Marion County ARES

Marion County ARES Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES. Please inquire at the local level for specific information.

To establish and provide training for a core group of emergency communicators in Marion County and to provide communications duty in public service when disaster strikes. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service when di

saster strikes. ARES Membership Requirements

Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. Because ARES is an Amateur Radio program, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.

05/23/2026

Hey - are you like some of us: too close for 40m or have a poorly situated antenna in the Indianapolis area to catch the W9IMS special event station on HF? In addition to a possible day of race 2m opportunity, send an APRS message to W9IMS-15 to officially get in the log! Watch for their beacon for QSL information and the ‘ack’ to your message to know you got in!

That's a wrap on Severe Weather Preparedness Week. You've thought about your kit. You've practiced on the net. We hope y...
03/14/2026

That's a wrap on Severe Weather Preparedness Week.

You've thought about your kit.

You've practiced on the net.

We hope you have learned something new.

We don't do this because it's mandated. We do it because when the sirens actually sound, somebody needs to know the right frequency, the right procedure, and the right mindset.

Let's keep that momentum going.

Your home's severe weather plan isn't much good if you don't have backup power. Batteries die. The grid goes down. A han...
03/13/2026

Your home's severe weather plan isn't much good if you don't have backup power. Batteries die. The grid goes down. A handheld radio and a plan keep you in the loop. Make sure your radios are charged or have fresh batteries. Make sure someone in your household knows how to use them. Make sure you know the frequencies.

Thinking about your 2026 Skywarn training? Did you miss last week's training session? The next one is March 25. You'll l...
03/12/2026

Thinking about your 2026 Skywarn training? Did you miss last week's training session? The next one is March 25. You'll learn proper reporting protocol, how to identify severe weather signatures, and how your observations connect to the broader warning system. Check the NWS website for details:

https://www.weather.gov/ind/spotter

Tonight is Wednesday Net, but with a twist. We're running a Skywarn takeover this evening on our normal net frequency. I...
03/11/2026

Tonight is Wednesday Net, but with a twist. We're running a Skywarn takeover this evening on our normal net frequency. If you've been meaning to practice Skywarn reporting or want to understand how the net integrates with emergency operations, tune in. This is how we actually operate when it matters.

It's tornado drill day. Our training Skywarn net is live at 10:00 AM on normal Skywarn frequencies. (146.760 pl 151.4 *A...
03/10/2026

It's tornado drill day. Our training Skywarn net is live at 10:00 AM on normal Skywarn frequencies. (146.760 pl 151.4 *AND* 443.250 pl 100).

The statewide drill follows at 10:15. This is real-world practice. We will use it to report siren status. But you should also take advantage of the time to ask questions if you're unsure about format or procedures.

The goal is muscle memory, so when the actual warning comes, you're ready.

Tomorrow morning at 10:15 AM, Indiana will conduct its statewide tornado drill. Marion County ARES will be standing up a...
03/09/2026

Tomorrow morning at 10:15 AM, Indiana will conduct its statewide tornado drill. Marion County ARES will be standing up a training Skywarn net starting at 10:00 AM on our normal Skywarn frequencies. (146.760 & 443.250) Whether you're a seasoned spotter or new to Skywarn, this is a low-pressure chance to practice reporting procedures and familiarize yourself with the net.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week starts tomorrow. This is the perfect time to audit your emergency kit and make sure you...
03/09/2026

Severe Weather Preparedness Week starts tomorrow. This is the perfect time to audit your emergency kit and make sure your radio equipment is ready to go. Check your batteries, test your range, and make sure you know how to reach the net. If disaster strikes, we'll need operators who are prepared and confident.

Greg and Andrew from NWS are here at the Salvation Army EDS for this years spotter talks. he has just started so there ...
03/05/2026

Greg and Andrew from NWS are here at the Salvation Army EDS for this years spotter talks. he has just started so there is still time to make it in for some of the more advanced things!!

03/05/2026

ITS HAPPENING
One hour. Salvation Army EDS Training Facility, 4020 Georgetown Rd.

Skywarn training starts at 6 PM. If you're coming, grab your keys.

If you've been on the fence, stop thinking about it and just go.

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202 N Alabama St
Indianapolis, IN
46204

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