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Resources

Useful amateur radio, licensing, emergency communications, weather, and ARA maintenance links.

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Emergency Communications

ARRL ARESEmergency communications training and ARES resources.

Licensing

Operating

SERA — Repeater coordinationSERA is the largest Amateur Radio Repeater Coordinating organization in the United States. Repeater coordination and find repeaters in other locations.
RepeaterBookPublic repeater directory for cross-checking amateur repeater information.

Weather

National Weather Service SKYWARNWeather spotter information. Confirm local relevance before claiming ARA involvement.

New to ham radio / Get licensed

Getting started in amateur radio

Amateur radio lets licensed operators communicate locally, regionally, and worldwide while learning radio technology and serving their communities. Most newcomers begin with the FCC Technician license, then may upgrade to General and Amateur Extra.

Study with ARRL or other current question-pool materials, locate an exam session, receive your FCC call sign, and then learn local operating practices. ARA repeaters provide a friendly place to listen, learn, and check in once licensed.

Explore our repeaters ARRL: Getting licensed