https://gcmsares.com/resources/Recent content in Resources on George County ARESHugoen-usMon, 02 Nov 2026 15:08:47 -0600https://gcmsares.com/resources/frequency-guide/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gcmsares.com/resources/frequency-guide/George County ARES frequencies and communications planning resources.https://gcmsares.com/resources/dmr-codeplugs/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gcmsares.com/resources/dmr-codeplugs/DMR codeplug information and downloads.https://gcmsares.com/resources/presentations/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gcmsares.com/resources/presentations/Training presentations and handouts from George County ARES.https://gcmsares.com/resources/useful-links/Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000https://gcmsares.com/resources/useful-links/Selected amateur-radio, emergency-management, and training websites.https://gcmsares.com/resources/what-is-ham-radio/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:08:47 -0600https://gcmsares.com/resources/what-is-ham-radio/<p>Amateur radio, commonly called <strong>ham radio</strong>, is a worldwide radio service that lets licensed individuals communicate, experiment with radio technology, develop technical skills, and serve their communities.</p> <p>Unlike commercial radio services, amateur radio is operated for personal, educational, experimental, and public-service purposes rather than for financial gain.</p>https://gcmsares.com/resources/why-ham-radio/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:02:23 -0600https://gcmsares.com/resources/why-ham-radio/<p>Amateur radio is much more than talking on a radio. It can be a public-service tool, a technical hobby, a way to meet people around the world, or simply an excuse to learn something new.</p>https://gcmsares.com/resources/how-to-get-your-amateur-radio-license/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:10:05 -0600https://gcmsares.com/resources/how-to-get-your-amateur-radio-license/Ready to become a ham? Here&rsquo;s how to study, take the exam, and get on the air with help from George County ARES.