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AT YOUR SERVICE Providing voluntary communications in time of need
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The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a voluntary
radio communications service available to federal, state,
county and local governments, as well as non-profit
origination's.
More than 25 thousand amateurs nationwide who have voluntarily registered their services and formed an organized pool of operators to provide reliable primary or secondary communications links for governmental agencies and/or non-profit organizations when needed Communications provided may be in the form of voice, radio teletype, television, computer modes or even Morse code. handheld amateur radio equipment has a range that varies from next door to the next county or state. ARES operators pride them selves in their professionalism. They are "amateurs" only by virtue of their volunteering their time, skill, and equipment at no cost to you to help meet your needs For more information on ARES |
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