This is the website of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) organization of Henderson County, North Carolina. The purpose of this website is to provide site visitors an introduction to ARES and to make available information to members of our organization in a useful and timely manner.
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES. Please inquire at the local level for specific information. Because ARES is an Amateur Radio program, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership. If you don't yet have a "ham" license, take a look at Ham Start or the website of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) to learn how to get licensed.
Print out this form and submit it to the local Emergency Coordinator (W4RYF).
Comments, etc., about this website should be directed to KN4GC.
When: Every Wednesday evening, 8:30 PM
What:Henderson County ARES/RACES Administrative and Training Net
Freq: 146.640 Mhz, PL 91.5. Purpose: pass traffic, information and training for ARES members.
All radio amateurs are welcome.