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� Calling all Hams, Preppers, Techies, and Radio-Curious! ��The Columbia Amateur Radio Club is heading to the pines for a Ham Hangout at beautiful Sesquicentennial State Park! Whether you’ve been licensed for 40 years or have never even touched a radio, this event is for YOU.
What’s the vibe?
Think "Science Lab meets Backyard BBQ." We’re setting up portable stations, firing up the grill, and showing off what modern radio can really do.
� What to expect:
GOTA Station (Get On The Air): Want to try making a contact? Our mentors will walk you through it—no license required to try it out!
Off-Grid Messaging: See Meshtastic (mesh texting), Winlink (email over radio), and FT8 in action.
Emergency Power: Check out solar panels, LiFePO4 battery setups, and field-ready gear.
Family Comms: Demos of GMRS, FRS, and Zello for staying connected when cell towers fail.
� Food & Fellowship
We’ll have the grill hot and the antennas high. Bring a lawn chair, your family, and all your "how does that work?" questions.
When: March 21, 2026, 9Am to 8 PM
Where: Sesquicentennial State Park
Who: Licensed Hams, FRS/GMRS/MURS users, makers and tech enthusiasts, families, and friends!
Let’s build community, share some "Elmering" (mentoring), and enjoy the great outdoors together.
Drop a "73" or a comment below if you’re planning to stop by! �
#HamRadio #W4CAE #ColumbiaSC #POTA #Meshtastic #EmergencyPrep #AmateurRadio #SesquiStatePark
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Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia,SC,United States
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