The Lehigh Valley Amateur Radio Club (W3OI) has a strong ARES program. During a calendar year, the LVARC will provide communications support for at least five local community events.
Information about these events are announced on the weekly Monday Night Net, at meetings and in the LVARC newsletter, the VOX. These events range from and include, “Fun Runs”, to 5K and half marathons.
LVARC volunteer operators are placed around the event course and have contact with the Net Control operator. The net control operator is in contact with local police and EMS should they be needed.
ARES events like this are an excellent way for amateur radio operators to practice traffic handling while serving their community.
The LVARC website has a PowerPoint presentation available that explains the LVARC ARES program.
Please note that participation in an ARES event does not require enrollment like RACES.
2025 LVARC ARES Schedule
Specific dates are to be announced. Listen to the Monday Night nets, attend LVARC meetings and read the VOX to get specific information.
April 27— St. Luke’s Half Marathon
June – TBA —- Hanover Township 5K
October —- Women’s 5K Classic
November 9 —- St. Luke’s Marathon/RaceFest
For ARES events, contact: Mark at AK3M@rcn.com
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For D&L Rail Trail Heritage Half Marathon events contact:
Rod at n3xg.radio@gmail.com