ARES Region 1, District 5 (R1D5) congratulates Gabriel (KF0LYR) and Michael (KF0PAY) for completing New Member Training (NMT). NMT took place on Saturday, March 15th at the Parker United Methodist Church. New members learned about the organization’s history, structure, and mission as well as current requirements and professional standards. New members received a flash drive with lots of material related to ARES, ARRL, and other amateur radio information. Of course, refreshments were served and enjoyed by all.
To learn more about becoming a member of ARES R1D5 visit our Join webpage. Moreover, browse the entire website to discover how Amateur radio operators can perform an invaluable service to the Douglas and Elbert County communities during an emergency when the normal channels of communication have been disrupted and what would be expected of you as an emergency communicator.
What is ARES®?
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 to apply for membership in the 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 service, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
About ARESDEC – ARES® of Douglas & Elbert Counties
Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Douglas and Elbert Counties (ARESDEC) is one of 28 ARES® districts in the state of Colorado. For more than 30 years, ARESDEC has been serving our community in times of emergency and disaster by providing volunteer communications services to public safety agencies and support organizations (i.e., American Red Cross and Salvation Army). We are a service organization comprised of amateur radio operators who donate our time, equipment, and expertise. We train our members to use best communications practices to effectively assist our served agencies.
Want to see more? Visit our Website at www.aresdec.org or Contact Us for more information.
