The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. ARES membership is often a starting point for volunteers seeking to support public service and/or public safety.
Latest ARES News
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Scott Fountain Appointed Emergency Coordinator
Scott Fountain, K8YYF, has been appointed emergency coordinator for Saint Joseph County. Thank you, Scott, for taking on this role!
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Mike Vander Veer Appointed EC for Oakland County
Mike Vander Veer, KD8ATK, has been appointed emergency coordinator for Oakland County. Mike is succeeding Jim Richards, AB8JR, who has stepped down after many years of service in that position. Thanks to Jim for all that he has contributed to support public service and public safety through the years, and congratulations and thank you to…
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Ted Bak Appointed Emergency Coordinator for Gladwin County
Ted Bak, K8EO, is returning to the position of emergency coordinator for Gladwin County, replacing John Elston.