov/media/cae/Spotter_Classes.pdf)Hope to see you online!

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/interested-in-becoming-a-skywarn-storm-spotter/

Repeater 147.330 Back In Operation

Subject: Repeater 147.330 Status Update – Back Online

Dear CARC/W4CAE members and friends,

I hope this follow-up email finds you well. I am writing to provide you with an update on the status of Repeater 147.330.

I am pleased to inform you that Repeater 147.330 is now back online and fully operational. Our technical team is still evaluating the root cause and will work diligently to address the issues affecting its functionality, and I’m happy to report that the repeater is now ready to resume its services.

We understand the importance of this repeater to our users, and we apologize for any inconvenience caused during the downtime. We are committed to ensuring the reliability and performance of our equipment, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve the situation.

Please feel free to utilize Repeater 147.330 for your communication needs. Should you encounter any further issues or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me, Jim Lathan. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us maintain the highest level of service.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to serving you through Repeater 147.330 and our other communication resources.

Best regards,

Jim Lathan
Columbia Amateur Radio Club, President
803-669-6135

Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/repeater-147-330-back-in-operation/