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 |
| Nov 3rd | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Mike Pivarnik – W7QAG |
| Nov 10th | Mike Pivarnik – W7QAG | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| Nov 17th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| Nov 24th | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| Dec 1st | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| Dec 8th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| Dec 15th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Mike Pivanik – W7QAG |
| Dec 22nd | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| Dec 29th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| Jan 5th | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ | Chris Faas – W5CUY |
| Jan 12th | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| Jan 19th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| Jan 26th | Mike Pivarnik – W7QAG | Darrin Koym – KI5HVF |
| Feb 2nd | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| Feb 9th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Bill Kirkpatrick – K5TTF |
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 |
| 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 Louise (SW Houston) (Pasadena) (Port Arthur) Port O’Connor) (Sweet Home) Wharton AllStar | Cross Roads Ham Radio Club Cross Roads Ham Radio Club Cross Roads Ham Radio Club (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) (CRHRC Member owned) Cross Roads Ham Radio Club (CRHRC Member owned) Cross Roads Ham Radio Club AllStar | 145.330 (-) 444.500 (+) back-up 147.290 (+) back-up 147.240 (+) 443.375 (+) 444.925 (+) 444.650 (+) 442.050 (+) 145.340 (-) Node # 28528 |
| Fridays | 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM | N5OAK Friday Night Trivia Net N5OAK.ORG | 444.500 (+) 443.375 (+) 444.925 (+) |