WELCOME...

...to the Ohio ARES® Tenth District website.  Here you'll find out what's happening in our District, including links to the many volunteer opportunities, contact information, and the latest news affecting amateur radio in Northeast Ohio.  Bookmark this page or add it to your favorites as information will change often.

Sign up for the District 10 ARES® ALL CALL.  ARES® ALL CALL is a mailing list to disseminate information to and from Tenth District.  The mailing list open to all who are interested in emergency communications.  You do not have to be registered with ARES, local, or national organizations to sign up.

Interested in volunteering?  Tenth District is one of the most active districts in the ARRL Ohio Section.  Take a look at the Public Service page to see if there is something you would be interested in volunteering for.

Not registered with ARES®?  No problem!  Click on this LINK and download the ARRL ARES® Registration form.  Complete the form and send it to your Emergency Coordinator (EC).  Not sure who your EC is?  You can find their email address by clicking on your county page at the top of the screen.  You do not have to be a member of the ARRL or any particular local or national organization to participate.  More information about the Amateur Radio Emergency Service can be found HERE.

What if I am not an amateur radio operator?  You will need your amateur radio license before you can talk on ham radio.  Click on THIS PAGE to find out what you need to do to earn your license.  If you are ready to take the amateur radio license exam, you may also contact the DEC for more information.

 

 

DISTRICT HEADLINES   More information can be found on the Upcoming Events page or by clicking on the blue links. Tenth District Welcomes Portage County!  Effective May 2011, Portage County was been added to team. First Annual Tenth District Membership Drive set for the month of September.  The county that registers the most volunteers from 9/1 to 9/30 will receive a free pizza party donated by the DEC.  Good luck to everyone! Monday, September 20th, 2010, 7:00PM to 9:00PM - First organizational staff meeting for the Great Lakes Emergency Communications Conference.  This meeting will be held at Gilmour Academy Lower School.  Contact your EC for details. District Simulated Emergency Test (SET) scheduled for Wednesday, 8/25 (dry run) and Tuesday, 9/28 (evaluated).  All six counties will participate accordingly to count as the District SET.  Contact your EC for details. Go Box Contest & Demonstration - Sunday, 9/26/10 at the Cleveland Hamfest.  9:30am ARES® Forum.  12:30pm Judging.  Click on link for prizes!Applications still being accepted for Assistant DEC to SKYWARN™.  Deadline is August 15th.  Applicants must have current SKYWARN™ Training, must be an ARRL member, and registered with ARES®.  POC: DEC.  Great Lakes Emergency Communications Conference announced for 2011.  This conference will be held on July 16, 2011 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at Gilmour Academy Lower School in Gates Mills, Ohio.  Please mark your calendars.  Stay tuned to this website, ARESDISTRICT10 Twitter page, and the District Sound Off for more information will be released as it becomes available.  Click on this LINK to bring you to the conference webpage.

 

  

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Amateur Radio Emergency Service®: 75 Years The ARES® community will be celebrating its 75th year from September through December 2010.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Ohio Section / ARES® Conference Saturday, October 16th, 2010 Educational Service Center of Central Ohio 2080 Citygate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219 Visit www.arrl-ohio.org for more details.

 

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