Typical Duties

A Digital Communicator I may be deployed to different types of locations – which can make no two assignments alike. You could be sent to a county radio room, public service events, or to real emergency incidents.

Assignments may include

• EOC
• Command posts
• Damage surveys
• Shelters
• Event stations

Prerequisites

Completion of ARES Fundamentals

Required Training

• ARES training or equivalent experience
• Digital with flwrap and flmsg

Required Proficiency

Demonstrated ability to communicate via fldigi, including:

• sending and receiving simple text messages
• receiving, editing, and sending ICS forms using flmsg
• using forms and templates with flmsg
• sending and receiving word processor and spreadsheet files “wrapped” using flwrap
• perform these functions under field conditions

Continued Eligibility

• Participate in Monday night nets at least twice a month
• Attend at least six (6) ARES meetings in a given year
• Participate in at least one activation or event each year