Events & Training
Stay sharp and stay connected. Douglas County ARES holds a weekly net, regular training sessions, and participates in local and statewide emergency exercises throughout the year.
Weekly ARES Net
Our weekly check-in net is the heartbeat of Douglas County ARES. All licensed amateurs are welcome — no membership required to check in.
Upcoming Events
Stay up to date with DC ARES nets, training exercises, and community events throughout the year.
Douglas County ARES Weekly Net
Weekly NetOur weekly check-in net for all ARES members and interested amateurs. Net control rotates among experienced operators. All licensed amateurs are welcome to check in.
Winlink Net
Weekly NetWeekly Winlink digital net held every Monday immediately following the ARES Net. Members practice sending and receiving email over radio using the Winlink global network.
ARRL Field Day
ExerciseThe largest amateur radio event in North America. We set up portable stations and operate on emergency power for 24 hours. Open to the public — come see ham radio in action.
Douglas County Preparedness Fair
Public EventDC-ARES/AuxCom Team will present live Amateur Radio equipment as preparedness tools.
Douglas County OEM Lahar'd Exercise
ExerciseFull-scale exercise with Oregon Office of Emergency Management. ARES provides communications support for the simulated county-wide emergency scenario.
Training Resources
All ARES members are expected to complete the required courses. The recommended and digital resources will make you a more effective operator during activations.
FEMA IS-100: ICS Fundamentals
Required for all ARES members. Free online course covering the Incident Command System basics.
Open ResourceFEMA IS-700: NIMS Overview
Required for all ARES members. Covers the National Incident Management System framework.
Open ResourceARRL Emergency Communications Course
ARRL's EC-001 course covers emergency communications procedures, message handling, and net operations.
Open ResourceWinlink Getting Started Guide
Learn to send and receive email over radio using the Winlink global network — a key ARES digital tool.
Open ResourceAPRS & Position Tracking
Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) provides real-time position and status tracking during activations.
Open ResourceFEMA IS-200: ICS for Single Resources
Recommended follow-on course after IS-100. Covers ICS for initial response and single-resource incidents.
Open ResourceReady to Get Involved?
The best way to get started is to check in to our Monday night net or reach out to our Emergency Coordinator.