Our Purpose

Hamilton County ARES strives to be an effective partner in emergency/disaster response, providing the citizens of our county and public service/safety partners with amateur radio communications expertise, situational awareness, and capabilities of professional communicators.

ARES STATUS

Amateur (ham) Radio is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.

Are you interested in serving your community? Do you want to learn the art of radio communications? What better way than to get your ham radio license? Click the button below for more information.

What is "Ham Radio?"

Getting your License

For information on joining ARES in Hamilton County Indiana please contact:

Mike Hume - Emergency Coordinator - KD9BKU@gmail.com

Matthew Weber - Asst Emergency Coordinator - KD9WFK@gmail.com

Dallas Milem - Asst Emergency Coordinator - KD9TJH@gmail.com

Join us on the ARES / CIARA Net (Central Indiana Amateur Radio Association) every Sunday at 8:00 PM on the K9EOC Hamilton County Repeater 145.170 or 443.550 both with a 77 Hz Tone

What is ARES?

Amateur radio operators use their training, skills, and equipment to provide communications during emergencies When All Else Fails®. Hams serve our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers, and wired and wireless networks. Amateur radio can function completely independently of the internet and phone systems. An amateur radio station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast, connect it to a radio and power source, and communicate effectively with others.