Forsyth ARES
Forsyth County, Georgia, Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Forsyth County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a subpart of the Sawnee Amateur Radio Association. It’s a separate group of dedicated Amateur Radio volunteers made up of people like you who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. We care about our community and we provide emergency communications and storm spotter information as a part of Forsyth County’s, and the state of Georgia’s, emergency services.
Anyone holding a valid FCC issued Amateur Radio license, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible for membership in ARES. The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. We encourage you to learn more by coming to one of our meetings as described below, or contacting the Emergency Coordinator, Jerry Adams.
Because ARES is an amateur radio service, only amateur radio operators are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered radio equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership. When other forms of normal communications fail, Amateur Radio communication remains functional.
Field Day
Every year Amateur Radio operators, including the Forsyth County Amateur Radio Emergency Service, set up stations using emergency power – to ensure that we’ll be able to do so when real emergencies arrive. Check out our setup, or come by and see it, or help operate!
Who Can I Contact?
You can contact the following people about Forsyth ARES, or come to our monthly meeting and meet the whole group!
Jerry Adams: W4PX@arrl.net
(Forsyth County Emergency Coordinator)
Phil Faulkner: K4YE@arrl.net
(NE Georgia District Emergency Coordinator)