Joining Gwinnett County ARES is free: no dues or membership fees. All you need is a valid amateur radio license and a willingness to train and help your community.
Apply
Fill out the Gwinnett ARES Membership Form (PDF) and mail it or bring it to a meeting. Questions? Reach Membership through our contact form.
Take the Basic Skills test
Study the Basic Training guide, then complete the Basic Skills Test (both PDF).
Check in to the Monday net
Every Monday at 8:15 PM on the GARS repeater, 147.075+ (PL 82.5). Everyone is welcome. Net information
Come to a meeting
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM, at the Gwinnett Emergency Operations Center, 800 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville. Talk-in on 147.075+ (PL 82.5). Upcoming meetings
Next, read the New Member Guide, and see what it takes to become a fully deployable member on the Deployable Status page.