For years, Hamshack Hotline (HH) provided licensed amateur radio operators with a free Voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephone network. It offered a creative way to link hams across the country and around the world using standard SIP phones, softphones, and even PBX integrations. Many clubs and emergency groups took advantage of the service to provide an extra…
The Shelby Hamfest is quickly approaching, and this year marks its 69th anniversary. Once one of the largest gatherings of amateur radio operators in the Southeast, attendance has dipped in recent years. But with a renewed interest in radio and a rise in new licenses being issued, the airwaves are buzzing again. We’re hopeful Shelby…
Hike Up and Help Out! The Road Show Amateur Radio Club is proud to support the Make-A-Wish Trailblaze Challenge, providing essential safety communications for this important event. They need your help to make it happen! Event Overview Event Date: Saturday, Oct 11, 2025 Location: Foothills Trail – starting near Whitewater Falls (Cashiers, NC) and ending…
If you’re into digital comms and haven’t tried VarAC yet, now’s the perfect time to explore another powerful mode. This month marked the launch of the VarAC Wednesday Net—a weekly gathering of VarAC operators from around the world using the VARA software modem many of us know and enjoy. Like the Winlink Wednesday Net, it’s…
We’re excited to share that the Amateur Radio Collective of Western Carolina (ARCWC) will have a table at this year’s WCARS Hamfest! Whether you’re a seasoned operator, new to the hobby, or just ham-curious, we’d love for you to swing by the table and connect with the growing ARCWC community. 📍 Location: WCARS Hamfest –…
The Bands Will Be Alive: ARRL Field Day 2025 Is Here! Good afternoon, friends! It’s that time of year again—Field Day is almost here. Whether you’re a seasoned operator or someone who’s just been curious about ham radio, ARRL Field Day is the perfect time to jump in, learn something new, and see what all…
ARCWC is privileged to announce the deployment of a 6M VARA FM station on Bearwallow! This is the only publicly listed 6M VARA station in the United States—and one of only six worldwide! Why 6M? The band offers some unique capabilities and opportunities that local well known ham and repeater owner Jeff (NC4J) was eager…
APRS in Western North Carolina: Tracking, Messaging & More in the Mountains Recent APRS Training and Info Amateur radio operators across Western North Carolina are rediscovering the power and flexibility of APRS—the Automatic Packet Reporting System. While often misunderstood as just a GPS tracking tool, APRS is actually a real-time, tactical digital communications network that…
What if you were the one who kept your community connected when everything else failed? Could you? That’s exactly what GMRS Radio Communication Workshops are here to prepare you for—giving everyday people the power to communicate during a crisis. These hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops are open to all ages and, best of all, totally free. You’ll…
Mark your calendar and get ready for a fun-filled morning of amateur radio, gear trading, and hands-on demos! The Road Show Radio Club invites hams and radio enthusiasts from across the region to join us for our upcoming Swapfest & Fox Hunt, happening on Saturday, May 10th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Hendersonville,…
