Skill Levels
Level 1 - Entry level into ARES®, includes skills learned when obtaining an Amateur Radio license
Obtain Technician class or higher Amateur Radio License
Join an ARES group
Skill Levels
Level 1 - Entry level into ARES®, includes skills learned when obtaining an Amateur Radio license
Level 2 - Set of skills desired by ARES® obtained through coursework and training.
Obtain Technician class or higher Amateur Radio License
Join an ARES group
Net Participation (Once per Quarter).
Program tone into HT.
Program frequency & offset into radio.
Write and send an ICS-213 message.
Build a simple dipole antenna** Encouraged
Build Powerpole® adapter cable** Encouraged
Solder PL259 connector to coax** Encouraged
Assemble a 24-hour Deployment Kit** Encouraged
Skill Levels
Level 1 - Entry level into ARES®, includes skills learned when obtaining an Amateur Radio license
Level 2 - Set of skills desired by ARES® obtained through coursework and training
Level 3 - Increased skill set that initiates a pathway to leadership positions and assignments
Obtain Technician class or higher Amateur Radio License.
Join an ARES group.
IS-288.a – Role of Voluntary organizations in Emergency Mgt*.
Net Participation (Once per Quarter).
Public Service Event Participation (Annually)
Simulated Emergency Test or Exercise Participation (Bi-Annually)
Serve as Net Control
Program tone into HT.
Present a training session
Participate in PIO activities (PR-101 Qualifies)
Hold/held a leadership position in a group
Program frequency & offset into radio.
Write and send an ICS-213 message.
Proficient in using ICS forms
Operate VHF Digital messaging station in Peer-to-peer mode
Operate HF Digital Mode Messaging Station
Program Tone into HT
Program frequency & offset into radio
Build a simple dipole antenna** Encouraged
Build Powerpole® adapter cable** Encouraged
Solder PL259 connector to coax** Encouraged
Assemble a 24-hour Deployment Kit** Encouraged