Loudoun Amateur Radio Group
Public   and  Community  Service
Please, Refer To Our " ANNOUNCEMENTS   SECTION " For Future
Emergency Service and Public Service Communications Operations


WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS - FEMA SUPPORTS ARES EMERGENCY CAPABILITIES

Battle of Ball's Bluff Reenactment - October 2011

In October 2011, under the leadership of President Luther Guise - K5NOB of Leesburg, VA., the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group provided public service communications support for the reenactment of the Battle of Ball's Bluff.

Riley Hollingsworth - K4ZDH on Public Service

A Living Legend spoke to the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group in October 2010. Mr. Hollingsworth's address is all inspiring and is a great tribute to the American Way, our Amateur Radio Community and to Mr. Hollingsworth's outstanding service to the Nation. He has allowed us to share his remarks.

The LARG Weekly Training Operations

The LARG conducts weekly Operational Nets on HF CW, HF SSB and 2-Meter FM Voice All are encouraged to check into these nets. Net Operations are Announced on our "Announcement Page." Net specific instructions are here. Come join in our many operating activities.

Science Olympiad at Mountain View Elementary School

On Thursday, June 4, 2009, Rick Miller, AI1V, and Grant Russell, KB3EMT, of the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group, spent the day at Mountain View Elementary School in Purcellville teaching some bright young minds about the “magic” of radio in their Science Olympiad.

Crime Prevention Evening
Sterling Park - 2009

On Thursday, January 15, 2009, the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group participated in a special Crime Prevention Evening in Sterling Park with Loudoun County Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio. Representatives were present from DEA, US Postal Inspectors Service, State Police and Loudoun Sheriff's Office. Congressman Frank Wolf and some Loudoun County Officials were also present.

Dulles Airport Emergency Exercise - 2007

On May 5, 2007, Loudoun County and other Northern Virginia Amateur Radio Emergency Service members participate in the periodic Dulles International Airport Emergency Disaster Drill.

VERTEX - 2007

On April 25, 2007, Loudoun Amateur Radio Group and Loudoun County Amateur Radio Emergency Service members participate in the Virginia Emergency Response Team Exercise 2007.

Leesburg Air Show 2010

The annual Leesburg Executive Airport Air Show was held on Saturday, October 23, 2010. It featured experimental aircraft and other static aircraft on display in addition to local and national aerial artists. The evening ended with the Annual 1940's Hangar Dance sponsored by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF). For the first time, the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group provided on-site supplemental back up communications support for the show with emphasis on parking and crowd control, and of course, back up support communications for air field and flight safety. As many as 15,000 visitors were expected.

Reston Century 2000 ~ 2010

This annual ride of the Reston Bicycle Club across Loudoun County. The Loudoun Amateur Radio Group and Loudoun ARES provides public service emergency communications support to these operations.

First Night Leesburg 1994 ~ 2010

This annual family-oriented activity attracts thousands of  visitors on New Year's Eve. LARG's super communicators in coordination with the Loudoun County Amateur Radio Emergency Service provide pubic service communications support with VHF - UHF Radio Nets.

Purcellville Library Radio Display May 2006

The Loudoun Amateur Radio Group under the leadership of Karl Hamilton - KI4BDS of Purcellville created a "Special Amateur Radio With Lots Of CW" Display for the Purcellville Library during the month of May 2006.

Lovettsville Oktoberfest 2007 ~ 2010

2008 was the second year that John Westerman - WB5ODJ organized our support for the Lovettsville Oktoberfest. We were responding to a request for emergency communications service from the Loudoun County Battalion Chief Mike Deli and the Lovettsville Fire & Rescue Company 12.

Leesburg March of Dimes Walk - 2006

This annual family friendly event attracts several hundred walkers on a 5-mile route through Leesburg. The LARG and Loudoun ARES provides public service communications for this very nice early Sunday morning event.

Rust Library Radio Active Display - 2005

The Loudoun Amateur Radio Group under the leadership of Larry Hughes - K3HE of Leesburg created a "Radio Active" Display for the Rust Library in Leesburg during the month of November 2005.

Loudoun Hospital Code Orange Drill - 2005

The Loudoun Amateur Radio Group and Loudoun ARES under the leadership of Bill Frisbie - W3EMH of Sterling provided Emergency Communications Support to the Loudoun Hospital complexes at Landsdowne and Cornwall on October 22, 2005.

Potomac Station Safety Day - 2005

The Loudoun ARES and Loudoun ARG participated in the First Potomac Station's community 'Safety Day' on Sunday, May 15, 2005.

Loudoun Hospital Cornwall Repeater - 2005

In the spring of 2005, assistance was provided to relocate David Boltson's WA4TXE Repeater from Sterling to the Loudoun Hospital's Cornwall Campus. This report describes the survey preformed to obtain coordination.

Hike For Hope - 2004

The Loudoun ARES and Loudoun ARG provided communications support for the Friends of Loudoun Mental Health Walkathon at Brunswick, MD on Saturday, October 23, 2004.

Loudoun ARES Brief - 2004

This is a brief provided by Tom Dawson - WB3AKD of Round Hill, VA. Tom is the ARES Emergency Coordinator for Loudoun County. It was most recently provided to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fair on July 17, 2004 in Hamilton, VA. The file is in .pdf form and about 472k.

Emergency Prep Fair - 2004

The LARG participated along with the Loudoun ARES in a community oriented Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, July 17th in Hamilton, VA.

PR: Dulles Emergency Exercise - 2004

This Press Release by Larry Hughes - K3HE of Leesburg describes Amateur Radio participation the Dulles International Airport's periodic Emergency Exercise.

Dulles Airport Emergency Exercise - 2004

In May 2004, Loudoun and other regional Amateur Radio Emergency Service members participated in the periodic Dulles International Airport Emergency Disaster Drill. This report discusses operations at the medical evac helo-pad.

Countryside Fall Fest - 2003

In October 2003, Boyd Garrett - N5TCI of Countryside and other members of the LARG demonstrated Amateur Radio communications services and capabilities to the homeowners and their families at their 2003 Fall Fest.

Hurricane Isabel - 2003

In September 2003, the Loudoun Chapter of the American Red Cross who operated three Relocation Centers during the invasion of Hurricane Isabel was provided Emergency Communications by LARG and Loudoun ARES members under the leadership of the Loudoun ARES EC, Tom Dawson - WB3AKD.

Radio Relay & Communications System User Operational Requirements - 2002

This is a Draft Statement of User Operational Requirements for a Radio Relay and Communications System to support Emergency and Public Communications Support Services of the Loudoun Amateur Radio Group. It was initiated when the LARG was considering obtaining its own VHF-UHF repeater system.

9-11   September 11, 2001

On September 11 and 12, 2001, many LARG members installed and operated ARES Stations at the Dulles International Airport Family Assistance Center and the Headquarters of the Loudoun Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Antique Car Poker Run - NOT - 2000

LARG planned to provide communications for the First Annual Antique Car Poker Run on Saturday, June 3, 2000, under the auspices of Loudoun County Parks and Recreation.