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.
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.
What Is the ARRL Digital Contest?
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.
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…
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 Road Columbia , SC 29229
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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 engaging them with radio science technology through amateur radio.
Join us in congratulating the Midlands S.T.E.M. Charter School students, teachers, and Michael Grimsley, KF4W in such an honor. Micheal’s letter to his students is below.
The Columbia Amateur Radio Clubis 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 one of two bonus stations awarding highly coveted points.
My apologies for the delay in getting this posted. At several club meetings and Hams and Eggs breakfasts, we highlighted several cool and handy Ham gadgets. Here are a few…
Quadra runs as a dedicated HamClock appliance on a TV or monitor (1080p or higher). Our HamClock setup program makes this as easy as a few clicks. You can also view your clock in a browser on any Windows or Mac PC, Apple or Android tablet/phone, or on a smart TV in your local network.
This year’s Harbison 50k was a true test of preparedness and endurance of the runners and amateur radio operators alike. The Harbison 50k is unlike many other races, is a race through wooded areas, dirt roads, and difficult trails. This year, the weather made this an even harder task for all who were there. There was a soaking rain most of the day along with cold temperatures, as you can see, like the troops they are, runners and our volunteer club members made the best of it. Congratulations to all of the runners and a special thank you to the CARC members who volunteered to make this event a tremendous success.
