CRHRC Amateur Radio Net – Thursday @ 8:00 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.
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 Our friends from VARC recorded and posted a training video on how to use NetLogger. (Thanks for the share VARC!) We can always use more NetLogger Ops as well. We have created the following document on setting up NetLogger for use with CRHRC. Let us know if you can help out. We’d love to add you to the rotation.
Net Control and NetLogger Operator Schedule:
| Date | Net Control Operator | NetLogger Operator |
| June 30th | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| July 7th | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| July 14th | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| July 21st | Mike Pivarnik- W7QAG | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| July 28th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| Aug 4th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| Aug 11th | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| Aug 18th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| Aug 25th | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| Sept 1st | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| Sept 8th | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Chris Faas – W5CUY |
| Sept 15th | Mike Pivarnik – W7QAG | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| Sept 22nd | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Mike Pivarnik – W7QAG |
| Sept 29th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| Oct 6th | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| Oct 13th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
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
| Weekday | Time | Area | Club / Group | Frequency |
| M-F | 6 AM – 8 AM | Morning Brew Net | 444.500 (+) | |
| Mondays | 7:00 PM | Wharton County | 146.720 (-) | |
| Mondays | 8:00 PM | Victoria County | Victoria Amateur Radio Club and Coleto Creek Amateur Radio Club | 145.190 (-) 145.130 (-) back-up |
| Tuesdays | 7:00 PM | Matagorda County | Matagorda County Amateur Radio Club | 146.720 (-) |
| Wednesdays | 7:30 PM | Statewide | DMR Texas | DMR TG 3148 |
| Thursdays | 8:00 PM | Jackson County Jackson County (Wharton County) (SW Houston) (Pasadena) (Port Arthur) (Sweet Home) | Cross Roads Ham Radio Club Cross Roads Ham Radio Club (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) Through AllStar | 145.330 (-) 444.500 (+) back-up 147.290 (+) back-up 147.240 (+) 443.375 (+) 444.925 (+) 442.050 (+) Node # 28528 |
| Fridays | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | N5OAK Friday Night Trivia Net N5OAK.ORG | 444.500 (+) 443.375 (+) 444.925 (+) |