Public Affairs / Media Resources

All media inquiries regarding ARES operations in the Northeast Louisiana District should be directed to the Public Information Coordinator, Public Information Officer, or Parish Emergency Coordinator.


What is Amateur Radio?

Amateur Radio Emergency Communication

Using Amateur Radio in an Emergency

Public Service Announcements:
A public service announcement (or "PSA" or "spot") is an excellent way to tell the public about Amateur Radio.
Now Playing... (MP3 file, 734,187 bytes) Take a listen to ARRL's radio spot, which is currently being aired on radio stations throughout the country.
* Broadcasters may wish to download the file right from this Web site.

A variety of Radio & Television spots are available upon request.

Other Resources / Links

Amateur Radio PR Website - Maintained by Alan Hudspeth, W5HUD


For more information, contact:

David S. Gore
, W5DSG
Public Information Coordinator - Louisiana
318.237.9245
w5dsg @ arrl.net

Debbie Christian, KD5RWQ
Public Information Officer
Northeast Louisiana - West of Ouachita River
318.285.7417
kd5rwq @ ares-nela.org

Alan Hudspeth, W5HUD
Public Information Officer
Northeast Louisiana - East of Ouachita River
318.728.0301
ke5ajc @ ares-nela.org

This Page is Designed and Maintained as a Public Service to the Amateur Radio Community by:
David S. Gore,
W5DSG - District Emergency Coordinator
mail @ ares-nela.org