About Monroe County ARES/RACES

Monroe County ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) is an organized group of licensed Amateur Radio operators who have volunteered their services to provide emergency communications support during disasters and other emergency situations.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to providing reliable backup communication services when normal communication systems fail or become overloaded. Our volunteers stand ready to assist emergency management agencies, served organizations, and the general public during times of need.

Leadership

• President

  Vacant
• Developer

  George Adams · K4GWA
• Web Tester 1

  Aidan LeMay · K5DOC
• Web Tester 2

  Jon dickason · N2JAC
• Web Tester 3

  Samuel Hartley · KD2TVB

Meetings

We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month except during July, August, and December. These meetings provide opportunities for training and skill development, planning and coordination, equipment testing and maintenance, and fellowship and networking.

Weekly Net & Repeaters

Our weekly net is held every Thursday at 7:00 PM local time on the primary repeater. All licensed amateurs are welcome to check in.

2 m primary — W2ARM

146.610 MHz, -0.6 MHz offset (146.010 input), PL 110.9 Hz, Cobbs Hill, FM and P-25

70 cm — W2ARM

444.450 MHz, +5 MHz offset, PL 110.9 Hz

The primary repeater's callsign changed from N2MPE to W2ARM; older listings may still show N2MPE.

Services We Provide

• Emergency communications backup during disasters and emergencies
• Public service event support for community events, races, and gatherings
• Regular training programs for members and interested operators
• Community education about amateur radio and emergency preparedness

Membership

Membership is open to all licensed Amateur Radio operators committed to public service, from newly licensed technicians to seasoned extra class operators. Register to apply — new accounts are reviewed by an EmComm admin before approval — or email secretary@monroecountyemcomm.org.

Contact

Monroe County Amateur Radio Emergency Services, Inc. · 1100 Jefferson Rd., Suite 12 #1148 · Rochester, NY 14623

General inquiries: secretary@monroecountyemcomm.org

Website issues: webmaster@monroecountyemcomm.org

Social Media & Community

• Facebook: Monroe County ARES (opens in a new tab)
• X: @MCARESNY (opens in a new tab)
• Groups.io: Monroe County Emcomm (opens in a new tab)
• Google Calendar: Subscribe to our calendar (opens in a new tab)

Emergency Communications

For actual emergency communications needs, please contact your local emergency management agency. Monroe County ARES/RACES operates under the direction of served agencies during emergency situations.