Amateur Radio – Licensing Exams – Valdosta Amateur Radio Club

The Valdosta Amateur Radio Club (VARC) is a recognized and esteemed Laurel Testing VEC (Volunteer Examiner Coordinator). As a Laurel VEC, VARC plays a vital role in facilitating amateur radio licensing exams and supporting aspiring radio operators in their journey. VARC’s commitment to promoting amateur radio education and fostering a strong radio community is evident through their affiliation with the Laurel VEC. By organizing and conducting regular testing sessions, VARC ensures that individuals have access to the necessary resources and opportunities to obtain their amateur radio licenses. Through their dedication, VARC contributes significantly to the growth and development of the amateur radio community in Valdosta and beyond.

Active Hurricane Season Predicted for 2024 April 13, 2024
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers predict an active Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) in their initial 2024 forecast.ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, attended the National Hurricane Conference in Florida in late March, where the CSU prediction was issued. "The common discussion at the National Hurricane Conference this year […]
Amateur Radio Saves Family in Death Valley National Park April 12, 2024
Death Valley National Park is in a remote desert in southern California, where mobile phone networks are spotty at best. On Saturday, April 6, a radio amateur and his family were enjoying the park when their vehicle became stuck in mud in a dangerous area. Without access to a cell network, the ham called for […]
Ham Radio Active During Eclipse April 12, 2024
Millions of people across the United States got to see a rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.The path of totality -- the line of darkness where the moon fully occluded the sun -- stretched through the South Pacific, Mexico, central Texas, the Ozarks, the Midwest, the Rust Belt area, and to New England […]