Category: News
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…
Are you ready to level up your Winlink communication skills? This week, George (KZ4BN) has volunteered to host another Winlink Peer-to-Peer (P2P) messaging session for our local area using the VARA FM P2P protocol. George is an active participant in the local Winlink Wednesday Advanced Operators Net as well as the Winlink Wednesday National Net. He’s is also…
Are you ready to level up your Winlink communication skills? This week, George (KZ4BN) has volunteered to host a Winlink Peer-to-Peer (P2P) messaging session for our local area using the VARA FM P2P protocol. George is an active participant in the local Winlink Wednesday Advanced Operators Net as well as the national net. This direct…
Are you ready to explore the world of D-STAR but not sure where to begin? Whether you’re new to digital voice or just need a refresher, our live, interactive Zoom workshop is the perfect place to start. Join ARCWC as we break down the basics, show you how to connect to local repeaters and worldwide…
The Blue Ridge Amateur Radio Club is excited to take part in both the North Carolina and South Carolina QSO Parties, giving club members and amateur radio enthusiasts the opportunity to experience contest-style operating in a relaxed and fun setting. For the North Carolina QSO Party, James (KK4JFO) and Danny (NA4X) will be operating from…
How to Participate in the Winlink Advanced Ops Net The Winlink Advanced Ops Net is a weekly exercise designed to enhance operator skills through structured tasks using Winlink Express. Participation is open to all operators looking to improve their digital messaging proficiency in real-world scenarios. Steps to Participate: Participation helps refine your skills and supports…
The North Carolina Division of Emergency Management invites communications personnel and teams to participate in a high-intensity, full-scale exercise designed to test and enhance operational readiness in austere environments. This immersive training will require self-sustainment and will incorporate a wide range of communications systems, including: LMR | Cellular | VoIP | Ham Radio | Low…
