To our valued Hamshack Hotline community, It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sunset of the Hamshack Hotline project, effective August 29th, 2025. What began in 2018 as a simple idea in the humble closet of K1WIZ quickly grew into something none of us could have imagined – an expansive, global communications network built by and for amateur radio operators. From those early beginnings, Hamshack Hotline evolved into a robust VoIP system supported by multiple servers around the world, with over 7,000 interconnections at its peak. This incredible journey was made possible by the generosity of […]

Just getting started with ham radio? Whether you’re thinking about becoming a ham or you’ve just earned your license, this is a great place to begin. Consider this your quick-start guide—just a snapshot to help you take those first steps into the hobby. We encourage you to explore the W5IAS website and don’t hesitate to reach out to any fellow ham operator with questions. We’re a welcoming community, and we’re here to help you in every step of the way on your radio journey. Let us know how we can support you!

TARC Weather Net Audio 3.12.2006 While you are listening also check out the NWS report on this tornado.

TARC Weather Net Audio 3.11.2006

Subject: UPCOMING FEMA MULTI_REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS EXERCISE, JULY 9, 2025 Date: July 4, 2025 at 10:10:32 AM CDT All, We have been invited to participate in a FEMA Multi-Regional Communications Exercise, JULY 9, 2025. Unlike most exercises, this exercise does not give us the leisure of planning ahead with time for much detail. However, this exercise provides a realistic timeframe for such an event. In most “real-life” emergencies, we do not get the luxury of developing a detailed exercise specific plan. In addition to SHARES Winlink, which will provide agency to agency communications, this is also a wonderful opportunity for Winlink […]