Mission of ARS

Mission of the Adventure Radio Society

The mission of the Adventure Radio Society is:

To support and encourage the integration of amateur radio and outdoor interests;
To sponsor events that promote physical activity by using human-power, in its myriad forms, to reach unusual operating sites;
To promote a sense of adventure by encouraging and celebrating radio operation from beautiful and remarkable places;
To support the development of imaginative radio equipment and antennas;
To enhance emergency communications in the back country, promote operational standardization, and heighten awareness of its intrinsic value;
To promote an operating ethic based on simplicity, reverence for the environment and adherence to sound amateur practice;
To create a sense of community among radio amateurs with similar interests and a desire to share their enthusiasm, challenges, knowledge and adventure with others;
To support and encourage people of all ages - especially the young - to experience the combined exhilaration of amateur radio and the great outdoors;
To offer support, cooperation and good will to other amateur radio organizations.