Winnipeg ARES Inc. - Your Link to Emergency Communications

Supporting Winnipeg During Emergencies

The Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service (Winnipeg ARES Inc.) is a dedicated group of volunteer amateur radio operators ("Hams") committed to providing vital communication support during emergencies in Winnipeg and surrounding areas. As part of the RAC (Radio Amateurs of Canada) Midwest Region, we play a crucial role in ensuring critical information flows when traditional communication systems fail.

About Us

• Website: http://www.winnipegares.ca/
• Callsign: VE4YWWO
• Contact: Jeff Dovyak, VE4MBQ
  • Email: [email protected]
• Club Mailing Address: 39 Allan Blye Dr., Winnipeg, MB R2P 2S5

Meetings and Activities

• Meetings:
  • 3rd Tuesday of the month, except for June (which is the 4th Tuesday) - No meeting in July.
  • 7:00 PM (CT) at Sir William Stephenson Library, 765 Keewatin St.
• Classes: Currently, Winnipeg ARES does not offer classes.
• Accredited Examiners: Information on accredited examiners is not available.
• Repeaters:
  • VE4ARS: 145.350 MHz (-)
  • VE4ARC: 145.230 MHz (-) T: 127.3 Hz (Note: CTCSS requirement can be waived by the control operator)
• Club Events: Winnipeg ARES actively participates in scheduled public service events, including:
  • Klondike Derby (early March)
  • Air Force Run (late May)
  • Manitoba Marathon (in collaboration with Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club, mid-June)

Serving Our Community

Our primary partner is the City of Winnipeg Emergency Program. Winnipeg ARES members can access emergency management courses through this program. Additionally, we support secondary agencies like Manitoba EMO and Environment Canada's Prairie & Arctic Storm Prediction Centre. During the summer severe weather season, ARES members volunteer as operators for VE4WWO, providing essential communication for 12 hours a day over 17 weeks.

Please Note

This listing was last updated on June 27, 2012. Some information, such as meeting locations, may be outdated. We encourage contacting the club at [email protected] for the latest details.

Join the Winnipeg ARES Team!

If you are a licensed amateur radio operator with a passion for serving your community during emergencies, consider joining the Winnipeg ARES team. Your skills and dedication can make a real difference in times of crisis.

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