Via the ARRL: ARRL and FEMA Sign Agreement: Ham Radio is as Relevant as Ever

The agreement emphasizes the importance of skilled Amateur Radio Operators in times of crisis and the role of ARES leadership within the emergency communications space.

ARES (see the ARES fact sheet at ) is a network of trained Amateur Radio Service licensees organized across the country to provide communications and other support to served agencies, such as local governments, …

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