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Brass Knuckle Gang (Get ur brass on the air)
At our September club meeting, I reviewed the radio kit that lets me transmit CW on 2 meters. Jim also asked me to share a few words about the Brass Knuckle Gang (BNG), and if you like Morse code with a healthy dose of fun, this is for you.
A friend calls amateur …
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Optimizing SKYWARN Operations: Running Zello on Windows via BlueStacks
When severe weather kicks off, the hardest part of working net control or spotting isn’t the weather itself—it’s divided attention.
Zello is a fantastic tool for severe weather operations. It’s fast, reliable over cellular, and dead simple to organize into channels. But running it from a smartphone while trying to manage …
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“UPDATE” May the 4th Be with You! Columbia Amateur Radio Club Monthly meeting
📡 What is Meshtastic? Join us for our May Monthly Meeting!
Get ready to level up your emergency comms! This month, the Columbia Amateur Radio Club is thrilled to host a special guest and a topic that’s been taking the radio world by storm.
Whether you’re a seasoned ham or just curious about …
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Field Day 2026: The Year of the Club!
Join W4CAE for Field Day 2026: The Year of the Club!
The Columbia Amateur Radio Club (W4CAE) invites all hams and enthusiasts to join us for ARRL Field Day 2026 at Sesquicentennial State Park! Starting June 27th at 8:00 AM, we’ll be operating through the night until noon on …
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📢 Attention All Hams! Big News for this Friday Night! 🎙️
Looking to kick off your weekend with some great conversation? The Friday Night TGIF Net is happening tomorrow, April 3rd, 2026, at 8:30 PM, and we’re making it easier than ever to join the fun! 🌍 How to Connect
Whether you’re a DMR pro or strictly an analog operator, we’ve got you covered:
DMR …
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W4CAE in Your Pocket: Setting Up AllStar on Your Smartphone
“Did you know your smartphone can double as a powerful handheld transceiver? Whether you’re away from your shack or out of range of a local repeater, the AllStar Link network keeps you connected. This guide walks you through the essential steps to get your mobile device configured for AllStar—from obtaining your mandatory FCC documentation to connecting directly to the W4CAE (690060) node on both Android and iOS.”
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