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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David Hanchett Named EC for Benzie County
David Hanchett KJ4KFJ has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Benzie County.
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Daniel Hebron Named EC for Cass County
Daniel Hebron N8VPZ has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Cass County.
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Michael Vandermey Appointed DEC for NWS APX
Michael Vandermey KD8REH has recently been appointed as the District Emergency Coordinator aligned to the National Weather Service in the APX region, covering the northern portion of the lower peninsula.