A “Net” is a group of radio operators sharing frequency that generally follow an established protocol to avoid talking over each other. Most nets utilize a network controller “net control,” whom volunteers to coordinate the various one to one communications between net controller and the net attendees.
As with all nets, LISTEN first for any orders or other instructions before ‘checking in’ to the net. Net control maintains the list and order of the net, per the context of the net and the whim of net control. Nets are held for various purposes and range greatly in their topic and precision in following it.
Most nets are social in tone with a mix of new and seasoned operators and afford an opportunity to practice basic radio skills for new operators. Whether you’re seeking to “play radio” for entertainment or if you want to train to be able to communicate in emergencies; participating in local nets accomplishes both.
Below is the list of nets that occur on repeaters that can be accessed from the local area.
(Please email your additions and corrections for this list to: spraay@frontier.com)
W8JXN – CARS Net – Thursdays, 8PM – Updated Net Control Script
The official weekly social net of the Cascades Area Radio Society. All amateur radio operators within the repeater’s coverage area are encouraged to join in. Depending on who is net control, we might even have trivia question or other question for the group. This net consists of two rounds of all check-ins. Here is the net control schedule.
W8JXN – Sunday 9:00pm
This is social net held each Sunday night at 9pm and is another great opportunity to “check in” with the rest of the local hams in Jackson County. Usually a shorter net with only one round.
28.100 – CW Net – Sundays 8:00pm
This net meets Sundays at 8pm at 28.100 MHz and is intended more so as a CW training net. Don’t be afraid to key up and join in the action, It is common curtesy for the group to try their best to match your speed no matter how slow it may be.
NCS sends “CQ CARS NET QNI? BK” which is your cue to check in. Net control will
answer you at the speed you are sending.
146.49 – Slow Scan Net – Wednesday 7:00pm
This net is held every Wednesday evening at 7pm on simplex 146.490 MHz.
W8IRA – Noon Time Roundup – Monday, Wednesday, Friday Noon
This large net is held three times per week on the W8IRA linked system.
W8IRA – IRA After Work – Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 6:00pm
This large net is held three times per week on the W8IRA linked system.
W8IRA – VHF Traffic Net – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00pm
This large net is held three times per week on the W8IRA linked system.