W4FSV
Breadboard Radio – Ham Radio Kits that are easy to build and fun to use!
KM4ACK
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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Greetings, everyone; here is a new form to simplify your November 2023 Elections nominating process. Click the link below to submit your nominations!
Nominations so far:
President – Jim Lathan
VP – Tedd Clayton
Sec – Dan Cunningham
Treasurer – Amanda McKinnis
Trustee – Stan Slaughter
Director nominees
Steve Ross
Clif Conti
Ed Samsen
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/november-2023-carc-election-nominations/
Lake Murray Ride of Champions Charity Bike Ride
The Columbia Amateur Radio Club will be conducting a Route Survey in preparation for an upcoming event.
If you would like to assist OR learn how to conduct a Route Survey, please note the following:
When: Saturday, Oct 28th 10am
Where: Blowfish Stadium (Lexington) 474 Ball Park Rd, Lexington, SC 29072
What: Bring an HT and/or mobile rig and/or field rig preprogrammed to the Little Mountain repeater
147.210 +6mHz Tone 156.7
We will be meeting to discuss the route and to assign volunteers to the specific rest stops.
The goal is to confirm the best frequency for covering the area where the 3 routes will be followed.
Please consider joining us to conduct the route survey and have some fun with other operators!
Thanks and 73!
N4TAL
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/lake-murray-ride-of-champions-support/
The club roster is now updated and posted at https://w4cae.com/6699-2/.
Take time to verify your status, if you have any questions contact Jim Lathan at [email protected], if you need to pay your club dues, followhttps://w4cae.com/become-a-member/ and select pay dues near the bottom of the page.
Thank you
Jim Lathan, W4JLP
CARC President
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/columbia-amateur-radio-club-roster-october-1-2023-posted/
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/iss-sstv-hardware-testing-this-week/
Join us for breakfast! Local friends and HAMS will meet every 3rd Saturday of the month for breakfast and fellowship. Meet with Friends, find an Elmer, ask questions, share your experiences, or discuss your next outing over breakfast.
Topics: This month’s breakfast gathering topic will be Show and Tell. Bring an item you would like to tell us about; Ham related or not, and show us what you are interested in or have been working on. W4JLP will bring field power options to include batteries, battery boxes, and solar panels.
TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00am
Where: Lizard’s Thicket Restaurant, 10170 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29229, USA
NEW VENUE ANNOUCEMENT!
HAMS AND EGGS WILL NOW BE HOSTED AT LZARDS THICKET NE IN A PRIVATE ROOM.
https://www.lizardsthicket.com/food-menus/breakfast/
For more information, contact Jim W4JLP @ 803-669-6135
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/october-hams-and-eggs-10-21-2023-show-and-tell/
The October 2nd guest presenter is Matt Hall, KD4EOD, Trustee of W4FTK. Matt will cover FleetTalk, both the amateur side and the commercial side. He’s preparing a presentation and will bring some cool gadgets to show the group. He’s driving down from York County to make this presentation IN PERSON.
FleetTalk – W4FTK Presentation posted in Presentations.
Also, for the October 2 club meeting, Joe Wilson, KO4WAA, Richland ARES EC, has been actively promoting getting folks – especially ARES guys – involved with simplex, especially regarding emergency communications. Joe has a good plan that he wants to share with the club.
Other topics:
147.330 – Repeater Replacement Discussion
Club officer elections are scheduled for November 6, and there is a need for nominees.
Christmas plans – Planning Committee
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 834 4966 1381
Passcode: 823770
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Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/carc-october-club-meeting/
September 16, 2023 Hams and Eggs will discuss the Who, the What, and the Why of Zello and Hamshack Holine. Don’t miss this special hands-on workshop and demonstration.
After Hams and Eggs, we will QSL to Sesquicentennial State Park Group Camping Area Site 2 for POTA. Bring your gear to activate or activate using radios there. Be your own DXpedition!
Permanent link to this article: https://w4cae.com/september-hams-and-eggs-zello-and-hamshack-hotline-workshops-followed-by-support-your-state-parks-pota/
