Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES)

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

  • Jack Cook Named EC for Ottawa County

    Jack Cook N8RRL has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Ottawa County. Jack succeeds Philip Van Huis K8PVH who will continue to assist in the county. Thank you Phil, for all of your effort, and congratulations to Jack!


  • Fred Moses Appointed District 3 Emergency Coordinator

    Fred Moses has been appointed as District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) for District 3. He succeeds Max Schneider, who was filling the role temporarily. A Michigan native, Fred W8FSM has been licensed since 2000. He has a background in computers and RF networking, and is a staunch believer in community service, most notably helping to support…


  • Fall Statewide Exercise Results

    The Fall 2023 Statewide AUXCOMM Exercise was held October 14, with a focus on PACE planning. A few facts about the exercise: Overall, the exercise was well received. A couple of deltas noted are that: Scores have been tabulated on the reports submitted, and the results are listed below. Congratulations to all of the teams,…