Membership in the Alachua County ARES® program requires residence in Alachua County, a valid amateur radio license, active participation in training and ARES® events or activations, and the registration in the North Florida Section database.

New: Accessories Guide for Handy Talkie Radios

North Florida Section Presentation, April '09 (PowerPoint)
North Florida Amateur Radio Emergency Communitions Plan (PDF)

Alachua County is now in the ARES® Sante Fe District of the North Florida Section.

"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 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."

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