The Amateur
Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed
amateurs who have voluntarily registered
their qualifications and equipment 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 for membership in the ARES. The only
qualification, other than possession of an Amateur
Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. Because
ARES is an amateur service, only amateurs are eligible
for membership. The possession of emergency-powered
equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement
for membership. |
