Category: Training Events
For the third time at a regional race event, a tactical APRS deployment was used to support communications operations, this time during the Tour de Apple. The deployment demonstrated how digital information can complement traditional amateur radio voice communications and improve situational awareness during a large community event. The deployment centered around a temporary APRS…
Interested in learning more about what APRS can do beyond basic position reporting? This video provides a quick overview of many of the services and capabilities currently available through APRS. It moves through the features pretty quickly, but it’s a good introduction to what’s out there and what you can do with the APRS network.…
If Hurricane Helene taught operators in Western North Carolina anything, it was that repeaters can be both a critical asset and a point of failure during emergencies. In the days following the storm, access to key systems such as the N2GE and W4NYK repeaters enabled the coordination of resources and supplies for many in our…
In today’s communications landscape, being prepared for disruptions to standard networks is more important than ever. Whether you’re coordinating a field exercise, supporting emergency comms, or simply exploring resilient messaging workflows, knowing how to send short‑messages outside normal cellular networks is a powerful skill. That’s where the new ARCWC mini-course “Sending SMS via Winlink Express”…
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…
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…
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,…
