Mission
Public-service communications during emergencies and community-sponsored events.
Who We Are
Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a program of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the National Association for Amateur Radio.
Our members come from the city of Manchester and from surrounding communities.
What We Do
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Our training is based on proficient operating practice, on ARRL guidance including elements of the national Incident Command System (ICS), and on the requirements of supported organizations.
We welcome amateur radio operators interested in learning or developing existing skills in tactical voice communications, digital communications, operating in the field, or operating from home.
Our on-air training net is ordinarily held on the second and fourth Tuesday at 1900hr.
Classroom or Zoom training is ordinarily held on the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Who We Serve
- Auburn
- Bedford
- Candia
- Deerfield
- Goffstown
- Hooksett
- Manchester
- Two hospitals
- Two municipal agencies
- New Boston
- Other communities as requested
Training Activities
All members are encouraged to become proficient in one or more communications modes.
- Tactical voice communications.
- Voice messaging using radiograms and ICS forms.
- Digital messaging with the Narrow Band Emergency Messaging Software.
- Winlink email over radio to any valid email address world-wide.
Voice and digital Net Control operations.
Mobile and portable communications equipment configurations.
Other communication modes, as required by the mission.