Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Ready to serve.
Princeton Ham Radio Club members participate in ARES and help build dependable communications skills for emergencies and community events.
What ARES does
Communication when it matters
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service consists of licensed amateurs who register their qualifications and equipment with local ARES leadership for public-service communications duty.
Radio can operate independently of cellular, internet, and commercial power systems. Through training, exercises, nets, and field operations, participating members prepare to support local officials and partner organizations when requested.
Learn about ARES at ARRL →Join local ARES
ARES registration form
Licensed amateur radio operators interested in supporting local emergency and public-service communications may complete the official ARRL ARES Registration Form.
Local infrastructure
W4KBL systems support readiness.
Our repeaters, Winlink gateway, APRS digipeater, communications trailer, and trained operators provide several ways to move information during exercises and real emergencies.