# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Columbia Amateur Radio Club Lunch and Learn with Hams!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? **New! CARC Lunch & Learn** ?

Come join us for a fun, hands-on get-together with fellow hams—perfect for learning, sharing, and a little good BBQ along the way!

? **Where:**
Little Pigs BBQ
4927 Alpine Rd
Columbia, SC 29223

? **When:**
**January 10th**
Doors open at **10:00 AM**
Lunch available via restaurant/buffet

?️ **What’s Happening:**
This is an **Elmer-led** event, with experienced hams hosting informal learning pods where you can:

* Crimp PowerPoles
* Crimp coax cables
* Explore 3D printing
* Pick up soldering tips
* Learn about Raspberry Pi builds, DigiPi, hotspots, and more

Whether you’re brand new or seasoned, there’s something here for everyone.

? **Gear Check Time!**
This is also an excellent opportunity to test and troubleshoot your gear ahead of **Harbison 50K** and **Winter Field Day**. Bring your radios or equipment if you’re having issues—there will be plenty of knowledgeable folks ready to help you get on the air and make contacts.

? **Cost:**
Admission is **free** and open to the public.
Meals are on your own—check out the menu at ? [https://www.littlepigs.biz/](https://www.littlepigs.biz/)

⏰ **Hours:**
**10:00 AM – 3:00 PM**

We’d love to see you there—come learn, eat, and hang out with some great hams! ??
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/columbia-amateur-radio-club-lunch-and-learn-with-hams/200029392082230
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Little Pigs BBQ buffet
- **lat**: 34.064573740541
- **long**: -80.906990078378
- **full address**: Little Pigs BBQ buffet, 4927 Alpine Rd,Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Columbia Amateur Radio Club Lunch and Learn with Hams! being held?
  - **A:** Columbia Amateur Radio Club Lunch and Learn with Hams! takes place on Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am at Little Pigs BBQ buffet, 4927 Alpine Rd,Columbia, South Carolina, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Columbia Amateur Radio Club Lunch and Learn with Hams!?
  - **A:** Columbia Amateur Radio Club Lunch and Learn with Hams! is organized by Columbia Amateur Radio Club.

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