Foundation earns increased Candid Navigator ratings for nonprofit operations

June 1, 2026We are proud to announce that Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Brevard, Inc., also known as Brevard County ARES Team (BCAT), has been awarded the prestigious ‘Platinum Seal of Transparency’ by Candid, formerly Guidestar. This esteemed recognition is the highest level of transparency rating, acknowledging our organization’s commitment to accountability and openness. As […]

Senator Ted Cruz Praises Amateur Radio Volunteers for Emergency Preparedness

May 24, 2026 Senator Ted Cruz, in a strong pre-Memorial Day message publicly highlighted the critical role that Amateur Radio Service volunteers play during disasters, praising and thanking ham radio operators who provide essential communications when storms and emergencies knock out power and cellular networks and communities are cut off. Sen. Cruz observed that in […]

QST Magazine

A New Approach to ARES – ARRL QST featured article