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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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,…
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Jodie Thompson Appointed District 1 Emergency Coordinator
Jodie Thompson has been appointed as District Emergency Coordinator (DEC) for District 1. She succeeds Tim Crane, who has stepped back in order to devote time to other pursuits. Tim continues in his role as assistant state coordinator for training, and with his work in helping to train and build the AUXCOMM team in Genessee…
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David Hanchett Named EC for Benzie County
David Hanchett KJ4KFJ has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Benzie County.