Anderson Radio Club

Marion McMillan did an excellent job this morning with his presentation, "WinLink Explained!" As promised, here are the slides for review. WinLink has to be one of the most powerful communication tools we have as amateur radio operators. Get into it! 🙂👍

Here's the link to the slides. Download for study and share! The whole point is to get this info out to everyone interested and improve out WinLink skills!

Link:

drive.google.com

South Carolina and North Carolina State of Emergency declared.
This action allows state and local officials to mobilize resources, coordinate response efforts, and prepare ahead of a high-impact winter storm expected this weekend.

A State of Emergency does not mean panic — it means planning, positioning, and readiness so help can move quickly if conditions deteriorate.

This is another strong signal that this storm has the potential to create significant impacts, especially with ice concerns. Continue preparing now and stay weather-aware as we move closer.

More updates coming.ihol

Attn : AUXCOMM Team members the Anderson EOC will be activating for the upcoming storm. Please email your availability to man the EOC Radio room to Anson or Rich ASAP

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I am sad to announce that SCHEART lost a senior leader. Gary Lennert, K2KJY, became a silent key on November 27, 2025. Gary joined SCHEART in 2010 and became a driving force to enhance the analog repeater network and build out the DMR system. He accepted the responsibility of coordinating deployable assets and frequently went with the SCHEART Communications Trailer on exercises and events. Gary served on the Board of SCHEART, a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation which supports and encourages the use of amateur radio in support of public functions and emergency communications. In addition to SCHEART volunteer activities, Gary was a key member of the State Emergency Operations Center Radio Room Team and was always willing to cover any shift, tackle any project or go on any mission. He brought decades of amateur radio experience to the team and helped build communication redundancy across the state. Gary was also active in the Department of Public Health Medical Reserve Corps. He volunteered for the Midlands communications support team and point of distribution team. In addition to helping state agencies, Gary served as the Department of Homeland Security Region 4 SHARES Coordinator. Gary loved to train and educate his fellow amateur radio volunteers and pass along his knowledge to help others grow. He was a friend and mentor to so many hams around the state. His willingness to volunteer and educate others will be greatly missed.

The family has indicated no formal service is being planned. For those hams which wish to honor Gary, please feel free to donate to SCHEART program.

HRD has a new version that uses SQL instead of access for the data base- much quicker and better performance. I highly recommend the upgrade ( it’s free if you have HRD)

Our long time club member and past Net manager and club secretary- Sue, W3SUE became a SK early this AM. Sue was very active with the club and with the AUXCOMM team for many years.
Her passing is going to be a painful blow to our whole club. Please
pray for the repose of her soul, and please let's all reach out to Duncan WB2DX and give him the love and support he needs as
he tries to deal with such a devastating loss.

Thanks to Anson and Dr Marion for going up the mountain and getting our power back on for the repeater !! I heard the snake made her way back inside.......If Anson would just take her as a pet
we wouldnt have to worry about the poor thing anymore. At least we know we won't have any mice in the shack !!!

South Carolina, Georgia highways under watch in statewide speeding crackdown For the ninth year in a row, five southeastern states will conduct a regional weeklong speed enforcement and awareness campaign.

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Volunteer amateur radio operators serving in the ARRL® Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®) are embedded with local served agencies in the areas of central Texas affected by devastating floods

👉During the flooding event and subsequent search and recovery missions, ARES members have been deployed to serve many different counties, including hard-hit Kerr and Kendall Counties. Mutual aid has been offered between several surrounding ARRL sections.

READ MORE and follow for more updates on this story by heading to ARRL News:
🔗- arrl.org/news-features

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A Tragic Reminder: Safety Must Come First in the Field It’s with a heavy heart that I share news of a tragic accident that took the life of fellow ham radio operator and POTA enthusiast, Tripp Owens (N4NTO). According to CBS 17 and WRAL, Tripp died aft…

The sassafras repeater has been put back in service. Also evicted a BIG snake from the radio bunker.