Scratching Post 2026
Join George County ARES for the 5th annual Scratching Post Special Event Station, celebrating a unique piece of Lucedale history while putting K5K on the air.
Serving George County
Emergency communications when George County needs it the most
George County ARES supports public-service communications, emergency preparedness, training, and amateur-radio education.
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You don't need to be licensed to get involved. Learn how to study for your amateur radio license, find free online study materials, and take a free license exam with George County ARES.
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Mississippi Simulated Emergency Test 2026
This year's SET will simulate a scripted scenario that revolves around responses to local the Undead.
Read more →2025 Mississippi Simulated Emergency Test
This year's SET will simulate a scripted scenario that revolves around responses to local terror attacks to the homeland.
Read more →2025 ARRL Field Day
ARRL Field Day is the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the US and Canada.
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Wednesday
George County ARES Net
147.120 Repeater
Thursday
Thursday "Tech" Net on DMR
Lucedale DMR Talkgroup
BrandMeister 312801
ARES Resources
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Frequency Guide
George County ARES frequencies and communications planning resources.
DMR Codeplugs
DMR codeplug information and downloads.
Petal DMR Repeater
Talkgroups and operating information for the Petal 444.9375 MHz DMR repeater.
Presentation Handouts
Training presentations and handouts from George County ARES.
Thomasville DMR Repeater
Talkgroups and operating information for the Thomasville 444.9875 MHz DMR repeater.
Poplarville DMR Repeater
Talkgroup and operating information for the Poplarville 443.250 MHz N6PJW DMR repeater.
Useful Links
Selected amateur-radio, emergency-management, and training websites.
What Is Ham Radio
Why Ham Radio?
How to Get Your Amateur Radio License
Ready to become a ham? Here's how to study, take the exam, and get on the air with help from George County ARES.
Lucedale DMR Repeater
Talkgroups and operating information for the Lucedale 444.2000 MHz DMR repeater.