Nets

CRHRC Amateur Radio Net – Thursday @ 7:00 PM

An amateur radio net or simply ham net, is an “on the air” gathering of amateur radio operators. Most nets convene on a regular schedule and specific repeater or frequency, and are organized for a particular purpose, such as relaying messages, discussing a common topic of interest, in severe weather, emergencies, or simply as a regular gathering of friends for conversation. Regularly scheduled nets are an opportunity for amateur radio operators to practice radio skills and test equipment for optimum performance.

CRHRC Tech Net – Monthly – First Monday @ 8:00 PM

Our Tech Net will be held monthly on the first Monday at 8:00 PM. It will include one main topic presented for approximately 15 minutes. The presentation topics will be prioritized by the Tech Net committee with input from CRHRC members. The presentations will be available to net participants for referral before, during and after the net via the Tech Net email reflector and on the CRHRC TechNet website Following the presentation the Net Control Operator will provide an opportunity for Q&A.

Crossroads RACES and ARES Net – Monthly – Second Wednesday @ 7:30 PM

CRHRC hosts the Crossroads RACES and ARES Net on the second Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:30 PM. This is an Emergency Communications Net open to all RACES members.

Traders Net – Monthly – Third Monday @ 7:30 PM

The “Traders Net” has spun off to its own night. Every 3rd Monday at 7:30 Pm, the Traders Net provides opportunities to buy, sell, trade, or seek amateur radio-related equipment. You can list your equipment in advance by sending a detailed description of items you would like to list to tradersnet@crhrc.org

Net Control - NetLogger Schedule

Net Control Operator – Can you help?

The person that runs the Net is called the Net Control Operator. KB9VBR has made a video on How to be a Net Control Operator. Check it out and let us know if you can help out. We’d love to add you to our rotation!

Here is a sample of the CRHRC Net Script we commonly use.

NetLogger Operator – Can you help?

We are currently experimenting with using Netlogger to track check-ins. You can download and learn more about using Netlogger at netlogger.org

We have created the following document on setting up NetLogger for use with CRHRC.

We’ve also created a step-by-step YouTube video that will walk you through the download and set-up of Netlogger.

NetLogger tips (provided by the authors of the program) will provide you with some useful ideas on getting the most out of the software.

Let us know if you can help out. We’d love to add you to the rotation.

Below is a collection of area amateur radio nets we are aware of. All of these nets are open to any and all licensed amateur radio operators for “check-in”. If you are aware of updates to this list, please contact info@crhrc.org

HF Nets (under construction)