Welcome to the Washington County ARES  website (ARES Unit 163MN01).... Preparations are underway for the annual Simulated Emergency test (SET) - Tentative date is the first Saturday in October... Also continuing training for the Red Cross / ARES Drill on Nov. 14; Training on Oct. 10 for Winlink and FL msg. If you are interested, please contact EC KA0HYR. .... Face - to -face ARES activities are in suspension until further notice due to Covid-19......The 147.180 Repeater is running at the Newport site (PL 74.4) and Forest Lake site(PL 100). This covers the entire county and is in our WashCoARES Emergency Communications Plan.... Support our Amateur Radio Clubs through your participation.