When all else fails logoSTX ARES has a PUBLIC email group on Groups.io at; https://stxares.groups.io  Membership is free and open to all hams, ARES members, and other EmComm members to join.

Note that your messages posted to the group are forwarded to 600+ members of the group.  Due to the private nature of some of our Served Agencies, the emails are not open to the Public.

To join this group use use the Join This Group button or Log In If You Are Already a Member.

You will need to enter an email address that you wish to get the group emails.  Please do not use This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as their email forwarder has been known to cause issues.

You will need to confirm that you got the email sent to your email address.

You can change your Subscription Options to select how often you will get emails; Individual, Full Featured Digest (rich text formatting), Plain Digest, or Daily Summary.

Finally, so that the Group Admins know who you are please send an email to the Group Owner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and let them know your name and call sign. 

Make sure to check your inbox and spam folder and reply to the confirmation email.  

All new members will be moderated until you are verified by one of the moderators.  Once verified you will be unmoderated.  This is to help keep Spammers from joining the group.

We also have subgroups for all 15 Districts.  To join them repeat the above steps above for the one(s) you want to join.

STX ARES District Map

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  • District-11 was absorbed by other districts
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We also have these special subgroups:

  • Alerts; This subgroup is only for Alerts, Activations, and Announcements from ARES Leadership.
  • Digital-Comms; This subgroup is to discuss all things related to digital comms as it relates to EMCOMM; Packet, Pactor, VARA FM, VARA HF, Winlink, etc.
  • For-Sale-or-Wanted; This subgroup is where you can list Amateur Radio and EMCOMM-related gear you have for sale or items you want.