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Welcome to Cherokee County ARES / RACES
Cherokee County Amateur Radio Emergency Service provides vital emergency communications support to our community when traditional communication systems fail.
While amateur radio is a hobby, we encourage you to participate in our weekly nets, various drills and exercises throughout the year, and be prepared to answer the call when emergency communications are needed.
What We Do
Cherokee County ARES follows a professional approach to emergency communications, operating under clear principles and guidelines.
🎯 Mission Focused
We are a dedicated group of amateur radio operators that follow the chain of command and deploy only when requested by our served agency.
🛡️ Safety First
We are NOT storm-chasers, nor are we First-Responders. We provide communications support from safe locations.
👥 Community Service
We encourage you to participate and give back to your community, remaining prepared to answer the call to service when requested.
✅ Authorized Deployments
We deploy only when approved by your Emergency Coordinator of Cherokee County or one of the delegated Assistant Emergency Coordinators.
Get Started with Cherokee ARES
Join Our Team
Membership is open to any properly equipped, licensed radio amateur willing to serve in times of need.
Register NowMonthly Meeting
Second Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM at William G. Long Senior Center, 223 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188.
Everyone invited - no license required
Weekly Net
Monday nights at 8:00 PM on WA4EOC repeater (145.190, +2.26 Duplex, Tx Tone 173.8, Rx Tone 107.2)
See Frequency Page for backup options
D-RATS Net
Digital net starts approx 7:30 PM on NWGA Ratflector: nwgaares.ratflector.com on Channel CCARES
Frequencies
View our complete frequency list including repeaters, simplex channels, and emergency frequencies.
View FrequenciesTraining Resources
Access FEMA courses, SKYWARN training, Winlink guides, and Net Control Station materials.
View TrainingCherokee ARES Winlink Exercise and Check-In Map
Send a Winlink Check-In Report form to tactical callsign CCARES-NET prior to 8:00 PM on Monday nights.
Template: Standard Templates → GENERAL FORMS → Winlink Check-In Report.txt
View Current Google Map - Cherokee ARES Winlink Check-in Form →
2026 Cherokee ARES Planned Missions
Our team supports various community events throughout the year, providing essential communications support and emergency preparedness.
| Mission | Date |
|---|---|
| Guns and Hoses 5K Ruck/Walk | February 14, 2026 |
| 2026 GA Death Race - Point Bravo and Nimblewill | March 28-29, 2026 |
| ARRL Field Day | June 27-28, 2026 |
| GA Jewel | September 18-19, 2026 |
| Annual ARRL Simulated Emergency Test (SET) | October 3, 2026 |
Cherokee ARES in Action
Watch our team in action during operations, training exercises, and special events.
