News & Announcements

Calling All Radio Operators, Weather Enthusiasts, and Public Safety Volunteers! Are you located along the I-20 corridor   between East Texas and Western Mississippi ? We are officially launching a massive recruitment drive to build the most resilient, real-time emergency communication network in the region—and we want YOU  on the front lines. As we prepare for the 2026 storm and hurricane season, Managed Radio Emergency Services (MRES)  is mobilizing a specialized team of vol

Managed Radio Services (MRS) is excited to announce the official launch of the MRS Affiliate Program . This new initiative rewards active members for helping expand our mission-critical communication network. Effective immediately, every active subscriber can earn financial rewards by referring new members to the program. The program is built on a simple premise: as the network grows, so should the benefits for those building it. For every new paid subscription referred, the

The history of amateur radio (or "ham radio") is deeply interwoven with emergency communications and civil defense, a public service role that dates back over a century. Early in the 20th century, before the development of robust commercial communication networks, amateur radio operators demonstrated their critical value by relaying vital messages during natural disasters, such as floods and storms, when conventional systems failed. The US government formally recognized this

Humidity, a fundamental component of the atmosphere, refers to the concentration of water vapor—the gaseous state of water—present in the air. This moisture plays a critical role in shaping our weather and significantly influencing how we perceive temperature. The most common measure is Relative Humidity (RH), which is expressed as a percentage indicating the amount of water vapor currently in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at that specific temperatur

ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, joins the podcast in support of the September/October 2025 article “The EOC: Serving at the Hub,” by Rick Palm, K1CE, which talks about what an Emergency Operations Center, or EOC, is, and offers tips for hams who are serving at an EOC for the first time. Josh takes us through more Emergency Operations Center functions, as well as what hams need to know before they walk into one.

Flash floods are among the deadliest weather phenomena in the United States, characterized by their rapid onset and extreme water flow. Defined as floods that occur within six hours, and often within minutes, of excessive rainfall, a dam or levee failure, or a sudden release from an ice or debris jam, they leave little time for warning or preparedness. These powerful torrents can roll boulders, tear out trees, destroy infrastructure like buildings and bridges, and are respons

During a severe weather event, such as a tornado warning, the proper use of an emergency group is paramount for safety and coordination. Transmissions on this vital communication channel should be reserved exclusively for immediate, critical information concerning the storm and its impact. This includes prompt announcements when warnings are issued or officially canceled by the proper authority. Crucial reports also encompass observable, significant changes in the storm syste

In preparation for upcoming system and network expansion, effective November 1st, the ALL-CALL radio group will be used solely for onboarding incoming new members. Current members are encouraged to use their assigned groups for routine communications while keeping groups such as SKYWARN and ARES clear for emergency use only. If you encounter issues, have questions, or need assistance with Group assignments, please reach out to me through this online discussion group, by chat,

We're moving into the next phase of program development by creating Radio / Discussion Groups on the website. These groups are online discussion spaces for existing MRS radio operator groups. Additionally, the Member Directory and Events pages have been removed to allow each Group's members to manage their postings without creating unnecessary communication threads for those who aren't interested. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please add them to this post.