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2 Meter Simplex and the 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 […]

Volunteer to be a Radio Operator for the 2023 Marine Corps Marathon!

Calling all radio operators! We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a vital team supporting the upcoming 47th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) on Sunday, October 29. The MCM relies on approximately 150 amateur radio operators to ensure seamless communication throughout the event. Your role? Provide essential situational awareness and rapid communication […]

Repeater System Update

The W4AVA repeater system is part of a broader linked system. Dave Jordan (WA3GIN) has been heading up the work on this as a labor of love for quite some time. He has managed to put together a relatively nice linked repeater system with a couple of great friends down in the Northern Neck, Jeff […]

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…

Update to Club Officers

Now that we’re a few months into the new year, we’ve had our most recent board meeting and we’ve updated our club officers. 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 […]

It’s W4AVA’s 15th Birthday!

15 Years ago, Arlington County RACES was formed and along with it, W4AVA was registered with the FCC. Through the support of our county and the work of our most active club members, we are now the proud caretakers of our Nation’s Capital’s most powerful and widest area coverage repeater system!