Emergency Amateur Radio

ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Services)

What Is ARES? In the United States, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service is a corps of trained amateur radio operator volunteers organized to assist in public service and emergency communications. It is organized and sponsored by the American Radio Relay League and the Radio Amateurs.

First, read the ARES manual, fill out the ARES Registration form and submit it to your local Emergency Coordinator. Follow tabs 1,2, and 3 to start your training.

Successful completion the skill Level within
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATOR INDIVIDUAL TASK BOOK

Skill Levels

  • Level 1 - Entry level into ARES®, includes skills learned when obtaining an Amateur Radio license

ARES TRAINING LEVEL (1) These are the basics

  • Obtain Technician class or higher Amateur Radio License

  • Join an ARES group

  • ARES Task Book


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.

ARES TRAINING LEVEL (2) Required

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

ARES TRAINING LEVEL (3) Required