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 the 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.  The majority of Atlantic County ARES members also belong to RACES.  ARES & RACES working together provides greater flexibility and utility when serving the various emergency agencies and services within the community.

Our goal is for all Atlantic County members to hold dual membership in RACES and ARES!

For information e-mail: Mike Price, N2JVM