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WA4USN.org is the website of the Charleston Amateur Radio Society (CARS), an amateur radio club that operates under the callsign WA4USN. The site serves as the club's public-facing hub and member resource, publishing news, event announcements, licensing information, and technical references. It is written in English and is based in Charleston, South Carolina.
Who runs the site
The site title identifies it directly: "Charleston Amateur Radio Society – WA4USN." CARS is the organization behind the domain, and WA4USN is its amateur radio callsign. The site is built on WordPress, which is visible from the standard meta links (Entries feed, Comments feed, WordPress.org) in the footer.
What you'll find on the site
The navigation menu lays out the club's main content areas:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| CARS Info | General information about the club |
| Activities | Club events and operating activities |
| Membership | How to join |
| Newsletter | Club publications |
| About | Background on the organization |
| Officers | Club leadership |
| By Laws | Governing documents |
| History | Club history |
| Links | External resources |
| Hamfest | The club's hamfest event |
| Licensing | License classes and exam information |
| Museum Ships | Operating from museum ships |
| Using N1MM+ Logger Software | Logging software guidance |
| Repeaters | Club repeater information |
| Nets | Scheduled on-air nets |
| APRS | Automatic Packet Reporting System info |
| IRLP | Internet Radio Linking Project info |
| Emergency Prep | Emergency communications preparation |
| Volunteer | Volunteer opportunities |
What the club actually does
The recent posts show the site is actively maintained and documents real operating activity:
- Field Day — The club's 2026 Field Day was moved to a member's home (K4LXF) after arrangements to operate from the Yorktown fell through. A separate post confirms Field Day would not be on the Yorktown that year.
- Museum Ships Weekend — CARS activates three ships for Museum Ships Weekend, held 6–7 June 2026, operating only during museum public hours rather than overnight. The USS Yorktown CV-10 is operated under the callsign WA4USN.
- Patriots Point relocation — A new memorandum of understanding with Patriots Point followed the discovery of asbestos in the club's longtime space on the O2 deck, forcing a relocation.
- Media coverage — The club's Field Day outreach led to a story in the Post and Courier about amateur radio as emergency backup after hurricanes.
- Operating opportunities and classes — Posts reference a W1AW/4 operating opportunity, a General Class license class (online), an ISS SSTV event, and Skywarn Recognition Day.
Why the site matters to a visitor
If you're a licensed amateur radio operator in the Charleston area, the site is where you'd check for net schedules, repeater frequencies, meeting and event announcements, and license class offerings. If you're new to the hobby, the Licensing and Membership sections are the starting points. If you're researching the club, the History and By Laws pages document its structure and background.
The site is not a commercial or e-commerce property — it's a club communications platform, and its content reflects that: event notices, operating reports, and reference material for members and the wider amateur radio community.