Emergency Amateur Radio
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 for Virginia District 7.
Follow tabs 2, 3, and 4 to start your training.
- Level 1 - Entry level into ARES®, includes skills learned when obtaining an Amateur Radio license
ARES TRAINING LEVEL ( 1 )
These are the basics
- 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
- 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
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
ARES Orientation for new and prospective members 2021 By Bob Turner, W6RHK
