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Amateur Radio Emergency Services

ARES Contact Information:
District Emergency Coordinator
Joe W. Pullen
Contact:  [uuu] xxx-yyyy
Email via:    jpullen at tc3net.com (replace at with @)
Emergency Coordinator for Owosso
Tom Carpenter, KI8AS
Email via:    ki8as at charter.net (replace at with @)
Additional information on ARES can be found at the following URL links:
Michigan Section ARPSC Website (ARES, RACES, SkyWarn Site)
Natiional Races Website 
For the most current local information, contact Tom Carpenter

In the Event of an Emergency in Michigan, remember that the

HF Emergency Frequency for Michigan is 3932 kHz or 7232 kHz

unless otherwise announced ! !

Shiawassee County ARES

The ARES group provides communication during emergency operations when other forms of public communications fail. Using even the simplest of radio setups and antennas, amateurs communicate with each other for fun, during emergencies, and even in contests. They handle messages for police and other public service organizations during all kinds of emergencies.

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization, is eligible for membership in the ARES. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. Because ARES is an amateur service, only amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.

Michigan Information - - see links at bottom of this page.

Shiawassee County ARES Information:

The Shiawassee County ARES conducts meetings monthly at the normal 'SARA Club meetings' on the second Tuesday of the month at the Red Cross Building, 702 Corunna Ave., Corruna, MI. Meetings begin at 1900 (local time) and include monthly emergency training notifications if any.

The local group participates in a number of year round public service events & club operating activities: