The Rim of the World ARES group is an ARRL affiliated organization and part of the Mountain Top Amateur Radio Association.
Currently there are over 30 members.
ARES members do not self deploy
The American Radio Relay League has announced that the ARES program will be significantly updated and enhanced beginning in 2019. this includes a national database of certified ARES members. More information is available at our MTARA club meetings.
Rim of the World ARES now has support agreements (MOU's) with the local hospital, ARC approved shelter in Lake Arrowhead and the local school district.
ARES members are available to support the local CERT Teams and ECS if requested.
The Rim of the World ARES and MTARA has installed communications equipment in various agency locations:
Hospital - VHF/UHF and HF radios
Shelter - VHF/UHF and HF radios
Sheriff - VHF/UHF radio
CERT Trailer - VHF/UHF x 2 radios
Bus Barn - VHF/UHF radio
Schools - 120 HT radios
Members must have ICS certificatinos for the following FEMA courses:
IS-100
IS-200
IS-700
IS-800
Members will participate in several communication activities during the year in support of local community events.
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PO Box 2441, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
IMPORTANT NOTICE - JAN 4, 2022
CLUB MEETINGS ON TUESDAY EVENINGS WILL BE ON ZOOM ONCE AGAIN.
IN PERSON MEETINGS WILL NOT BE HELD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Monday 7:00 pm - MTARA net on MTARA2
Tuesday 7:00 pm - MTARA 220 Net on MTARA5
Friday 5:00 pm - MTARA YL Happy Hour MTARA5
Also..
Wednesday 6:30 pm - Skywarn on MTARA2
Wednesday 7:00 pm - Mountain CERT on MTARA2
Zoom sessions are listed on the Home page and mentioned on Monday night nets and weekly emails.