Mission of ARS
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.