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HLARC Nets

Nets, what is a net?  A “Net” is an on the air gathering of licensed and unlicensed HAM’ers who share a common interest in the topic at hand of the Net’s theme.  If you are UN-licensed, by FCC regulations you are not permitted to transmit during the net but entirely welcome to listen in.  By listening hopefully it will inspire you to “go for getting licensed” to be able to participate.  Until then you’re entirely welcome to email a question or comment into the club and we’ll be glad to ask or relay your comment on the air for you.

Elmer Net – Thursday evenings at 1930hr  What’s an “Elmer”? An Elmer is a mentor, teacher or at minimum a Ham who has more knowledge than maybe you do.  With this said, this net revolves around new and seasoned Hams coming together to ask easy beginner ham questions as well as some very technical questions of the group.  This has got to be one of the best ways to start learning about all aspects of ham radio.

Wrap up Net – Sunday evenings at 2000hr (or after the ARES training net if it goes over). What’s a Wrap up net? Just a quick hang out when you can chat about your week and net projects you have been working on. No scrip, just a fun place to ask questions and chat.

Both nets are held on frequency 147.020 (access tone 100 Hz). The repeater is located about 9 miles northwest of Marble Falls, TX.

To volunteer to lead a net…

• Scroll down and select the type of net you would like to lead in the two worksheets below
• Add your call sign to the rows indicating the role(s) you will serve on the selected date
• Join ham frequency shown above at the scheduled date and time and take charge

Suggested scripts for all nets are available here.

• Elmer Nets – Thursday evenings at 1930hr local time
• Wrap up Nets – Sunday evenings at 2000hr local time

Note: The HL ARES Training, Sundays at 19:30hrs, Net Control Signup Sheet is available here.