Arlington Radio Public Service Club
Welcome to the Arlington Radio Public Service Club website. Our activities include making cheerful contacts on the ham bands, expanding our technical expertise, and serving the community. Providing Auxiliary Communication to Arlington County VA Emergency Management is our primary purpose, through our FCC-authorized Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) repeaters, nets, and drills. Join us on the air for fun and service.
Will Doggette K3SRF, ARPSC President
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Arlington County RACES Net
Wednesdays at 9 p.m. W4AVA repeater, 146.625 MHz (input -600 Hz) tone 107.2. All Amateur Radio operators are welcome to participate in the net. **While the 146.625 repeater system undergoes maintenance, the RACES net will be held on 146.625 simplex. Other nets may use the 448.625 repeater.
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The 2024 Arlington 2m Simplex Test
Embracing the Simplicity and Strategy of 2m Simplex in Amateur Radio In amateur radio, the allure of 2m Simplex lies in its simplicity and direct approach to communication. This mode, free from the complexities of offsets, CTCSS codes, and digital repeaters, represents ham radio in its most elemental form. For licensed operators, especially those new…
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Arlington RACES Net Hams Go Portable During Winter Field Day
K3SRF, KC3ULX, and K4RT operated on battery power during a chilly, and at times, rainy winter weekend during the 2023 Winter Field Day. Read the full article…
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ARPSC Appreciates Volunteers
As an all volunteer organization, we are very grateful for the folks that regularly participate in club activities from the club president to net control stations, each person makes a contribution to help things operate well and help us all be ready for any EMCOM situations that may come up. Thank you!