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World Amateur Radio Day
Every April 18, radio amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. It was on this day in 1925 that the International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris.
Amateur Radio experimenters were the first to discover that the short-wave spectrum — far from being a wasteland — could support worldwide propagation. In the rush …
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CARC Members In Action!
Shared from RICHLAND ARES CERT
Congratulations to the first group of Richland ARES members to join the Richland County Communications Emergency Response Team (CERT).
An important role for ARES is to help with emergency communications of “served agencies.” Richland County Emergency Services is certainly a served agency that we want to be able to help …
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Skywarn Spotter Training Cancelled.
Got a late notice from the weather team responsible for Skywarn Training that tonight’s training is canceled and will be rescheduled. They apologize but recent and current weather is keeping them busy.
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Get on the Air!
https://w4cae.com/event/i-got-my-license-now-what-get-radio-active/
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Jimmy Doolittle Day-Update
Even with the heavy rain, we had a surprisingly good turnout for Jimmy Doolittle Day. A special thank you goes out to Earl Dean, Dan Cunningham, Gary Anderson, Tammy Livingston, and Tedd Clayton for planning and coordinating this event. Job well done!
Check out the Clubs Facebook site @ Columbia Amateur Radio Club …
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FCC Amateur Radio Application Fee: Good, Bad, and Ugly
The FCC application fee for amateur radio licenses takes effect on Tuesday, April 19, 2022
KB8VBR has a great video that highlights the new FCC fees and tips to be aware of…
Reference Links
https://www.fcc.gov/document/effectiv… http://www.arrl.org/news/new-amateur-…
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Cyber Attacks, Are You Ready?
Cyber security is becoming more essential than ever with the growth of threats increasing each day. Prevention of a cyberattack is important, so make sure to follow these steps:
1-Use Strong Passwords
Passwords that are unique, long, and feature multiple characteristics and combinations are the most secure. Make sure you use a different password …
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