Technician 2022-2026T2C06
What is the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)?
A
Answer
Operating procedures and emergency communications
Type
A
A group of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service
B
A group of licensed amateurs who are members of the military and who voluntarily agreed to provide message handling services in the case of an emergency
C
A training program that provides licensing courses for those interested in obtaining an amateur license to use during emergencies
D
A training program that certifies amateur operators for membership in the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
Answer Notes
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a program sponsored by the ARRL consisting of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for public service communications duty. ARES volunteers provide crucial backup communications during disasters and large-scale public events.
It is important to distinguish ARES from RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service), which is governed by civil defense authorities. Furthermore, ARES is not a military group, nor is it a training program designed to help unlicensed individuals earn their amateur radio license.
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