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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Cameron Thurston Appointed Oscoda EC
Cameron Thurston N9KOP has been appointed as Emergency Coordinator for Oscoda County. Cameron takes over from Don Hosmer W8SWL.
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Jim Dunbar K8JBD Appointed Washtenaw County EC
Jim Dunbar K8JBD accepted the appointment in January as the emergency coordinator, taking over from Benjamin Pinette who has accepted a position as the emergency manager for Washtenaw County.