Who we are:

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed amateur radio operators nationwide who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes.

Hays County ARES is the local disaster communications group representing ARES in Hays County, Texas and is led by the Emergency Coordinator (EC). The EC is appointed by the Section Manager (SM) of the ARRL South Texas Section, based on the recommendation of the Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC).

The only requirements for membership in this group are:

• An FCC Technician class amateur license or higher
• An interest in emergency communications
• A willingness to serve the agencies supported by ARES in a selfless and professional manner
• The possession of emergency-powered, portable and/or mobile VHF and HF communications equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
• Membership in the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) is not a requirement for membership in ARES at the local level.
• Residency in Hays County is not a requirement, however amateurs who have active ARES groups in their home counties are encouraged to participate in their local program.
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