EmComm & AUXCOMM
Understand communications support, incident coordination and the role of the auxiliary communicator.
Explore resourcesLOCAL KNOWLEDGE. SHARED READINESS.
When connection
matters most.
Amateur radio. Practical preparation. A stronger Arkansas. Your starting point for emergency communications, training and trusted resources.
DRIVEN ELEMENTS AMATEUR RADIO GROUP · NORTHEAST ARKANSAS ROOTS
COMMUNICATIONS / PREPAREDNESSAR
Independent resource hubARKANSAS
Readiness starts before the call.Learn the structure. Practice the skills. Follow the plan.Your readiness checklist →
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
One mission. Many ways to prepare.
Arkansas RACES & ARES
Know the difference between government-directed RACES and ARRL’s ARES program.
Explore resourcesSHARES HF communications
Learn how CISA’s SHARES program supports national security and emergency preparedness with high-frequency radio. Participation requires program authorization.
Explore SHARESWeather-ready operators
Find NWS training and reporting guidance for your area. Start with your responsible forecast office.
Explore resourcesD-STAR
Explore digital voice, data and the difference between local RF and internet-linked paths.
Learn about D-STAR ↗D-RATS
Learn about chat, forms and small-file transfers using D-STAR’s low-speed data channel.
Learn about D-RATS ↗FROM INTEREST TO READINESS
Good equipment.
Better preparation.
Effective support starts with trained people, clear messages and a shared plan. Work through the basics, then practice with the organization you intend to support.
Follow the training pathway →- 01
Understand the system
Start with ICS and NIMS fundamentals.
- 02
Build operating skills
Practice message handling, logging and station setup.
- 03
Coordinate locally
Confirm requirements, assignments and activation procedures.
ROOTED IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS
Our story stays
on the air.
DEARG’s earlier web presence reflects a community interested in VHF operating and amateur radio service. Explore the photographs and Field Day clipping preserved from the existing site.
Explore Over the Years →
FROM THE DEARG ARCHIVE / DATE UNCONFIRMEDLOOK TO THE SOURCE
Need current weather information?
Check the local weather panel below for the latest retrieved NWS information, or open the official forecast.
LOCAL WEATHER / 72476
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
NWS conditions, forecasts, and watches, warnings & advisories for the surrounding area.
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72476 uses the NWS Walnut Ridge forecast point (36.0698, −90.9583). Alerts include Lawrence County and its forecast zone, so an alert may cover areas beyond this ZIP code; read its affected area and instructions. Updates check every 5 minutes while this page is visible. This webpage does not send push notifications and does not replace Wireless Emergency Alerts or NOAA Weather Radio.
BEYOND THE HORIZON / RADIO CONDITIONS
Space weather & the night sky.
Solar-terrestrial data and propagation estimates from HamQSL, alongside a calculated view of the Moon.
Solar-terrestrial data
Check the date and time printed within the panel. If the image does not load, view the data at HamQSL.
Solar data panel courtesy of Paul Herrman, N0NBH / HamQSL. All embedded credits are retained.Moon phase
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Approximate geocentric illumination, calculated on your device.
SunCalc · uses your device clockThe panel loads directly from HamQSL when you view this section; its availability, updates and timestamps are controlled by that provider. Propagation estimates do not guarantee conditions at your location. This is an independent amateur-radio resource, not an official alert feed. Moon phase is calculated on your device and is approximate.