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HARC VHF Net Procedure

W7DHB 2007-2-21

QST, QST, QST: This is (Your Call) acting as Net Control for the Hellgate Amateur Radio Club Wednesday Night VHF Net. This net operates on the Club repeater frequency of 147.04 MHz. The purpose of this net is to practice proper protocol and procedures when assisting organizations like the National Weather Service, the Missoula County EOC or the Red Cross with emergency communications support. All radio Amateurs are welcome.

Note: This net operates on one of several Hellgate Amateur Radio Club Open repeaters that are entirely supported by club membership and contributions. Repeater users are encouraged to support the Hellgate ARC or a repeater group in their area. Please also note that if there are problems with the repeater, please go to 146.90, minus offset, 88.5 Hz tone.

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Also note that special operations may be required for training or emergency operation on HF. If so, they will be announced during the VHF net, and an HF net may be activated on either 3.947 MHZ or 7.268 MHz for those who have HF capability. If this occurs, both nets may be in operation at the same time. Please monitor this net for information.

List informal traffic during the roll call. This is a directed net. If you do break the net, please break with the word CONTACT and your call; relays will be appreciated.

Is there any priority or emergency traffic? --- Any relays?

Are there any emergency powered or mobile stations?--- Any relays?

Are there any QST’s for the net? (If so, take them now)

Are there any formal traffic listings for the net, formal traffic only?

The nets are called alphabetically by suffix. When checking in, please use your call phonetically and state if you have any formal, written traffic or any requested information.

(Start the roll call from the

After the roll call: NOTE: Ask for visitor name and location.

Are there any late check-ins, Alpha through Mike?

Are there any late check-ins, November through Zulu?

Are there any late, missed, or visitor stations, Alpha through Zulu?

Is there any further business for the net?

At this time I will close the Hellgate Amateur Radio Club Wednesday night VHF net and return the repeater to normal amateur use. This is (Your Call) saying, thank you, 73’s and good night.

Footnotes:

Traffic should be in form of written traffic according to the NTS system. Be prepared to copy traffic in the ARRL message form.

QST’s or Bulletin’s should be a notice of a happening or event.

Please log start and finish times, mark check-ins, total check-ins and the total of number of traffic items handled, and keep the log for possible future info.