Weekly Nets
Times, frequencies, and scripts for our on-air nets.
Sunday Evening Net
Time: Sundays at 8:30 PM EST
Repeater: W4TRC 146.970 MHz (Analog)
Offset: –600 kHz
PL Tone: 123.0 Hz
We host an informational net covering:
- Club news & activities
- General announcements and quick informals
- Local VE test sessions
- Area swap shops & hamfest listings
First-Sunday Simplex Net:
After the regular repeater net on the first Sunday, we hold a brief 2-meter simplex net. The frequency is announced at the end of the repeater net.
For repeater details and coverage, see our Repeaters page.
Net Control Rotation
| Week of Month | Callsign | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Sunday | KM4NWH | Neil Weber |
| 2nd Sunday | W3KPT | George DeVault |
| 3rd Sunday | KM4DCK | Kevin Morrell |
| 4th Sunday | K4UVU | David Herron |
| 5th Sunday | KM4NWH | Neil Weber |
Net Control Coordinator: David Herron (K4UVU)
Net Control Operators: Please submit your weekly net logs here:
📝 Net Log Submission Form
How to Check In
- When invited by the Net Control Station (NCS), give: callsign, name, and location (and “no traffic” or a brief announcement).
- Keep transmissions concise; let NCS manage the roster.
- If you have an announcement, indicate “with traffic” when checking in.
- New hams and visitors are always welcome!
First-Sunday Simplex Tips
- Bring your simplex-ready settings (low/med power to start, adjust as needed).
- Use a good 2m antenna (mobile or base) and note your signal reports to gauge local coverage.
- The simplex frequency will be announced by NCS before net close.
Net Control Resources
- 📄 Net Control Script (PDF):
Download the Net Control Script
Contact / Updates
If you spot an error in the schedule or would like to volunteer as NCS, please contact a club officer or email the site team at contact@w4trc.org.
See you on 146.970 MHz this Sunday at 8:30 PM!