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.
ARES membership requirements
Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other
local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in
ARES. Training will be required to participate fully in Johnson
County EOC operations. Please contact us 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.
