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.
Traders Net – Thursday @ 7:00 PM
During our Thursday night nets, we will run a “Traders Net” which is an opportunity 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
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.
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.
Thursday Night Net Control and NetLogger Operator Schedule:
| Date | Net Control Operator | NetLogger Operator | |
| April 3rd | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | |
| April 10th | Joe Ross – W5BSA | Phil Rossi – W5CPO | |
| April 17th | Scott Page – N7FGP | Jonathan Peachy – KI5BPH | |
| April 24th | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW | Darrin Koym – KI5HVF | |
| May 1st | Rick Gangluff – WB8FVB | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | |
| May 8th | Bill Rakowitz – W5ITZ | Bill Kemp – K5LK | |
| May 15th | Phil Rossi – W5CPO | Brenda Jasper – KJ5ADO | |
| May 22nd | Bill Kemp – K5LK | Nathan Timm – KI5YOL | |
| May 29th | Josh Bumgarden – KI5SIJ | Thomas Learn – KI5OMW |
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 | 7:00 PM | Regional Bay City Edna Edna Louise Louise (SW Houston) (Sweet Home) (Pasadena) (Port Arthur) Port O’Connor Shiner Wharton AllStar | CRHRC THursday Night Net (CRHRC Member owned) Cross Roads Ham Radio Club Cross Roads Ham Radio Club 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) Cross Roads Ham Radio Club Cross Roads Ham Radio Club AllStar | 444.700 (+) 145.330 (-) 444.500 (+) 147.290 (+) 444.925 (+) 147.240 (+) 442.050 (+) 443.375 (+) 146.720 (-) 444.650 (+) 147.060 (+) 145.430 (-) Node # 28528 |
HF Nets (under construction)
| Weekday | Time (CST) | Net Name | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily (exc. Sunday) | 08:30 – 09:30 | Texas Traffic Net | 7.285 MHz LSB |
| Daily (exc. Sunday) | 18:30 – 19:30 | Texas Traffic Net | 3.873 MHz LSB |
| Daily | 19:00 – 20:30 | The Rag Chew Crew | 3.916 MHz LSB |
| Daily | 21:00 | The 3916 Trivia Challenge | 3.916 MHz LSB |
| Daily (exc. Saturday) | 20:00 – 01:00 | The Freewheelers Net | 3.916 MHz LSB |
| Sunday | 10:00 | Texas Traders Net | 7.245 MHz LSB |
| Monday | 19:00 | Coastal Bend 10m Net | 28.482 MHz USB |
| Tuesday | 19:30 | Coastal Bend 6m Net | 52.525 MHz FM simplex 50.130 mHz USB last Tuesday of month |
| Wednesday | 19:00 | Boat Anchors Unlimited Net | 3.870 MHz LSB |
| Wednesday | 19:00 | BVARC Rag Chew | 3.910 MHz LSB |