Training & Readiness
Official ARES training bulletins (Lee County ARES) plus core FEMA/ARRL courses and local practice.
📘 Official ARES Training Bulletins (Courtesy of Lee County ARES)
Training Bulletins by Topic
General ARES Training
- Bulletin 1 — ARES Recommended Training & Participation — Read Bulletin
- Bulletin 2 — ARES Roles, Expectations & Local Participation — Read Bulletin
- Bulletin 3 — ARES Activation Basics & Safety — Read Bulletin
Technical & Field Topics
- Bulletin 13 — Portable Antennas & Field Safety — Read Bulletin
- Bulletin 14 — Winlink, FLDIGI & NBEMS Basics — Read Bulletin
- Bulletin 15 — After‑Action Reviews & Continuous Improvement — Read Bulletin
Courtesy of Lee County ARES — Training Resources (LeeARES.com)
Enroll in Courses
Local Nets & On‑Air Practice
| When | Net | Freq / Mode | Notes |
|---|
| Weekly | GladesARES Training Net | 147.300 MHz (+) PL 100.0 Hz VHF; 442.650 MHz (+) PL 103.5 Hz UHF | Weekly at 6:00 PM |
| Weekly | Lee County ARES Net | 146.820 MHz (–) PL 136.5 Hz VHF | Weekly at 7:00 PM |
| Monthly | GladesARES Simplex Net | 146.560 MHz Simplex | First Thursday of every month |
Operator Skills
🎓 Interactive Training Resources (Courtesy of Lee County ARES)
Radiogram Training
Courtesy of Lee County ARES, Inc — LeeARES.com
Winlink Training
Courtesy of Lee County ARES, Inc — LeeARES.com
SWFTN — Southwest Florida Traffic Net
Featuring Rich Schnieders KR4PI, Lee County EC
Courtesy of Lee County ARES, Inc — LeeARES.com
Documents & Templates
