Tim, AD4CJ gave a talk introducing a new use for the VARA HF protocol: the VarAC HF chat application created by by Irad Deutsch, 4Z1AC. The website for VarAC is: https://www.varac-hamradio.com and includes a list of features, the download for Windows, FAQs, user manuals and a community forum etc. Tim then played a portion of […]

WCARES took part in the Scouting event this past weekend in Franklin. Jeff Schwartz, KC1DWP who headed up the WCARES effort had this to say after the event: I want to thank you all for turning out on a very rainy day and providing an engaging experience for the scouts, their parents, and the scout […]

WCARES members helped Hoop, K9QJS raise an Off Center Fed dipole. Jon, KK4AIZ supplied the pictures and reported that a good time was had by all. The antenna was recommended by Ted W3TB and in attendance were: Paul – KM4PT;Doug – W4DML;Jon – KK4AIZ;JIM – WA0PUG;Dennis – WB9PJZ;Jeff – WB5WAJ; andHoop – K9QJS

Signup by clicking here. This list is only for sirens in the unincorporated areas of Williamson County. The test Will take place this Saturday at 1PM. After you monitor the siren please send reports by email to wb5waj@arrl.net . In the email please include the following: Did the Siren sound? What time did it go […]

From Paul, KM4PT Congrats!  The twenty-four-hour event has come to an end and you’ve got some contacts to contribute to the group score.  Awesome. The ARRL wants you to use their web app form to submit your entry at: https://field-day.arrl.org/fdentry.php When you go there in your browser, you’re going to be asked to fill out […]