The map is updated with traffic for Oct 4, 2026.
New training resources are available.
The initial resources from the GA ARES® 2026 State Meeting are information about the GA ARES® Weekly Winlink Net and presentations for Hospital Communications Training and HIPAA Training.
The information is available here.
UPDATED 10/9/2026 16:55L
GA ARES is planning to activate an HF voice net on 3.975 MHz. There is no specific time for the activation. Conditions will dictate the net start time. Check the frequency regularly for traffic. Approximate start time is 10/9/2026 18:00L to 21:00L
Because of the extended time frame for the storm effects over the full length of the State, loss of propagation on 80m may require moving to an alternate frequency to continue communications. The 40m frequency is 7.287.5 MHz.
GA AuxComm will monitor WX4GMA for Winlink reports beginning at 21:00L. Send an ICS-213 to report damage, EOC communications outages, or request resources from State Agencies. Do not duplicate traffic that has already been sent to GEMA by other means such as WebEOC. THIS IS NOT A CHECK-IN NET.
GA AuxComm will also monitor DSTAR REF003A beginning at 21:00L.
GA AuxComm will handle any reports that stations cannot provide to their local EOC.
Monitor repeaters for local traffic.
Check this website frequently for updates.
Posted 10/9/2026 07:00L
GA ARES® leadership is monitoring the current weather situation related to Hurricane Isaias. No nets are scheduled as of this posting, but resources are standing by for activation if needed.
Please check this site on a regular basis throughout the day and evening for additional information as you proceed with your personal preparation.
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Sept 8, 2026
Today we were able to create an online link via Broadcastify. This link will enable listeners to open up a web browser and listen to the audio whether you have a ham license or not. Note that the audio is delayed about 30 seconds from the initial transmission. This will be a useful link to some folks in monitoring in near real time when a regional Skywarn net for PTC when it is active. Please pass this link around to other clubs and people that are non-hams who might be interested.
Thanks,
Robert Burton
KD4YDC
DEC for the NWS in PTC
The link is also posted on the Quick Links page under the Weather heading.
GA ARES® Webmaster