Amateur Radio Emergency Service®
Keep an eye on Tropical Storm Dorian. The latest NHC track brings it ashore just south of Volusia County as an 80 mph hurricane on Sunday night, with the track forecasted over Volusia County through the night. Keep in mind … Read more
Today I have sad news. Mark KE2WC’s brother Sam has lost his battle with cancer. Anyone who has met Mark has met his brother. They were both always active in VARES, participated in many public events, local clubs and both … Read more
If I haven’t had the chance to meet you over the last several months, I am Jessie Smith, a meteorologist at NWS Melbourne. I’ve worked with Derrick and Scott closely over the last couple of years to learn the ins … Read more
Doug Hubbs K4DMH passed away yesterday. Not many people know, but he was diagnosed with cancer. It was early, and they didn’t see any issues in his recovery. Due to complications, he passed. Doug was licensed in 1978 and has … Read more
All Volusia ARES® members are welcomed and encouraged to join us for the 2019 ARRL Field Day event. We will meet at the Fire Training Center at 09:30 to begin building and testing antennas. We will be building the antennas … Read more
Volusia ARES® members are encouraged to take part in a VHF simplex survey that is being conducted in Flagler County on Wednesday June 19 at 7:00 PM in conjunction with the Flagler County Hurricane Exercise. We want to see who can make contact with … Read more
Volusia ARES is at the 2019 Hurrican Expo located at the Volusia County Fair Grounds. Everyone is encouraged to come out and learn ways to prepare for this years hurricane season. Thanks to @VCEmergencyInfo for having us. #vcprepares
We look forward to seeing everyone, especially VARES members at the June Meeting at 09:00 on Saturday, June 1, 2019. We will spend a few minutes discussing plans for Field Day, which takes place June 22-23, 1029 and then Arthur … Read more
Volusia ARES will be participating in the Florida QSO Party on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Volusia County Fire Training Center, which is located at 3889 Tiger Bay Road, Daytona Beach, Florida 32124. Someone will be monitoring the KV4EOC … Read more
Volusia ARES will start holding it’s meeting on the first Saturday of the month at 9 am starting April 6th. The location will not change. It will be held at the Volusia county fire training center. You can find directions … Read more
