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. 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 |
| April 28th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Chris Faas – W5CUY |
| May 5th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| May 12th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| May 19th | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| May 26th | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| June 2nd | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| June 9th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Chris Faas – W5CUY |
| June 16th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| June 23rd | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
| June 30th | Brian Williams – N5TZV | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
| July 7th | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ |
| July 14th | Scott Brown – KC5RXW | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ |
| July 21st | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Chris Faas – W5CUY |
| July 28th | Chris Faas – W5CUY | Brian Williams – N5TZV |
| Aug 4th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Phil Rossi – KI5QKL |
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 (+) | |
| M-F | noon – 2 PM | Alaska Morning 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 | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | WIN System Tech Net | 444.500 (+) |