RACES weekly net exercise: Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on 146.625 (-600 / PL 107.2). All Amateur Radio operators welcome to participate. Tactical RACES simplex frequency test first Wednesday of the month following RACES net. Check into the Washington Emergency Response Communications Network Sundays at 9 p.m. on 146.625. Register today for Arlington Alert. It's fast and easy to register. Click on tab below left.


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Arlington OEM Files Comments With FCC

In response to the Federal Communication Commission's Public Notice 12-523, requesting that the Amateur Radio community identify impediments to providing emergency services communications, the Arlington County Office of Emergency Management has submitted comments based, in part, on its experience with Amateur Radio volunteers. OEM's comments may be reviewed here.

The FCC's public notice was mandated by Public Law 112-96, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, which included a provision requiring the FCC to complete a study on the uses and capabilities of the Amateur Radio Service in cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security.
2012 Field Day: June 23-24. More information coming soon!

2012 Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts May 27

Arlington County Office of Emergency Management, in cooperation with Arlington RACES volunteers, marks Hurricane Preparedness Week May 27-June 2. The 2012 hurricane season starts June 1.

While hurricanes pose the greatest threat to life and property, tropical storms and depressions can also be devastating. Visit the National Weather Service
Hurricane Preparedness Week Web Site, which includes a Tropical Cyclone Preparedness Guide and other valuable information.


Find out more about Arlington County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) by visiting our RACES Information Page.


From the ARPSC Board of Directors

2012 marks seven years of continuous uninterrupted service from the W4AVA repeater system, except for scheduled maintenance. Our repeater system provides secure, reliable coverage for the National Capital Region.

To the general membership the Board would like to thank you for your continued support through club dues, participation in sponsored events and a special thanks to those dedicated members of RACES and our Repeater Committee.
• Wednesdays at 9 p.m.

• W4AVA repeater, 146.625 MHz (-600) tone 107.2.

• All Amateur Radio operators are welcome to participate in the net.

Replace VOM Battery to Avoid Failure

For many ham radio operators, a Volt-Ohm Meter (VOM) is an indispensable tool. Depending on its design, a VOM can be used to check DC or AC voltage, current flow, resistance and capacitance. These multimeters can be used for something as simple as checking for shorts in coaxial cable and connectors to trouble-shooting circuits.

It’s a good idea to check your VOM battery at least annually. Some newer VOMs actually have a low-battery indicator. When alerted by the indicator, promptly change the battery. A weak battery could cause inaccurate readings. An old battery can fail and leak – damaging the instrument.

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