Membership

Any licensed or prospective amateur radio operator may participate in the Washtenaw County Amateur Radio Public Service Corps (ARPSC). To enroll, simply check in to one of our routine nets or attend one of our ARPSC meetings. ARPSC operators belong to one or more of the following groups:

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)

Washtenaw County ARES is open to all amateur radio operators with a desire to serve the community, applying their operating skills for the benefit of area civic, charitable and public safety organizations and events. 

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)

RACES volunteers provide communication support to government agencies during civil emergencies. In Washtenaw County, RACES is administered by the Emergency Services Division of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Requirements for membership include completing several FEMA Independent Study courses and a criminal background check. Successful applicants receive a photo ID. 

Skywarn

Skywarn volunteers are an integral part of the National Weather Service's severe weather warning system. Members are required to complete a local training course and repeat the training every two years to maintain their credentials. Membership is open to all, but you must be a licensed amateur radio operator to participate in the Skywarn nets. 

Hospital Emergency Amateur Radio  Teams

Licensed amateur radio operators will be trained and vetted as volunteers of the healthcare facility to which they are assigned and recognized as volunteers with the Washtenaw County Sheriff Emergency Services Division.  Team members will participate in regularly scheduled hospital amateur radio team nets using the radio station at their designated healthcare facility. In addition, team members may also participate in other nets, drills, exercises to maintain their skills and ensure that their respective radio stations are operational. 

Additionally, Washtenaw County is home to several active amateur radio clubs which provide numerous public services.