Forsyth County ARES WX4EOC

Our Mission:
A primary responsibility of the Amateur Radio Service, as established by Part 97 of the Federal Communications Commission’s regulations, is the performance of public service communications for the general public, particularly in times of emergency when normal communications are not available. To that end, the  Georgia Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service members, under the oversight of the American Radio Relay League, will equip themselves and train to provide communications as a direct service to the general public through government and relief agencies located in Georgia, local government jurisdictions, the State of Georgia, and Federal Agencies when requested by those agencies.  



 


Who's ARES?

Forsyth County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a group of dedicated Amateur Radio volunteers ("HAMS") made up of people like you.  We care about our community and we provide emergency communications and spotter storm information as a part of Forsyth County's and the state of Georgia's emergency services.  When power fails-- Amateur Radio communications remain strong.

Any licensed HAM in Forsyth County is encouraged to learn more by coming to one of our meetings as described below, or contacting the Emegency Coordinator, Jerry Adams.

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.

Who Can I Contact?

You can contact the following people about Forsyth ARES:

Phil Faulkner:  K4YE@arrl.net
(NE Georgia District Emergency Coordinator)

Jerry Adams  W4PX@arrl.net
(Forsyth County Emergency Coordinator)

Better yet, Just come to one of our monthly meetings and meet the whole group.

 

ARES Monthly Meetings

Meetings are the second Monday of the month at the City of Cumming Police Station, 301 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Cumming GA 30040 at 7PM. (2 blocks south of courthouse)  Take Georgia 400, exit 14 west (Hwy 20), stay straight (leaving Hwy 20) as road becomes Veterans Memorial Blvd.  Cumming Police Station on the left.  Click here for a map

 

Weekly ARES Net

Forsyth County ARES Net meets weekly every Tuesday at 8 PM via the Sawnee Mountain Amateur Group VHF repeater (147.150+, no tone).  In case of repeater failure the net will operate on 146.46 MHz simplex.
More info Here

 

Email List

We also maintain a Yahoo group to keep in contact via email. You may join if you are interested in Amateur Radio, or have your Amateur Radio License. Forsyth_County_ARES Group

 

Informal Gatherings

An informal "lunch bunch" meets every Thursday around 11:30 at Lenny's Subs in the Wal-Mart shopping center, next to PetSmart.

We also get together for coffee (and an occasional true story) Saturday mornings at 8:30am, at Jittermugs (on Hwy 20 about a mile west of downtown of Cumming)

National Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) Web Site

Georgia ARES Web Site

National Skywarn Web Site

 

 

Phil Faulkner:  K4YE@arrl.net
(NE Georgia District Emergency Coordinator)

Jerry Adams  W4PX@arrl.net
(Forsyth County Emergency Coordinator)

 

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