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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Stewart Kirker Named EC for Mason County
Stewart Kirker W8SDK has been appointed Emergency Coordinator for Mason County, succeeding Mike Collins KC8JWB.
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Dylan Vincent Appointed as EC for Mackinac
Dylan Vincent KE8UFF has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Mackinac County effective October 1. Dylan succeeds Ron Peterka W8DR. Congratulations, Dylan, and many thanks to Ron for his years of service!
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AUXCOMM Fall Statewide Exercise Results
The 2022 statewide Fall exercise took place on October 8 from 9:00 to noon, followed by a hot wash. Special thanks to Jack Swift N8WAV, Tim Crane WM8A, Matt McCormick KE8CRV, and Randy Williams KD8MOK for their input, support, and assistance in bringing this exercise together. We hope that you had as much fun in…