The RK Amateur Radio Emergency Service supports the local community in case of loss of communications in the event of a disaster. Also, support local events like the Racine Lighthouse run in case of medical situations.
RKARES Racine & Kenosha Amateur Radio Emergency Service Supports the local Government when a disaster happens and communication is lost. We practice often to keep or skills upon passing National Traffic using Voice and digital methods. We conduct weather nets when they are needed and pass our information directly to the Sullivan weather center
RKARES supports local events with communications and advanced digital Wifi for a run, Biking event, etc. We are always looking for ham operators or anyone interested in being a ham operator. We are a 501c3 nonprofit org and would use donations to keep up our equipment.