Colorado ARES Region 1 District 1 serves agencies in Larimer and Weld Counties in Northern Colorado. Our overall goal is to supply these agencies with alternate and reliable communications in times of disaster or National crisis. This is accomplished by our team of dedicated volunteers and their commitment to training. If you are interested in becoming part of our dedicated team please visit the Join R1D1 page for more details.
News & Training
- July R1D1 Winlink Training**Monthly Exercise – July 2023** **Primary NCS – KA6ETE** **Receiving Station – NOCOARES-1** “This is a reminder for the Colorado ARES Region 1 District 1 Winlink Thursday and open to all Amateur Radio Operators. While ARES membership is encouraged it is not required to participate in the Winlink training sessions.” Who: All Amateur Radio Operators …
- What is ARESDuring emergencies, communication systems such as cell phones and landlines may become overwhelmed and unavailable, rendering communication nearly impossible. Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a volunteer organization made up of licensed amateur radio operators who provide critical communication support during emergencies. ARES operators are trained to handle emergency situations and possess the necessary equipment …