The Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of federally licensed amateur radio operators who are trained in emergency communications and have a strong desire to serve our community whenever the need arises. ARES is a field organization of the American Radio Relay League. Amateur radio operators from throughout the county, who have an interest in community service and emergency communications, are strongly encouraged to get involved.

We invite all interested parties to attend our monthly meetings and check into our regular nets. A complete list of exercises, training workshops, volunteer opportunities, and other events can be found on our calendar.

Upcoming Activity
Saturday, May 16

  • Walk MS

    Saturday, May 16, 09:00 - 13:00
    Downtown Portland

    Multnomah County ARES is providing radio communications support for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Walk MS Event in Portland. We will keep event officials informed of the progress of walkers along the event route, and coordinate emergency response if needed.

    While providing essential communications support for the walk, MCARES gains a valuable training opportunity for new and seasoned amateur radio operators alike.

Thursday, May 28

  • General Meeting

    Thursday, May 28, 19:00 - 21:00

    All are welcome!
     
    Meeting location and training topic TBD

Sunday, May 31

  • Go-Kit Laptop Work Party

    Sunday, May 31, 10:00 - 14:00

    We'll be preparing our new go-kit laptops for field deployment.

Thursday, June 11

  • Leadership Team Meeting

    Thursday, June 11, 19:00 - 20:30

Saturday, June 13

  • Bravo Team Generator Maintenance

    Saturday, June 13

Thursday, June 25

  • General Meeting

    Thursday, June 25, 19:00 - 21:00

    All are welcome!
     
    Meeting location and training topic TBD

Saturday, June 27

  • Wy’East Wonder Ultra Marathon

    Saturday, June 27
    Mt. Hood

Thursday, July 9

  • Leadership Team Meeting

    Thursday, July 9, 19:00 - 20:30

Saturday, July 11

  • Mt. Hood Trail Runs Ultra Marathon

    Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12, 
    Mt. Hood

Sunday, July 12

  • Mt. Hood Trail Runs Ultra Marathon

    Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, July 12, 
    Mt. Hood

Thursday, July 23

  • General Meeting

    Thursday, July 23, 19:00 - 21:00

    All are welcome!

    Meeting location and training topic TBD