Effective Date: July 9, 2026
Welcome to the W4SNC Amateur Radio Club website.
Our website exists to promote amateur radio, provide information about our club and its activities, and serve the amateur radio community in the Lake Norman area. The following policies explain how information on this website is used and maintained.
Photographs and Video
W4SNC regularly photographs club meetings, Field Day, public service events, license classes, operating activities, and other club functions. These photographs help document our club’s history, recognize our members, and promote amateur radio to the public.
Photos and videos may be published on this website, in newsletters, on social media, or in other club publications.
If you prefer not to appear in photographs or videos published by the club, please let a club officer or the webmaster know. We will make every reasonable effort to honor your request.
FCC Amateur Radio Call Signs
Amateur radio call signs are public records maintained by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Because amateur radio is a public communications service, W4SNC may publish members’ call signs in meeting minutes, event reports, contest results, volunteer recognition, training materials, photographs, and other club-related content.
We do not publish members’ personal contact information without their permission unless the information is already publicly available through official government records or the member has requested that it be published.
Website Content
The information on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes.
Although we strive to keep the information accurate and up to date, occasional errors or outdated information may occur. W4SNC makes no warranties regarding the completeness or accuracy of the information presented.
External Links
Our website contains links to organizations and resources that may be helpful to amateur radio operators, including the ARRL, the FCC, weather services, emergency management agencies, repeater resources, and other amateur radio websites.
These links are provided as a convenience. W4SNC is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites.
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, the original articles, photographs, graphics, and other content published on this website are the property of W4SNC or their respective authors.
You are welcome to link to our website or quote brief excerpts with appropriate attribution. Please contact us before reproducing substantial portions of our original content.
Respectful Participation
W4SNC is committed to fostering a friendly, welcoming environment for everyone interested in amateur radio.
We ask that all communications associated with this website remain courteous, respectful, and consistent with the spirit of amateur radio and good citizenship.
Privacy
Information We Collect
Our website is primarily informational.
Visitors are not required to create accounts or register to use the website.
If you contact us by email, we receive only the information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry or to support legitimate club activities.
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Cookies
Like most WordPress websites, W4SNC may use cookies that are necessary for the normal operation of the website.
These cookies are not used by W4SNC for advertising or marketing purposes.
Most web browsers allow you to control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Embedded Content
From time to time, this website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, maps, or other third-party resources.
When you interact with embedded content, those third-party websites may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Information Sharing
W4SNC does not sell, rent, or share visitors’ personal information with third parties.
Information will be disclosed only when required by law or when necessary to protect the security and integrity of the website.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the limited information we receive. However, no website or Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to These Policies
These policies may be updated from time to time as our website and club activities evolve. Any changes will be posted on this page along with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about these policies or the W4SNC website, please contact the W4SNC Webmaster.
Our Mission
W4SNC is dedicated to promoting amateur radio through education, technical experimentation, emergency preparedness, public service, and fellowship.
Whether you’re newly licensed, returning to the hobby after many years, or have decades of experience on the air, you’ll find a welcoming community of operators who enjoy sharing knowledge, helping one another, and having fun with amateur radio.
Thank you for visiting W4SNC. We hope to hear you on the air and welcome you at one of our meetings or club events.