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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, please fill out the ARES Application and mail it to

Lou Dartanner, N6ZKJ
5546 Cathedral Oaks Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

Other ARES Links

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

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