Here are a few steps to get started with the Dane and Iowa Counties ARES/RACES group.
- Let us know who you are and what capabilities you have. For 2025 the form to fill out is here: https://fillian.net/aresmemb. From here we can put you on our contact list so you will receive information about upcoming meetings and activities.
- Join us at our Weekly Radio Net Meetings. Every Wednesday Evening (except when there is an in-person meeting) at 8PM have have a radio meeting on the MARA “15” repeater. For more information go to this page: https://kb9orn.org/ares-frequencies/radio-nets/
- Join us in person. Usually on the last Wednesday of each month we gather in person at the Dane County Emergency Operations Center at 2982 Kapec Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53719. usually at 7PM. We also make a virtual space available if you are unable to join us in person. We do not advertise our virtual space publicly to limit the possibility of getting “zoom-bombed.” So if you would like that information see step 1 above to get on our mailing list.
- Start to grow your capabilities. One place to access a sort of to-do list is by taking a look at the ARES Task Book. A link to the Task book can be found on our Training page: https://kb9orn.org/training/
- For additional experience join us for one of our public service events. We provide communications for a number of Bike rides and marathons during the year. The current list can be found here: https://kb9orn.org/service-events/