Greenwood Hamfest
2020-01-11 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Piedmont Technical College – Medford Event Center, 620 North Emerald Road, Greenwood, SC, 29646, United States
EVENT FLYER

Radio Merit Badge Offering by Local BSA Counsel
2020-01-11 10:00 - 15:00 | GA-Carolina Council Scouts Service Center, 4132 Madeline Drive, Augusta, Georgia, 30909
The Boy Scouts of America (now coed) will present a Radio Merit Badge (RMB) class January 11 and 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at the Georgia-Carolina Council
Scout Service Center, 4132 Madeline Drive, Augusta, GA 30909.
Contact your local scout leader to sign up for the class.

License Examination Session
2020-02-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Warren Baptist Church, 3203 Washington Road, Augusta, GA, 30907, United States
The CSRA VE Team will be conducting a walk-in VE Session for all license classes on Saturday 1 Feb 2020 at the Warren Baptist Church in Augusta. The testing starts at 9AM. The cost is $15. Please bring a photo ID and if upgrading bring a copy of your current license to submit with your packet.

ARCA Winter Swapmeet
2020-02-29 08:00 - 13:00 | SC

License Examination Session
2020-03-14 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE Team will hold a walk-in Test Session for all license classes on Saturday Mar 14, 2020 at the Columbia County EOC 650 Ronald Reagan Dr in Evans GA. Testing starts at 9AM. The cost is $15. Please bring a photo ID and if upgrading also being a copy of your current license to submit with your packet.

Georgia QSO Party
2020-04-11 12:00 - 2020-04-12 00:00 | Home QTH
The state of Georgia has implemented a stay at home order thru at least April 13th due to the large number of COVID-19 virus cases in Georgia. This order is effective starting Friday April 3rd, 2020. Based on the travel restrictions in Georgia and the importance of rover operations in the GQP the decision has been made by the GQP leadership to shorten the 2020 QSO Party to a one day event. It will be held on Saturday April 11th, 2020 from 1600-0400z, Due to travel restrictions within Georgia mobile operations will not be allowed. Multi-Op operations will only be allowed if remote operation technology is used that will allow social distancing or if the operation takes place from a shared family station.

License Examination Session
2020-05-09 09:00 | SC
The Columbia County VE Team plans to hold a registration only Test Session for all license classes on Saturday May 9, 2020. The venue will be released to registered applicants only. Only registered applicants will be be allowed to test. There will be a registrations cut off to allow for social distancing.
To apply, you must Email: shannon.m.covington@gmail.com to get on list and receive the test location. First come- First Served.
Testing starts at 9AM. The cost is $15. Please bring a photo ID and if upgrading also being a copy of your current license to submit with your packet.

ARRL Field Day
2020-06-27 09:00 - 2020-06-28 14:00 | Blythe City Hall, 294 Church Street, Blythe, GA, 30805, United States

License Examination Session
2020-07-11 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE Team will hold a Test Session for all license classes on Saturday July 11, 2020. Testing starts at 9AM. The cost is $15. Please bring a photo ID and if upgrading also being a copy of your current license to submit with your packet. To register and reserve a seat, contact the Email address below. NO WALK-INS!!!
shannon.m.covington@gmail.com

ARCA Repeaters Special Event - 145.110
2020-08-11 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-18 12:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-25 12:00 - 12:30 | SC
The ARCA Repeaters Special Event is a special event for the CSRA Summer Sizzler. In order to receive all 100 special event points for the ARCA Repeaters Special Event, you must check into a ARCA Repeaters Special Event Net on each of the five ARCA club repeaters. The ARCA club repeaters are: 145.490, 145.110, 145.290, 147.180, and 444.950.
Chris (K4NXA) will be operating a net on the 145.110 MHz repeater during this time for the ARCA Repeaters Special Event.

In person Amateur Radio Licensing Session
2020-09-12 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Volunteer Examiner Team of Columbia County will be conducting an in-person license examination session for all license classes at the Columbia County EOC on Ronald Reagan Dr in Evans, GA. The testing will start at 0900hrs. The cost is $15. Please bring a photo ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current license to submit with your Packet. All participants must wear a mask. No walk-ins will be allowed and space is limited.
Contact Shannon by Email at: shannon.m.covington@gmail.com to reserve your slot.

ARCA FALL SWAPMEET & PICNIC
2020-10-17 08:00 - 13:00 | SC
Free BBQ lunch is a highlight of the 2020 ARCA Fall Swapmeet. Indoor tables for sellers are free on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional tailgate space and ample parking will be available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch starting at 11 a.m. Location is the former REACT building at 4145 Mack Lane in Augusta. There will be a $1 per ticket raffle for a variety of Amateur Radio items. Anyone with something to donate for the raffle should email information to arca.w4dv@lgmail.com. A silent auction will be conducted for the club’s Mosley Model 33 tri-band Yagi antenna with a starting bid of $100 and minimum $20 incremental bids. This is a on cash and carry basis. Winning bid will be announced at 11 a.m.
EVENT FLYER

Jamboree on the Air
2020-10-17 10:00 - 18:00 | SC
“Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. JOTA uses amateur radio to link Scouts and hams around the world, around the nation, and in your own community. On Saturday, October 17th, some of our area scouts will be participating in JOTA from the Georgia-Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America, 4132 Madeline Dr, Augusta, GA 30909. Setup will begin at 8:00 AM, and we will be operating from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you would like to assist with this event, please contact Randall Blumberg, KN4FYG, kn4fyg@gmail.com.”

VE Licensing Session
2020-11-14 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE TEAM will be conducting a licensing test session for all license classes starting at 9AM. The cost of the test is $15. Please bring a picture ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current license to submit with your packet. Prior to test day, please create an Account with the FCC to receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN). Test submissions using your SSN are no longer allowed. The FRN must used on your application.
COVID-19 restrictions are still in place and persons are required to wear a mask while inside the test site. Contact the VE Liaison at the Email address below to reserve a seat for the test. WALK-INS WILL BE SEATED ONLY IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE..

In Person VE Licensing Session
2021-01-09 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE Team will be conducting a licensing test session for all license classes starting at 9AM. The cost of the test is $15. Please bring a picture ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current license to submit with your packet. Prior to test day, please create an Account with the FCC to receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN). Test submissions using your SSN are no longer allowed. The FRN must used on your application.
COVID-19 restrictions are still in place and persons are required to wear a mask while inside the test site. Contact the VE Liaison at the Email address below to reserve a seat for the test. NO WALK-INS allowed.

In-Person VE Licensing Session
2021-03-13 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE TEAM will be conducting a licensing test session for all license classes starting at 9AM. The cost of the test is $15. Please bring a picture ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current license to submit with your packet. Prior to test day, please create an Account with the FCC to receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN). Test submissions using your SSN are no longer allowed. The FRN must used on your application.
COVID-19 restrictions are still in place and persons are required to wear a mask while inside the test site. Contact the VE Liaison at the Email address below to reserve a seat for the test. Walk-Ins are on Stand-by status and may be turned away if space is not available for Social Distancing.

Tailgate Party
2021-04-10 09:00 - 12:00 | SC
This is an outdoor event but please wear your mask. There is no charge to attend or to sell your items. As in the past we will be beside Shealy’s Restaurant , Hwy1 in Leesville, SC. We will have a couple of estate sales (Ham Stuff) and much, much more.

ARCA "Welcome to Georgia" Operating Event
2021-05-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Georgia Welcome Center (I-20), I-20 West GA/SC line, Augusta, GA, 30917, United States
Come out and join the club in our first outdoor operating event of the year! We will be setting up in the picnic area of the GA-SC Welcome Center on I20. We are going to participate in 3 QSO parties (New England, Indiana, and 7th Call area). Come on out and have some fun operating with us. YOUR LICENSE CLASS DOESN’T MATTER.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!

In-person Licensing Session
2021-05-08 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE TEAM will be conducting a licensing test session for all classes starting at 9AM. The cost of the test is $15. Please bring a picture ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current FCC license to submit with your packet. Prior to test day, please create an Account with the FCC to receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN). Test submissions using your SSN are no longer allowed. The FRN must used on your application.
COVID-19 restrictions are still in place and all persons are required to wear a mask while inside the test site. Contact the VE Liaison at the Email address below to insure a seat for the test. Walk-Ins are on Stand-by status.
Location: Columbia County EOC
650 Ronald Reagan Dr
Bldg B Park Around Back in big parking lot!!
Evans GA 30809

ARCA Field Day 2021
2021-06-26 09:00 - 2021-06-27 13:00 | Blythe City Hall, 294 Church Street, Blythe, GA, 30805, United States
CLICK BELOW:

SIGN UP FOR FIELD DAY
FIELD DAY REPORT UPDATE
SIGNED UP FOR SATURDAY DINNER

(If you want to come to dinner but haven’t signed up, click on “SIGN UP FOR FIELD DAY” above)

VE in-Person Licensing Session
2021-07-10 09:00 | Columbia County EOC, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr. #B, Evans, GA, 30809
The Columbia County VE TEAM will be conducting a licensing test session for all classes starting at 9AM. The cost of the test is $15. Please bring a picture ID and if upgrading also bring a copy of your current FCC license to submit with your packet. Prior to test day, please create an Account with the FCC to receive your Federal Registration Number (FRN). Test submissions using your SSN are no longer allowed. The FRN MUST be used on your application. You also MUST provide an Email address on your application. The FCC will use the Email address to send you a link for downloading your license. Your application will not be processed if either are missing.
Contact the VE Liaison at the Email address below to insure a seat for the test. Walk-Ins are on Stand-by status.
Location: Columbia County EOC
650 Ronald Reagan Dr
Bldg B Park Around Back!!
Evans GA 30809-9999

ARCA July General Meeting
2021-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | SC
At this time, the ARCA General Meeting will be held at the Old REACT Building off of Tobacco Road:
Old REACT Building
4145 Mack Lane
Augusta, GA 30906
Click Here for a Map and Directions
Although we are resuming in-person meetings, we will continue to utilize the Skype conference room and stream to the ARCA page through Facebook Live. This will enable our members and friends to join us, even if they can’t physically be at the meeting.
If you want to join us through Skype – Meet Now, the meeting can be accessed either through the Skype application (available on desktop and mobile) or through any web browser. Simply click the link below to access the meeting on Tuesday:
https://join.skype.com/zl4dVqia7dsT
Otherwise, please join us on Facebook Live by visiting our club Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/arca.w4dv

ARCA August General Meeting
2021-08-17 19:00 - 21:00 | POB1 Building, 1305 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA, 30909, United States
For the August General Meeting, we will resume meeting at the POB-1 building (former H2U). Please see the map and directions below (click the event to view).

Although we are resuming in-person meetings, we will continue to utilize the Skype conference room and stream to the ARCA page through Facebook Live. This will enable our members and friends to join us, even if they can’t physically be at the meeting.
If you want to join us through Skype – Meet Now, the meeting can be accessed either through the Skype application (available on desktop and mobile) or through any web browser. Simply click the link below to access the meeting on Tuesday:
https://join.skype.com/zl4dVqia7dsT
Otherwise, please join us on Facebook Live by visiting our club Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/arca.w4dv

ARCA August Board of Directors Meeting
2021-08-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, On-Line
The meeting can be viewed live as it is streamed on the ARCA Facebook Page.

Shelby, NC Hamfest
2021-09-03 08:00 - 2021-09-05 17:00 | Cleveland County Fairgrounds, 1751 E. Marion St., Shelby, NC, 28152, United States
HAMFEST FLYER & INFO

ARCA September General Meeting
2021-09-21 19:00 - 21:00 | POB1 Building, 1305 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, GA, 30909, United States
In August we resumed meeting at the POB-1 building (former H2U). Please see the map and directions below (click the event to view).
Although we are resuming in-person meetings, we will continue to utilize the Skype conference room and stream to the ARCA page through Facebook Live. This will enable our members and friends to join us, even if they can’t physically be at the meeting.
If you want to join us through Skype – Meet Now, the meeting can be accessed either through the Skype application (available on desktop and mobile) or through any web browser. Simply click the link below to access the meeting on Tuesday:
https://join.skype.com/zl4dVqia7dsT
Otherwise, please join us on Facebook Live by visiting our club Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/arca.w4dv

Special Event Station W4Y
2021-09-23 - 2021-09-25 | Savannah River Academy, 213 S. Old Belair Rd., Grovetown, GA, 30813
As part of the HAM101 educational outreach program with Savannah River Academy, the Amateur Radio Club of Columbia County will be hosting Special Event Station W4Y from September 23-25, 2021. Look up W4Y on QRZcom for additional details. On Friday, we will be at the school from 8:30 AM until noon, with HF and VHF stations, to allow the students to make contacts . We are seeking volunteers to assist as station coaches, as well as to monitor the 146.985 repeater and talk to students during the event. If you can assist, please contact Dan Marshall, N4MI, n4mi73@gmail.com.

ARCA September Board of Directors Meeting
2021-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Meeting, On-Line
