What's New

Stay informed about our website development, planned features, and upcoming enhancements designed to better serve ARPSC members and the community.

🚀 Website Upgrades & What Members Can Expect

Modern Hosting & Deployment Workflow

Our new website leverages professional-grade infrastructure and development practices:

Built with modern web development tools – Professional development environment ensuring code quality and consistency
Version-controlled source – Full change history and collaborative development capabilities
Automated build and deploy pipeline – Consistent, reliable updates with every code change
Secure DNS and traffic protection layer – SSL security, DDoS protection, and intelligent traffic routing

This infrastructure ensures fast, secure, and reliable access for all members and the public.

Live Operational Views Coming Soon

We're developing real-time operational dashboards to enhance situational awareness and coordination:

Net Control Live Logs – Real-time activity logs from net control operations for transparency and training
Repeater & Node Status – Automated health monitoring and status crawls for our radio infrastructure
Operational Dashboards – Live displays for active events, deployment status, and resource tracking

📡 Rolling Out These features will be deployed gradually as each component is tested and validated.

SKYWARN Upgrades In Development

Enhanced weather monitoring capabilities are on the horizon:

NWS Weather API Integration – Automatic retrieval of current weather alerts and warnings
Live Alert Display – Real-time severe weather alerts displayed on the SKYWARN section
Macomb County Focus – Filtered alerts relevant to our coverage area and White Lake NWS office
Mobile-Friendly Alerts – Quick access to critical weather information on any device

Our goal is to provide SKYWARN spotters with immediate access to official NWS products and alerts.

Member Features Planned

We're planning member-centric features to improve engagement and streamline operations:

Online Signup System – Simplified volunteer registration directly through the website
Member Login Portal – Secure access to member-only resources and information
Private Member Areas – Access to training materials, schedules, and internal communications
Event Registration – Easy sign-up for nets, training sessions, and community events
Resource Library – Centralized repository for SOPs, frequency lists, and reference documents

🔒 Future Enhancement These features will be rolled out as we finalize security and user management systems.

We're Building Something Great!

We have an ambitious roadmap ahead, and changes will appear frequently as new features roll out. Please be patient as we work to deliver these improvements while maintaining operational reliability.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we enhance our digital presence!

📢 Organization News

Stay tuned for updates about ARPSC activities, training opportunities, and community events. Check back regularly for the latest news and announcements.

News and announcements will be posted here as they become available.

Have Feedback or Ideas?

We welcome your input! If you have suggestions for website features or would like to share feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out.