ARES Membership Requirements
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.
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