Technician 2026-2030T2C06
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 organized by the ARRL consisting of licensed amateurs who volunteer their time, equipment, and skills for public service and emergency communications. Anyone with a valid amateur radio license can join ARES; no special military affiliation or separate certification is required.
Distractors often confuse ARES with RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) or MARS (Military Auxiliary Radio System). RACES is a protocol created by the FCC and FEMA for civil defense, while MARS is military-sponsored. ARES is strictly a civilian, voluntary public service organization.
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