Operator Quick Start
Start here for joining ARES, updating contact information, and connecting with the Hawaii ARES communications group.
Message Handling
Fast access to Winlink and VARA resources for forms, gateway access, digital traffic, and HF backup communications.
Situational Awareness
Weather, SKYWARN, and county information links for awareness during hurricanes, severe weather, earthquakes, and public service events.
ARES Information
Amateur radio operators register equipment and qualifications to provide volunteer communications during disasters, civil emergencies, and public service needs.
Exercises & Nets
Practice nets and statewide exercises support readiness for hurricane season, SET, Great ShakeOut, SKYWARN Recognition Day, HF nets, and Winlink practice.
Operator Training
Training references for emergency communications, NIMS/ICS awareness, ARRL emergency communications, and FEMA Independent Study courses.
Winlink in Hawaii
Winlink and VARA HF resources for emergency email, served-agency forms, gateway access, and digital backup when normal infrastructure is limited.
SKYWARN / Weather
Spotter and weather information supporting reports to the National Weather Service Honolulu Forecast Office during severe-weather events.
AREDN Mesh
Amateur Radio Emergency Data Network resources for IP-based ham radio mesh, field-deployable data links, and resilient local services.
County Resources
County-specific pages for local planning, repeater references, simplex coordination, and island-level EMCOMM organization.
External Radio Resources
Related amateur radio, repeater, ARES, and weather resources useful for planning, response, and operator readiness.
Contact
Contact page for Hawaii ARES site information and database issues. Use this path for website, registration, or resource corrections.