09/22/2021

The weekend of October 2 - 3 is designated for holding the annual ARRL
Simulated Emergency Test (SET), although local and Section-level exercises may
take place throughout the fall. The SET is ARRL's primary national emergency
exercise and is designed to assess the skills and preparedness of Amateur Radio
Emergency Service¿ (ARES¿) volunteers, as well as those affiliated with other
organizations involved in emergency and disaster response.

The SET encourages maximum participation by all radio amateurs, partner
organizations, and national, state, and local officials who typically engage in
emergency or disaster response. In addition to ARES volunteers, those active in
the National Traffic System (NTS¿), Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
(RACES), National Weather Service (NWS) SKYWARN¿, Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT), and a variety of other allied groups and public service-oriented
radio amateurs are needed to fulfill important roles in this nationwide
exercise.

The SET offers volunteers an opportunity to test equipment, modes, and skills
under simulated emergency conditions and scenarios. Individuals can use the
time to update a "go-kit" for use during deployments and to ensure their home
station's operational capability in an emergency or disaster. To get involved,
contact your local ARRL Emergency Coordinator or Net Manager.

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