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QRZ New Ham Jumpstart Program

QRZ New Ham Jumpstart Program

This program is designed to promote amateur radio to the masses, helping eliminate a possible entry barrier by providing new hams with everything they’ll need to get on the air at a very reasonable price. Jumpstart Packages will be provided to new hams who meet eligibility requirements. 

New hams who …

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SCQSO Party: Things to know, Get Ready!

2024 South Carolina QSO Party DateFebruary 24, 2024 @ 1500z THIS WEEKEND!!!

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February Hams and Eggs: Winter Field Day Results, SCQSO Party, and 10-watt HT!

February Hams and Eggs breakfast will be about Winter Field Day and our Club results, SCQSO Party planning, and a new inexpensive 10-watt HT. See you Saturday at the Lizards Thicket!

Lizard’s Thicket on Two Notch Road on February 17th at 9 am

10170 Two Notch RoadColumbia, SC 29229

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Columbia Amateur Radio Club February Meeting

This month’s meeting will feature a presentation by Matthew Littleton from the Ridge Radio Club about EMCOMMS, followed by Winter Field Review, and the South Carolina QSO Party.

Don’t forget, Eat before Meet gathering at California Dreaming…

Zoom Details:

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Meeting ID: 848 3878 4656Passcode: 745384

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Hams and Eggs: Power Virtually Anything With USB-C PD

January Hams and Eggs breakfast will discuss USB-C PD power options for your devices. Will have examples of DIY adapters that will enable you to simplify powering devices. See you Saturday at the Lizards Thicket!

Lizard’s Thicket on Two Notch Road 9 am

10170 Two Notch RoadColumbia , SC 29229

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Who wants to talk to an astronaut?

Exciting news from one of our club members! This is very exciting news for the Midlands S.T.E.M. Charter School in Fairfield County.

ARISS lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station, inspiring them to pursue interests in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, and …

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SC QSO Party™

February 24, 2024 @ 1500Z (10:00 am)

The Columbia Amateur Radio Club is the primary sponsor of the South Carolina QSO Party and is seeking volunteers to join the event and help cover as many counties as we can. There are 46 counties in our fine state and as a sponsor, we will be …

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