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Breadboard Radio – Ham Radio Kits that are easy to build and fun to use!
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Build-a-Pi will allow you to get up and running fast with a Raspberry Pi for ham radio.
Congratulations! The SSC status has been approved for the Columbia Amateur Radio Club, W4CAE.
Thank you for being so supportive of amateur radio.
Sincerely,
Mike Walters, W8ZY
Field Services Manager
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio®
The Columbia Amateur Radio Club is now a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador.
The Columbia Amateur Radio Club is excited to collaborate with NOAA/NWS to help strengthen our nation’s readiness against extreme weather, water, and climate events. If you would like more information, please visit the Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Frequently Asked Questions. And if you need any additional information, email WRN anytime at [email protected]. You can also find WRN on X (previously Twitter) @WRNAmbassadors.
ARRL Digital Contest
June 7-8 2025
Amateur radio operators, enthusiasts, and tech lovers, it’s time to mark your calendars for the ARRL Digital Contest, an exciting event hosted by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). Whether you’re a seasoned digital mode operator or a newcomer eager to dive into digital communications, this contest offers a unique opportunity to showcase your skills, connect with operators worldwide, and earn recognition in the ham radio community.
The ARRL Digital Contest is an annual competition designed to encourage the use of digital modes in amateur radio. Digital communication methods, including popular modes like FT8, PSK31, RTTY, and more, have become vital in ham radio. They allow operators to make contacts with minimal power, even under challenging propagation conditions, and the contest provides a platform for enthusiasts to challenge themselves and improve their digital mode proficiency.
Participants in the contest are tasked with making as many valid contacts as possible with other operators using digital modes, which can include short-range local exchanges and long-distance contacts across continents. The event is a great way to engage with a global community, exchange QSO information, and compete for awards and recognition.
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WeatherWise
We will be meeting in person and via Zoom! We have a great meeting planned. The feature presentation will be the BridgeCom Systems DMR presentation.
Continuing member tradition, members will be meeting at California Dreaming in Columbia for dinner at 5:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to join.
Important topics and Events:
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What to get, where to get it, and why! Disasters can take out communications, including your cellphone! How will you communicate with loved ones if cell towers and even electricity are unavailable? Tedd Clayton and Jim Lathan share critical information about what you need for emergency communications, where to get it, how to do it right, and why you need to get ready now!
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So, as a ham, sometimes we have to think outside the box to get things done. Here is Earl Dean, W4ESD, getting it done with a flame thrower, clearing recent snow, enjoy and 73!
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In addition to a fully charged radio, portable battery source, cellphone, and a full gas tank, a winter weather emergency kit in your vehicle can be a lifesaver on the road. Also, don’t forget to download the South Carolina Emergency Management Division‘s Severe Winter Weather Guide for more tips on preparing for a winter storm: https://bit.ly/3tinHJe
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Friendly Reminder!
on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 7:30 PM on frequency 146.400.
Please join us.
Tonight’s check-in topic:
How do you prepare for winter weather?
For more information about the simplex net, here’s a link: W4CAE/Area Nets tab/Central SC CARC Simplex Net
73,
Mark KN4KRZ
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Thank you all who joined us for breakfast, we had another successful outing with 25+ amateur radio enthusiasts visiting us for fellowship and discussions. Remember to join us for the next Ham and Eggs Breakfast on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
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