Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club
Amateur Radio Emergency Service - ARES

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Basic Description

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is part of the Amateur Radio Relay League's (ARRL) extensive volunteer field organization dedicated to public service. ARES is comprised of amateur radio operators who volunteer to provide a resource of trained operators for reliable primary or secondary communications links for governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in the ARRL or any other organization, is eligible for membership in ARES.

If you are interested in joining, contact the emergency coordinator at 805-967-3174, or come to one of our monthly meetings held the second Monday each months at the County Health building, 300 N. San Antonio Road (off Calle Real) starting at 7 PM. Use the side entrance closest to the freeway.

You can also check in to our net held every Monday night (except meeting nights) at 7:30 PM on the 146.79 (-) club repeater. PL 131.8.
 

Other ARES Links

• ARRL Amateur Radio Emergency Service
• Lessons on Emergency Communications in Hawaii