# Event Details

- **Event Name**: CARC Hams Hangout
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: � 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
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/carc-hams-hangout/200029764230402
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sesquicentennial State Park
- **lat**: 34.088
- **long**: -80.9042
- **full address**: Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia,SC,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is CARC Hams Hangout being held?
  - **A:** CARC Hams Hangout takes place on Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am at Sesquicentennial State Park, Columbia,SC,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing CARC Hams Hangout?
  - **A:** CARC Hams Hangout is organized by Columbia Amateur Radio Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** CARC Hams Hangout is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If CARC Hams Hangout sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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