Group Training

A weekly ARES® training net is held on the W4GGM repeater to practice the discipline of conducting and participating in a directed net. On the first Sunday of each month this net also incorporates practice in using backup simplex frequencies for the enhancement of emergency skills.

To supplement the weekly training net, several ARES® training/exercises are planned for 2026. Other events will be added so check back for updates.

January 24 – FEMA ICS-100 Training 8:00 AM @ Maury County OEM

February TBD – Storm Spotter Training

April 12 – Chickasaw Trace Classic at Chickasaw Trace Park

June 27-28 – Field Day – Maury County Park

September TBD – Jailbreak Triathlon at Chickasaw Trace Park

Ongoing

Tuesdays 8:00-8:30 PM - VarAC on-the-air training (Beginning 1/6/26)