Use Your License to Serve the Community
ARRL's volunteer Amateur Radio operators help their communities in good times and bad, through community events, disaster response, and various programs.
Public Service News
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Ham Radio Serving Southeast US Recovery Efforts (10/04/2024)
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Francine Updates (09/12/2024)
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Hurricane Ernesto Updates (08/16/2024)
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Helene - Storm Updates (09/30/2024)
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ARRL Utah Section Expanding Emergency Communication Capabilities (09/12/2024)
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Hurricane Debby Updates (08/08/2024)
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ARES
The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) consists of trained radio amateurs who provide public service communications support.
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Public Service Resources
View PowerPoint presentations, videos, and additional resources on Public Service. Learn More
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Public Service Forms
Find Public Service and Field Organization forms and materials. Learn More
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ARES Manual
Check out the ARES Manual. Learn More
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Public Service Training
Find useful resources on public service equipment, operating, and regulations Learn More
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Served Agencies & Partners
How can I get involved? Discover what organizations need volunteers. Learn More
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ARRL Field Organization
ARRL volunteers provide leadership in a variety of positions within the ARRL Field Organization. Find volunteers or become an appointee. Learn More
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Emergency Training
Be prepared to help your community during a disaster. Get the special training required to be an ARRL emergency communications volunteer. Learn More
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Ham Aid
Ham Aid equipment is available on loan to Amateur Radio organizations during disaster response when communications equipment is unavailable. Learn More
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NTS
The ARRL National Traffic System (NTS) handles written messages via several modes of communication. Learn More
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Public Service Honor Roll
Each month in QST, the Public Service Honor Roll (PSHR) recognizes the efforts of Amateur Radio operators... Learn More
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Find your Section Manager
ARRL Divisions are divided up by state. Find your section to search for your SM. Learn More
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Sign up for a Course
View ARRL's online course catalog which provides course descriptions and instructions on how to enroll in public service courses. Learn More